• Eyes on the sky: How to report a drone sighting

    As technology advances, so do the potential threats to military installations across the United States. One growing concern is the increased presence of small unmanned aircraft systems commonly known as drones.

  • Beyond the Lens: Public Affairs Role in Readiness and Deterrence

    In the biting cold of an Eielson Air Force Base hangar, an Airman stands ready to launch an F-35A Lightning II. His arms are thrust overhead, forming an “X” telling the pilot in the cockpit that take-off is not far away. A 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs specialist captures the event, turning a

  • Military Working Dog Kennels reopen after two years

    The 354th Security Forces Squadron and base leadership held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the reopening of the newly renovated military working dog kennels after being unusable for two years, Sept. 12, 2025.

  • Holy Smokes reaches its one-year anniversary

    Holy Smokes recently reached it’s one-year milestone of providing Airmen a place to relax at a fire pit, connect with the chaplain corps and each other to stand together against isolation, loneliness, depression and suicide, Sept. 12, 2025.

  • Eielson AFB hosts the 24th annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

    A wreath is presented during the 24th annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2025.The wreath was presented in memory of the many Americans that lost their lives during the 9/11 attack on our nation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Mary Murray)

  • 18th FGS Change of Command

    The 18th Fighter Generation Squadron held a change of command ceremony today. The 18th FGS ensures the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron’s aircraft are mission-ready including maintenance, repair, overhaul and weapons loading.

  • 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

  • Repairing North America’s second longest runway

    As the second longest runway in North America that operates year-round even in subarctic conditions, Eielson Air Force Base’s 14,507 feet long runway requires regular maintenance to ensure mission-readiness at all times.