News

May 20, 2024
Celebrating Police Week: Battle of the Badges

Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing compete in the battle of the badges at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 16, 2024.
May 9, 2024
FSS builds tents during ACE exercise

Airmen assigned to the 354th Force Support Squadron discuss tent building techniques during a Ready Raven Team exercise to bolster Agile Combat Employment at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 2, 2024.
May 6, 2024
Eielson's EMS hosts TCCC course

Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing perform simulated Tactical Combat Casualty Care scenarios at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 25, 2024.
May 1, 2024
VMGR-234 fuels RFA 24-1

U.S. Marine Corps service members assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234 have been participating in this iteration of Red Flag-Alaska, working with our Partners and Allies. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, combined
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 12, 2024
“Filling” in the role: Eielson’s sole dental hygienist does it all

Dental hygiene is an important pillar to one’s health and many individuals may not realize how pertinent it is. To U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Victoria Castaneda, Eielson’s sole Active Duty registered dental hygienist, the most fulfilling part of her job is helping patients achieve results.
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.