• Arctic Gold 23-1 refines 354th FW readiness

    From March 6-9, 2023, the 354th Fighter Wing successfully executed Arctic Gold 23-1, a large-scale mobilization exercise designed to practice the Wing’s ability to rapidly deploy fifth-generation combat airpower from Eielson AFB.

  • Bridging the gap: 354th RANS’ ice bridge

    Long Alaskan winter not only brings extreme cold weather, it brings a drastic change in topography. To ensure the mission continues, the 354th Range Squadron utilizes an ingenious solution.

  • Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB leaders visit Minto

    Army and Air Force leaders from Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base visited Minto, Alaska, December 14, 2022, to learn about rural Alaskan life and build rapport between the military and the Minto community.During the visit, leaders from the two Interior Alaska military bases were shown

  • 354th MXS’ innovative canopy trailer mount enhances Arctic readiness

    Lockheed Martin provides bases with F-35A Lightning II standard trailers used to transport its canopies. However, in an arctic environment like Eielson, getting the trailer wheels stuck in snow is one of the many unique difficulties the 354th Maintenance Squadron Airmen face almost six months every

  • 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.

  • Making bad look good: 18th AGRS’ F-16s receive new paint scheme

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron lands on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 29, 2022. The shift to the wraith aggressor paint scheme is a visual representation of the modernization of threats in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior

  • 355th AMU conducts mini generation, first time in CBRN gear

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryan Arancibia, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, poses for a photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron during a mini generation on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 26, 2022. During the mini generation, the 355th AMU