News

Nov. 25, 2019
Iceman Spark tours UAF, initiates innovative partnership

The 354th Fighter Wing’s Iceman Spark executive council toured facilities and spoke with University of Alaska Fairbanks personnel to collaborate toward a stronger relationship.Iceman Spark empowers Airmen to pioneer innovative tools to prepare the warfighter for 21st century combat.
Nov. 14, 2019
354th FW Airmen develop, test new F-35A arctic survival kit

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing tested a new arctic survival kit for the F-35A Lightning II in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, Nov. 5.
Nov. 14, 2019
From snow to sand 18th AGRS increase readiness across Air Force

Eielson Air Force Base’s 18th Aggressor Squadron sent a mobile training team, consisting of eight F-16 Fighting Falcons, to Nellis AFB, Nevada, in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons Instructor Course Oct. 21, 2019.
Oct. 31, 2019
College Fellows develop nuke detection system to test at RED FLAG-Alaska ‘19

Five students from various American universities became X-Force fellows over the summer at the Air Force Technical Applications Center through a program sponsored by the National Security Innovation Network.NSIN is a Department of Defense organization whose mission is to build a network of
Oct. 25, 2019
354th FW hosts resiliency day

The 354th Fighter Wing hosted a resiliency day event focused on wellness and personal development while encouraging Airmen and their families to be more proactive about taking care of themselves and each other, Oct. 18.
Oct. 18, 2019
354th Fighter Wing names new ‘Iceman Spark’ executive council

Members of the 354th Fighter Wing were appointed to a lead a new innovation startup for the base, Oct. 17, 2019.
Oct. 16, 2019
Eielson firefighters continue traditions with new vehicle

The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department officially added a new fire apparatus vehicle to its arsenal Oct. 15.Eielson firefighters honored past firefighter traditions by pushing their new water tender, Tender 85, into the station.
Oct. 15, 2019
Logistics Airmen encourage vehicle winter readiness

With sub-zero temperatures and icy road conditions fast approaching, Icemen would be wise to ensure their privately-owned vehicles are properly winterized sooner rather than later.The 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight hosted its second annual POV winter safety inspection
Oct. 10, 2019
Eielson AFB reactivates 356th Fighter Squadron

Eielson Air Force Base reactivated the 356th Fighter Squadron and named a new commander on Oct. 10, in preparation for the arrival of the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs to interior Alaska.U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Christensen will lead the 356th FS, which is the first of two combat fighter
Oct. 10, 2019
Meet the commander: 356th Fighter Squadron

With the reactivation of the 356th Fighter Squadron Oct. 10, the Iceman team brings Eielson’s legacy into the 21st century. Commanding the 354th Fighter Wing’s newest squadron and U.S. Pacific Air Forces’ first-ever F-35A Lightning II fighter squadron is Lt. Col. James Christensen.