• Icemedics watch launch, support mission

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 354th Medical Group (MDG) watch as a jet launches for a morning sortie during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1, on May 12, 2015, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Leadership within the 354 MDG sent small groups of Airmen to the flightline every morning during RF-A 16-1 to get

  • Growling into RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1

    U.S. Navy Sailors from VAQ-137, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, sprint to an EA-18G Growler aircraft to trouble shoot a mechanical issue May 9, 2016, during RED-FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The primary mission of the flying unit is the suppression of enemy

  • Essential players in RED FLAG-Alaska exercise

    U.S. Air Force Captain’s Karan Bansal, left, and Kyle McCullough, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, orient to the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, May 12, 2016. The JPARC consists of all the land, air, sea, space and cyberspace used

  • Local World War II veteran visits Eielson

    “In my dictionary, two words don’t exist; can’t and impossible.”This statement was made by local World War II veteran Urban Rahoi when he visited Eielson May 13. Col. Michael Winkler, 354th Fighter Wing commander, invited Rahoi to spend the morning with him revisiting the base. Rahoi is 97 years old

  • Wolf Pack brings 'Ready to Fight Tonight' readiness to RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 80th Fighter Squadron from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, traveled to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1 with a variety of partners, including fighter and tanker aircraft from Kadena Air Base, Japan, U.S. Navy

  • Fueling the fight

    Just as cars require gas for a driver to get to a destination, aircraft need fuel to fly.The Tanker Task Force plays a huge role in RED FLAG-Alaska exercises, ensuring the aircraft are fueled up and ready for use during various training scenarios.Capt. Brandon Kelly, the TTF detachment commander and

  • Ladies night out

    The 354th Medical Group hosted a Ladies Night Out event April 29 at the Yukon Club, 318 women attended to discuss health topics with 17 different health professional vendors. The event was held to promote health and wellness and was presented like a health fair geared toward women.

  • IAF overcomes challenges, takes best practices from RF-Alaska

    With 5,300 miles between them and home maintenance airmen from the Indian Air Force, 14 Fighter Squadron from Ambala Air Base, India are experiencing a far different climate, terrain and common work practices while they participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1.While at Eielson they will simulate the

  • Aircrew flight equipment: no masking safety

    While pilots fly at the speed of sound, multi-tasking is in full force, but safety remains a top priority in the skies.Maintenance Airmen make sure each aircraft is ready to fly, but one crew works meticulously behind the scenes to ensure each pilot’s flight equipment is in top working condition.