News

June 4, 2024
Welcome to Eielson, Chief Blandburg!

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, answers questions about her upcoming permanent change of station to Eielson Air Force at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2024.
April 17, 2024
Fireside Chat with the Commander & Chief: Summer and Motorcycle Safety

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sean Milligan, 354th FW command chief, sit down to discuss motorcycle and summer safety at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 10, 2024.
April 10, 2024
18th FGS wins first quarter load competition

Airmen assigned to the 18th Fighter Generation Squadron pose for a photo after winning the quarterly load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 5, 2024.
April 8, 2024
354th CES snow barn wins award for snow and ice control excellence

The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron received their fourth Balchen-Post award for excellence on March 6, 2024, for maintaining Eielson’s flightline throughout the winter season.
April 5, 2024
Air Force approves cold weather assignment incentive pay for Alaskan service members

Effective April 1, the Department of the Air Force approved a new incentive pay for Airmen and Guardians assigned to qualifying bases in the U.S. where the temperature is expected to drop below minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
March 15, 2024
F-35s take to the skies from Eielson

An F-35A Lightning II takes off for a routine training at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 14, 2024.
Feb. 6, 2024
Lt. Gen. David Nahom visits Eielson

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Nahom, commander, Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command and Eleventh Air Force, gives a coin to Senior Airman Evelynn Perry, 354th Medical Group commander support staff, during a base visit at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 1, 2024. During his visit, Nahom
Dec. 19, 2023
F-35s take off on Eielson

An F-35A Lightning II takes off for routine training on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2023. The 354th Fighter Wing provides U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with continuous unrivaled air, space, and cyberspace capabilities to ensure regional stability and security.
Aug. 7, 2023
U.S., international aircraft return to Alaska for Red Flag 23-3

The surface-to-air and air-to-air simulated combat exercise returns this week.
May 2, 2023
US, Multinational service members, ships, aircraft meet in Alaska for Northern Edge 23-1

Thousands of U.S. service members, five ships and more than 150 aircraft are scheduled to participate in Northern Edge 2023 (NE23-1), a joint field training exercise at various locations in and around Alaska, beginning May 4, 2023.