• 354th SFS Assumption of Command Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Emily Smith, right, assumes command of the 354th Security Forces Squadron from U.S. Air Force Col. Allen Branco, 354th Mission Support Group commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 10, 2026. The transfer of the guidon symbolizes

  • 354th MSG Change of Command Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Foster, 354th Mission Support Group commander, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Johnston, 354th Fighter Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 9, 2026. The Meritorious

  • 354th Fighter Wing Welcomes New Command Chief

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ian Neske, right, assumes responsibility as the new command chief of the 354th Fighter Wing from U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Johnston, 354th FW commander, during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 2, 2026. Neske has been

  • 353rd CTS Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Hakos, 353rd Combat Training Squadron commander, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel Chipman, 354th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 26, 2026. The 353rd CTS

  • 354th FSS Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan Schultz, 354th Force Support Squadron commander, renders his first salute to members of the 354th FSS during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 26, 2026. The 354th FSS delivers essential manpower and personnel services while managing

  • 354th HCOS Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan McQuaig, right, assumes command of the 354th Healthcare Operations Squadron from U.S. Air Force Col. Michele Suggs, 354th Medical Group commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 23, 2026. The 354th HCOS provides

  • 354th CES Employ Rehearsal of Concept drill Agile Moose

    Staff Sgt. Edward Kajko, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, watches as explosives go off during an Agile Moose drill at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 28, 2026. Agile Moose provided hands-on training that proves every Airman, regardless of their specific

  • Arctic Gold 26-2 validates rapid airpower generation

    The 354th Fighter Wing recently conducted Arctic Gold (AG) 26-2, a readiness exercise evaluating the wing’s proficiency in rapid generation, mobilization, and sustainment of combat-ready airpower from multiple deployed locations, April 27 to May 6, 2026.

  • Football at the Farthest North

    The first Ice Bowl was played on January 1, 1949 between the Ladd Field Flyers and the University of Alaska Polar Bears. The annual contest drew up to 2,500 local spectators and garnered interest far beyond the local Fairbanks community. Billed as “the farthest North football game ever,” the event

  • 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.