• 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.

  • Eielson high school wins big in Follett Challenge

    Ben Eielson High School won the 5th Annual Follett Challenge; which earned the school a total of $60,000.The Follett Challenge seeks innovative school programs that teach necessary skills to students. BEHS’s video submission featured its STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program and

  • Preparing for take off

    U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jacob “Hobs” Houder, a pilot assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, listens to the flight de-brief May 5, 2016, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Houder is participating in his first RED FLAG-Alaska exercise; a series of Pacific Air Forces

  • Weathering RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1

    Alaska’s weather can change in the blink of an eye, and although weather conditions may not always be clear, one team ensures pilots are not clouded on what the weather will be like once they’re up in the air.Members of the 354th Operations Support Squadron teamed up with augmentees from