• Deceased Airman identified as Eielson squadron commander

    A U.S. Air Force squadron commander was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident Aug. 1. Maj. Michael ‘Cal’ Gentry, 354th Contracting Squadron commander, was struck by a vehicle while on a cycling trip originating from the Fairbanks area and destined for Circle, Alaska. He was 37 years old.

  • Eielson Airman dies in accident

    Three Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing were involved in an off-base accident Aug. 1 leaving one Airman dead and another injured.

  • New F-35 flagship welcomed by youngest pilot, crew chiefs

    Three new F-35A Lightning II aircraft belonging to the 354th Fighter Wing arrived from the factory line at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, to their homestation on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 30, 2020.The fighter jets were flagships representing the 354th FW and the 355th and 356th

  • EOD Airmen ruck to Arctic Circle

    U.S Airmen from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight render a salute during a ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 31, 2020. The ceremony was held to honor the 32 EOD Airmen who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • AFREP: Eielson’s jack-of-all-trades

    Tucked away in a corner of the 354th Maintenance Group is a small group of uniquely-skilled Airmen. Virtually any tool one needs to fix a piece of equipment can be found, but there is not a technical order in sight. This team has saved Eielson and the Air Force $2.7 million this year alone. A

  • Birge takes command of 354th MXS

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Birge (right) renders a salute to Col. Matthew Powell (left), the 354th Maintenance Group commander, upon assuming command of the 354th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) during a ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 20, 2020. The 354th MXS provides heavy aircraft

  • Rabens assumes command of 354th MDOS

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Clayton Rabens renders a salute to Col. William Thoms, Jr., the 354th Medical Group commander, upon assuming command of the 354th Medical Operations Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 17, 2020. Rabens is coming from the

  • Eielson gets new MSG commander

    Col. Shawn Anger, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, presided over the 354th Mission Support Group change of command ceremony, July 8, 2020, during which Col. Stuart Williamson assumed command from Col. Chad Bondurant.