• Military, civilians partner for vital disaster training

    In a unified effort to save lives and protect vital infrastructure facilities, Airmen, Soldiers and civilian first responders trained together May 9 as they responded to a mass casualty exercise scenario. The training event was part of Alaska Shield/Northern Edge, Alaska's portion of an annual

  • 168th ARW deploy in support of NOBLE AWARD 07

    Airmen from the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, are preparing to leave Eielson Air Force Base next week for a two-week deployment in support of NOBLE AWARD 07 (NAD 07) in Stavanger, Norway. Sixty-six people from three Air National Guard units in Alaska, Nebraska and Hawaii will

  • PACAF 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    The Pacific Air Forces 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year have been selected and will be honored during a ceremony at the Tradewinds enlisted club today. Three Airmen from each air component, the Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard in PACAF will be awarded in four categories - Outstanding Airman,

  • First quilting contest, expo kicks off

    Eielson families showed off their talent and craftsmanship during the arts and crafts center's first quilting contest and exposition May 9. The sponsors plan to host this event annually.   The quilts were displayed gallery-style in the old base library beneath arts & crafts, showcasing 78 local

  • Eielson remembers the Holocaust

    During April, people around the world remembered and observed the genocide occurring from1933-45. Eielson observed the Holocaust April 25 when Ms. Pam Smith--an educator for Troy University, Ala. and Florida Virtual School-- spoke about the origins of hatred, dangers of stereotyping and scapegoating