• Eielson eIeDOL showcases local talents

    The final showdown for Eielson eIeDOL will begin noon June 23 on the main open ouse stage during the Soaring into Solstice air show.The first two finalists will each sing their competition song before Armed Forces Entertainment presents Maren, a rock band peforming twice during the air show. The

  • Alaska provides different Red Flag experience

    The exercise is Red Flag, but it's in Alaska, not Nevada. There are similarities - both exercises focus on advanced tactical training for aircrew members against air and surface threats. Both employ an aggressor force in the air and from the ground. Both have similar training objectives designed to

  • Airman convicted of housebreaking, unlawful entry, absence without leave

    A summary court martial was held on April 24 in which Airman 1st Class Jerry Lee Ray, Jr. was convicted of absence without authority on multiple occasions, housebreaking and unlawful entry. Airman Ray was represented by Capt. Michael Tewalt, the Area Defense Counsel. The government was represented

  • Changes in Air Force to ultimately benefit Airmen

    An Air Force-wide plan to reduce the number of Airmen while saving money for equipment upgrades will be difficult, but ultimately, beneficial, said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley. During an enlisted call here June 6, Chief McKinley spoke with Airmen about the Air Force

  • Aircraft collide during training mission

    An F-15C and F-16C were involved in a midair collision over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex at approximately 11:05 a.m. June 11. Both aircraft were participating in a training mission. The F-15, assigned to Langley AFB, Va., crashed in a rural area approximately 89 miles east by northeast of

  • Fort WW ER closes for move, MDG assists Eielson

    Bassett Army Community Hospital on Fort Wainwright will relocate all emergency services from the old to the new facility June 16 and 17. During this timeframe, the 354th Medical Group will operate as a Non-Emergent Acute Care clinic between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eielson beneficiaries are

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer: Week 4 Swimming Safety

    An afternoon at the pool or beach is a great way to escape summer heat. Follow these tips to keep you and the young swimmers in your life safe in the water. Learn to swim. This might seem obvious, but the best way you can stay safe around water is to know how to swim. Learning to swim and learning