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Aug. 1, 2024
Team Eielson shows out during Icemen Sports Day 2024

Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing took part in some friendly competition during Icemen Sports Day July 26, 2024.
Dec. 19, 2023
354th SFS participate in "Shop with a Cop'

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alonni Spradley, Installation Entry Controller from the 354th Security Forces Squadron, helps children wrap presents as part of "Shop with a Cop" on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 17 2023. This event aims to create positive community relations between law
Nov. 2, 2023
Air Force partnership pioneers new PFAS soil treatment technology in Alaska

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently launched a large-scale soil washing effort to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl, or PFAS, pollutants at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
May 17, 2023
In with the new, out with the old: Eielson updates E-911 system

Emergency services on Eielson Air Force Base have recently updated the Emergency 911 call system.
March 28, 2023
Lightning IIs arrive at Kadena to maintain advanced fighter presence

F-35A Lightning IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2023, to ensure continuous fighter presence through the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States.
March 16, 2023
Arctic Gold 23-1 refines 354th FW readiness

From March 6-9, 2023, the 354th Fighter Wing successfully executed Arctic Gold 23-1, a large-scale mobilization exercise designed to practice the Wing’s ability to rapidly deploy fifth-generation combat airpower from Eielson AFB.
Dec. 15, 2022
354th MXS’ innovative canopy trailer mount enhances Arctic readiness

Lockheed Martin provides bases with F-35A Lightning II standard trailers used to transport its canopies. However, in an arctic environment like Eielson, getting the trailer wheels stuck in snow is one of the many unique difficulties the 354th Maintenance Squadron Airmen face almost six months every
Oct. 17, 2022
From Samurai to an Aggressor RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1

The 14th Fighter Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, has a proud heritage dating back to World War II. They function primarily in a support role, ready to attack to defend against any threat in the Pacific theater.
Oct. 14, 2022
Providing airspace for pilots to train

When it comes to training pilots in combat it's easy to assume that flying an aircraft can simply be conducted in any airspace. But pilots need a training ground as well and Alaska provides one of the biggest in the world.
Oct. 13, 2022
RF-A 23-1 deployed maintenance teams hone skills and keep jets flying

RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise that began on October 6, 2022.