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.
Sept. 19, 2022 Eielson commemorates POW/MIA recognition day North Pole Veterans of Foreign Wars commander Joe Ziegler delivers a speech during the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action remembrance ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 16, 2022. Ziegler is a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant who also serves as the senior vice commander of the
Aug. 22, 2022 CSAF visits Eielson U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., visited Eielson Air Base, Alaska, August 12 to engage with the Icemen who live and work here.
July 29, 2022 RF-A 22-3 cleared for takeoff The first aircraft operating in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 took to the skies from the Eielson flightline early this morning. The exercise will run July 28 – Aug. 12.