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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Ken Sample and Dewel Pettway, Interior Girls Softball Association field workers, use a shovel and pick-ax to dig a hole for first base at the Ben Eielson Softball Field June 29. The Raven's softball field recently recieved a complete upgrade which involved removing sharp stones from the field and replacing it with a special in-field mix of dirt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Weaver)
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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Jim Young (left) and Raven's Coach Shane McAfee hang a thank you sign at the Ben Eielson Softball Field June 29. Jim Young and Great Northwest Inc., along with Ben Lomond Inc. donated more than $10,000 worth of time and material to upgrade the girl's softball field. Coach McAfee solicited the help of the local community to aid in the renovation of the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Weaver)
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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Brittany Rogers, an upcoming senior at Ben Eielson High School and Raven's third baseman, kneels at third base with a sample of the old in-field in her left hand and the new soft dirt mix in the other hand at the Ben Eielson Softball Field June 29. The local community pitched in time and material to remove sharp rocks from the field and replace it with a special in-field mix of soft dirt.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Weaver)
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On-base Vandalism

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Eielson Outdoor Recreation would like to enforce the unacceptance of vandalism of base property. On May 19 the Outdoor Recreation staff repaired three picnic tables that were ripped apart and uprighted outhouses that were tipped over. Other vandalism has also been observed, such as four out of seven tables were destroyed at an on-base picnic sight; parts were burned in a fire pit, cut up with a chain saw and some parts just disapeared. The Natural Resources office is in charge of maintaining sites, but find it challenging due to shortage of staff. To report vandalism please call the law enforcement desk at 377-5130.
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Smoking Cessation Class

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Jenni Osborne, 354th Medical Operations Squadron health education program manager, listens to class participants explain their smoking habits and why they want to quit during a smoking cessation class June 13 at the Health and Wellness Center. Cigarette smoking kills nearly 430,000 people a year, making it more lethal than AIDS, automobile accidents, homicides, suicides, drug overdoses and fires combined. Smoking reduces one's life expectancy by 15 to 25 years and is the single most preventable cause of death. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)
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Puppy love

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Dana Panfil, daughter of Master Sgt. Michael and Sue Panfil, gives family dog Dusty a smooch on the cheek before tucking him in the new kennel in military family lodging June 14. Four pet-friendly rooms in The Goldrush Inn were furnished with a kennel, water and food bowls and a pooper-scooper. Families are allowed up to two canine and/or feline pets at a time; any caged animal 20 pounds or less must be pre-approved before your stay. For more information on the new pet policy, call 377-1844. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nora Anton)
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eIeDOL

J.T. Baker of North Pole, Alaska, and son of Lt. Col. Ben and Neva Baker, sings his rendition of Elvis's "Jailhouse Rock" June 1 at the Yukon Club during finals audition for the Eielson eIeDOL contest. If chosen as the Eielson eIeDOL, J.T. would have one of his dreams come true. He said it would be awesome and pictures himself with his brothers and sister in a family band. He will begin college this fall with a major in political science, aspiring to become an attorney. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deborah Ward)
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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Airman 1st Class Scott Hall, 354th Communications Squadron, of San Antonio, sang Gloria Gaynor's disco anthem "I Will Survive" June 1 at the Yukon Club during finals audition for the Eielson eIeDOL contest. Hall stepped up his performance a notch when he fell to his knees and slid across the dance floor. Hall said if he wins the competition he would like to pursue his dream of singing professionally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deborah Ward)
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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Christa Baker of North Pole, Alaska, and daughter of Lt. Col. Ben Baker and Neva Baker, belts out Lynard Skynard's "Sweet Home Alabama" to garner her slot in the eIeDOL finals June 1 at the Yukon Club. She first auditioned with her rendition of "Lady Marmalade" during the inital audition May 31. Christa sings karaoke at least every Friday night with her brothers, but she prefers to write her own music and lyrics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deborah Ward)
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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Jodi Grimes of Kearney, Miss., and wife of Staff Sgt. James Grimes, 354th Maintenance Squadron ammunitions, sings "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" June 1 at the Yukon Club during finals audition for the Eielson eIeDOL contest. Jodie is not a new-comer to competitions, at age 15, she won a singing contest in Nashville, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deborah Ward)
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Dancing mom makes television debut

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Heather Kangas, one of 10 finalists on the ABC network's "Good Morning Amercia Dancing with the Moms challenge," is interviewed by newsreporter Dana Markland, an ABC local affiliate, April 25 in her home here. Mrs. Kangas, wife of Staff Sgt. Matt Kangas from the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, entered the contest ?on a whim? because she and her children are always dancing around the house. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Justin Weaver).
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Preschool Easter Party

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Adriana Strang, daughter of Claudia and Staff Sgt Joshua Strang, gasps at seeing the Easter Bunny during the preschool Easter party at the community center here April 5. The event consisted of games, snacks, and an Easter Egg hunt for base children. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)
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Preschool Easter Party

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Parents and children color an Easter picture during the preschool Easter party at the community center here April 5. The event consisted of games, snacks, and an Easter Egg hunt for base children. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)
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Preschool Easter Party

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Miracle Brown, daughter of Renee and Staff Sgt Jeshua Brown, shows off her artwork during the preschool Easter party at the community center here April 5. The event consisted of games, snacks, and an Easter Egg hunt for base children. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)
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Preschool Easter Party

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Adriana Strang (left), daughter of Claudia and Staff Sgt (SSgt) Joshua Strang, colors an Easter picture while Miracle Brown, daughter of Renee and SSgt Jeshua Brown keeps her eye on the Easter Bunny during the preschool Easter party at the community center here April 5. The event consisted of games, snacks, and an Easter Egg hunt for base children. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)
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Preschool Easter Party

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Children run for eggs during an Easter Egg hunt at the preschool Easter party at the community center here April 5. The event consisted of games, snacks, and an Easter Egg hunt for base children. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)
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Preschool Easter Party

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Parents and children search for eggs during an Easter Egg hunt at the preschool Easter party at the community center here April 5. The event consisted of games, snacks, and an Easter Egg hunt for base children. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)
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Preschool Easter Party

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Miracle Brown, daughter of Renee and Staff Sgt Jeshua Brown, hugs the Easter Bunny during the preschool Easter party at the community center here April 5. The event consisted of games, snacks, and an Easter Egg hunt for base children. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)
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"For the Children!"

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Members of the Eielson Fire Fighter Association pose for a photo after shaving their heads as a fundraiser for the St. Baldrick's Foundation which raises funds for childrens cancer research. Events such as this have taken place in 10 countries and 42 U.S. states, raising over $20 million and shaving more than 26,000 heads. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)
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"For the Children!"

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Airman 1st Class Dax Chacon, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter, gets his head shaved on March 15 at Fire Station #1 while other fire fighters watch. Members of the Eielson Fire Fighter Association shaved their heads to raise money for St. Baldricks Foundation which $5 million so far this year for childrens cancer research. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)
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