354th Fighter Wing commander maps out 2020

Col. Benjamin Bishop, 354th Fighter Wing commander, along with Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Hurt, 354th FW command chief, hosted two all-calls Jan. 2, 2020, to talk to Airmen about how the addition of F-35A Lightning II will change the culture of Eielson Air Force Base.

Under Secretary Visits Interior of Alaska Military Bases

The Honorable John Rood, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, recently visited Eielson Air Force Base and Clear Air Force Station from 8-9 Dec., 2019.

354th CONS participates in Interior Alaska Industry Day

Airmen assigned to the 354th Contracting Squadron attended the 2019 Interior Alaska Industry Day in Fairbanks, Alaska, Dec. 3. The event centered on providing information about government projects to local small businesses.

Eielson community gathers for annual winter festival

Focused flight despite limited light

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) soars above Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. Daylight is limited during the Alaskan winters, but Airmen adapt to continue daily operations regardless of any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman

Snow barn: solving Eielson AFB’s snow removal daily

The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron snow barn is Eielson’s one-stop-shop for snow removal. Airmen assigned here keep the infrastructure of the base as safe as possible by cleaning snow and ice in order to maintain a mission ready status.

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.

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.

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.

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