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April 6, 2020
Icemen prepare for F-35s, open simulator

Eielson Air Force Base was assigned its first F-35A Lightning II this month and the preparation for its arrival has been in the works for some time.
April 1, 2020
Eielson temporarily suspends trusted traveler program, visitor passes

The 354th Fighter Wing commander has restricted base access and declared limited movement on Eielson Air Force Base effective March 29.
March 30, 2020
Eielson fire department fights more than fires

Airman 1st Class Taylor Beard, a 354th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, loads a hose onto a fire truck during a training exercise on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 26, 2020. The Eielson fire department is unique because one day they are responding to a wildfire and the next they are
March 26, 2020
354th AMXS keeps Aggressors flying amidst global pandemic

Airmen assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 24, 2020. Air Force maintainers inspect every part of the aircraft to ensure the pilot is safe and able to carry
March 25, 2020
Eielson community confirms first COVID-19 case

An Airman assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing tested positive for the COVID-19 virus today.
March 25, 2020
Eielson AFB institutes HPCON Charlie, mission essential reporting

Eielson Air Force Base has been placed in Health Protection Condition Charlie effective March 25, 2020.
March 24, 2020
Eielson Airmen take action against COVID-19

A 354th Security Forces Squadron Airman scans a common access card on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 20, 2020. Installation personnel and visitors must present their I.D. to defenders at the main gate for verification. The change is one of many precautionary measures implemented base-wide to
March 18, 2020
Eielson placed in HPCON Bravo amid COVID-19 pandemic

Eielson Air Force Base has been placed in Health Protection Condition Bravo effective March 17 at 7:45 p.m.
March 17, 2020
Pacific Air Forces cancels first iteration of Red Flag-Alaska

After careful consideration and coordination with participating nations, Pacific Air Forces has cancelled Red Flag-Alaska 20-1 scheduled for April 30 to May 15 at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
March 9, 2020
354th Medical Support Squadron Assumption of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. William Fecke, the 354th Medical Group commander, passes the 354th Medical Support Squadron guidon Lt. Col. Tracy Brannock-Bennett, 354th MDSS commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 6, 2020. The passing of the guidon