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Because the F-35A kit is smaller and shaped differently than the ACES II kit, trying to fit the same cold weather components has been an opportunity to innovate for Eielson’s AFE Airmen.


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An F-35A Lightning II arctic survival kit (left) and an Advanced Combat Ejection Seat (ACES) II arctic survival kit (right) lie on a table at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 24, 2019. Because the F-35A kit is smaller and shaped differently than the ACES II kit, trying to fit the same cold weather components has been an opportunity to innovate for Eielson’s AFE Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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A 354th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator clears snow from the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. To completely clear one inch of snow off of the runway, 354 CES Airmen have to move approximately 495,000 pounds of snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
A 354th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator removes snow from the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. The runway at Eielson is always active, and therefore must remain free of debris at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
John Kowalski, the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron director of airfield snow removal operations, checks the blade on a plow on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 21, 2019. Snow barn and vehicle maintenance Airmen work closely together to ensure all equipment is properly maintained due to extensive use and harsh winter conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
A 354th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator plows snow from the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. The Airmen at the snow barn keep the infrastructure of the base as safe as possible by removing snow and ice in order to maintain a mission-ready status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
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354th FW Airmen develop, test new F-35A arctic survival kit