• AFE Airmen prepare aircrew for takeoff

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tia Heyob, 356th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeymen, assists the 355th Fighter Squadron by cutting threads on a pilot's gear before a sortie on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 14, 2024.

  • Townsend takes command of 354th Fighter Wing

    The 354th Fighter Wing held a change of command ceremony as U.S. Air Force Col. David J. Berkland relinquished command to U.S. Air Force Col. Paul P. Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, June 22, 2023.

  • JBER support F-35A Lightning IIs during Arctic Gold 23-2

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, prepares to land during Arctic Gold 23-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 18, 2023. AG 23-2, a continuation of AG 23-1, helped to refine and train the wing’s Agile Combat Employment

  • One sharp rock among many: From building structures to building up Airmen

    There are generation defining moments throughout history that one may experience during their life. All are permanent images in memories but some also serve as a call to action or invoke some change. For Master Sgt. Juan Pablo Robles, 354th Operations Group first sergeant, it was the terror attacks

  • Uncovering the Hidden World of Public Affairs: Writing Our Own Story

    The photographer, interviewer, and journalist often go unnoticed as their work typically goes untold. As a result, their contribution to the field is greatly underestimated. The role of a Public Affairs Specialist is frequently misconstrued as merely posting photos on social media, similar to that

  • Dedicated Crew Chief Induction Ceremony 2023

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Langan, 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, inducts Staff Sgt. Cerise Lumaye, a 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, during a ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2023. The dedicated crew chief induction ceremony recognizes the aircraft

  • Eielson Airmen compete in Alaska gaming tournament

    When Airmen arrive at a new base, finding a community can help the adjustment period go smoothly. Nightwatch, the gaming community on Eielson Air Force Base, helps provide familiarity to Airmen.