• Eielson mom dances to TV contest's final ten

    An Eielson AFB spouse has been selected as one of 10 finalists in ABC network's "Good Morning America Dancing with the Moms Challenge." Heather Kangas, wife of Staff Sgt. Matt Kangas, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, sent in an entry letter and photo and producers apparently liked what they saw.

  • Alcohol is number one date rape drug

    Alcohol is the number one date rape drug. Not only is it easily accessible, but it's also very inexpensive and effective. In fact, most military sexual assault cases include alcohol with one or both parties involved. Here at Eielson, alcohol has played a factor in approximately 99 percent of all

  • What to Do if You Have Been Sexually Assaulted

    When a sexual assault occurs, medical evidence quickly diminishes. Since the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program was established, the majority of all victims who made a report at Eielson did not come forward until two to three days later. This delayed reporting can have a dire impact for

  • Base-wide survey to decide public transit for base

    Getting from point A to point B is just a key stroke away. Icemen team members have until Monday to complete a survey that can make public transportation from Eielson to North Pole and Fairbanks a reality. The Fairbanks North Star Borough Transportation Department operates the Metropolitan Area

  • Icemen teamwork keeps Eielson clean

    All Icemen are expected to participate in a base-wide Spring clean-up and safety day to remove the trash that accumulates over a long Alaskan winter. Various squadrons are responsible to clean in and around their building and compounds and to clean open areas and roadways in their assigned area. "As