• 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.

  • 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

  • Fueling Airpower in the Arctic

    Every sortie and mission begins with fuel, and behind that fuel is the petroleum, oils and lubricants flight. Airmen dedicated to safe, efficient testing and delivery of fuel to make airpower possible before aircraft ever leave the ground.

  • 354th MXG holds 2026 Annual Load Competition

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 355th Fighter Generation Squadron, 356th Fighter Generation Squadron and 18th Fighter Generation Squadron compete in the 2026 Annual Load Competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Each team was evaluated on speed, proficiency and safety throughout the competition,

  • 354th MXG holds 2025 4th Quarter Load Competition

    Airmen from the 356th Fighter Generation Squadron load a dummy CATM-120B missile onto an MJ-1C load truck during a 4th Quarter Load Competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 9, 2026. During the load competition, teams were scored based on their ability to perform under stress and quickly

  • Estate claims for Master Sgt. Shon B. Gilliland

    The Commander regrets to announce the death of Master Sgt. Shon B. Gilliland, assigned to the 354th Medical Group as the First Sergeant at Eielson Air Force Base, who passed away Nov. 17, 2025.