Service members from the Italian Air Force participate in Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 24, 2024. Red Flag-Alaska serves as an ideal platform for international engagement and the exercise has a long history of including Allies and Partners. This enables all involved
The Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-131) stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island traveled to Eielson Air Force Base to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 24-1. During RFA 24-1 Allies and Partners use Eielson's Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex to refine their tactics and practice joint
During Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 service members from multiple branches and partner countries come to train together as one team at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. The photo series of the faces of Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 are a representation of these service members that are constantly.
U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 takes flight during Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. Red Flag-Alaska serves as an ideal platform for international engagement and has a long history of including Allies and Partners.
The 51st FW is stationed at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and sent Airmen from the 36th Fighter Squadron, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron, and 51st Operations Support Squadron to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 24-1. The 51st FW provides combat ready forces for close air support, air strike
U.S. Air Force Major William Walker, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron air mobility liaison officer, died April 22, 2024 (Alaska Daylight Time), in the vicinity of Bandung, Indonesia, during routine training.Major Walker worked as a liaison between the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron’s
The 36th Fighter Generation Squadron participates in Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 22, 2024. The 36th Fighter Generation Squadron from Osan Air Force Base Republic of Korea, is responsible for maintaining and supporting the F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th
During Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 service members from multiple branches and partner countries come to train together as one team at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. The photo series of the faces of Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 are a representation of these service members that are constantly
U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog, Jocky retired after six years of service April 19, 2024 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. MWD Jocky was awarded a certificate by the 354th Security Forces Squadron for his meritorious service during his retirement ceremony. During his time in service, MWD Jocky
Service members pose for a photo with their custom patches during Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. Red Flag-Alaska serves as an ideal platform for international engagement and has a long history of including Allies and partners. This enables all involved to
An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon takes flight during Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. The Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex airspace covers more than 77,000 square miles and provides realistic engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex,
U.S. Marine plane captains assigned to the Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 out of Cherry Point, South Carolina, perform maintenance during Red Flag-Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. Exercises like Red Flag-Alaska display the United States’ commitment to ensuring U.S. forces
During a visit to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Ms. Rebecca Zimmerman, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, heard from service members to better understand the mission the 354th Fighter Wing plays in homeland defense, April 9, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan Mondul accepted the guidon as the incoming 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron commander during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 12, 2024. Former 18th FIS commander, Lt. Col Albert Roper, received the Meritorious Service Medal which
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.
Red Flag-Alaska 24-1, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to begin April 18 with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and is scheduled to run through May 3. Red Flag-Alaska is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment.
All persons having claims against the estate of Staff Sgt. Amber D. Martin late of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, who passed away on March 29, 2024, are hereby notified to send particulars of their claims to the undersigned on or before May 31, 2024, after which date the estate will be distributed
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, exchanged gifts with Italian Air Force Col. Vito Cracas, RED FLAG-Alaska Italian Detachment commander, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9, 2024. Exercises like RED FLAG-Alaska display our commitment to ensuring U.S. forces are
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.
The 66th Training Squadron Detachment 1 from Eielson Air Force Base led an Arctic training in Greenland teaching Arctic survival skills to Royal Danish Air Force students and French Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) instructors Feb. 9-19, 2024. The instruction and lessons the Danish
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.
Airmen from the 356th Fighter Generation Squadron return home from a deployment at Kadena Air Base, April 5, 2024 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The team was welcomed home by their friends, family and fellow Airmen. The 356th Fighter Generation Squadron is essential in supporting the 354th
Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing participate in a women’s panel lunch and learn event for Women’s History Month March 28, 2024 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The panel served as a public platform for women throughout the wing and all ranks to share their insights and experiences as women
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, left, 354th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sean Milligan, 354th FW command chief, and military children pose for a group photo with this year’s signed Month of the Military Child proclamation at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 5, 2024. April is
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi visited Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 6, 2024.Kendall, Allvin, and Flosi spoke with Airmen from the 354th Fighter
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.
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.
The 354th Force Support Squadron recently held the second iteration of the Ready Raven Beddown exercise to improve and refine readiness within the squadron and promote cohesiveness for future deployments, March 25-27, 2024.Exercises like Raven Beddown are key to preparing Airmen for real-world
The 354th Fighter Wing redesignated the 18th Aggressor Squadron as the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron and the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron as the 18th Fighter Generation Squadron, Feb. 2, 2024, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
A 354th Security Forces Squadron team launches a drone March 20, 2024 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to test the base’s drone detection equipment. The 354th SFS conducts regular tests for this equipment to ensure it's readiness to detect base airspace intrusions since Eielson AFB is a “No drone
Paul Wayfield takes over as the 354th Fighter Wing Diversity and Inclusion manager at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. In this position Wayfield serves as the principal advisor on all diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility matters focused on creating a culture where every Airmen can reach
The 354th Fighter Wing conducted exercise Arctic Gold 24-2 to practice the wing’s ability to rapidly generate support to deploy fifth generation airpower, March 18-21, 2024.The objectives of AG 24-2 were to generate and employ 24 F-35A Lightning II aircraft, cargo, and all tasked personnel. The
To our Eielson parents:The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District voted to close Ben Eielson Jr./Sr. High School Tuesday night. I share your disappointment with the decision to close our school. We did our best as a community to influence the final decision but the inability of the district to
Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing participated in an MRA ART-Core course at Eielson AFB, Alaska. The Airmen that completed the training achieved the Agile Combat Employment line of effort 3: Mission Ready Airmen.
Six U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeants were recognized for their promotions during a chief recognition ceremony, March 8, 2024. The rank of Chief Master Sergeant is a strategic leadership position that has a tremendous influence in developing personal leadership and management skills in Airmen at
The 354th Security Forces Squadron held a military working dog demonstration at Baker Field House in an effort to continue training during the winter months at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 27, 2024. Military working dogs are trained in apprehension, detection and search-and-rescue to protect
An F-35A Lightning II takes off for a routine training at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 14, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sean Milligan, 354th Command Chief, sign the kick-off memorandum for the Air Force Assistance Fund at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 11, 2024. The Air Force Assistance Fund is an annual Air Force and Space
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, coins James Kurkowski, 354th Fighter Wing Special Security Office chief, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 8, 2024. Kurkowski was recognized for his career which spanned approximately 30 years as active-duty military and civil
The 354th Fighter Wing Honor Guard conducted an honorary funeral demonstration as part of their honor guard graduation at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 1, 2024. Eielson service members and families were invited to attend the honor guard graduation ceremony. The ceremony is the capstone to
F-35 Lightning IIs assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, takes off from Royal Brunei Air Force Base Rimba, Brunei, March 2, 2024. This was the first time a U.S. fighter aircraft landed in Brunei and represents a new model of international cooperation, ensuring U.S. and Coalition partner
U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs participated in bilateral training with Republic of Singapore Air Force at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore for the first time March 4 – 7.
Lt. Col. Thomas Daniels took command of the 354th Operations Support Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 1, 2024. Previous commander Lt. Col. Abraham Lehmann received the Air Force meritorious service medal and retired later that day.
The 354th Maintenance Squadron hosted their 2nd spouses' open house March 1, 2024 that allowed spouses to explore each flight in the 354th MXS to get a better understanding of the their mission. During the open house, spouses got to explore through a mix of briefings, see visual demos, and hands on
U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, visits with Airmen across Eielson Air Force Base to discuss the quality of life on station and to learn more about the unique challenges Airmen and families face while being stationed in Alaska, Feb. 29, 2024. During the general's
When Chief Master Sgt. Vanessa Arthur, 354th Medical Group senior enlisted leader, thinks about role models for black history month, Brian Stevenson comes to mind for his work in the Equal Justice Initiative.This organization works to free minorities that are wrongly incarcerated or reduce their
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Semaj Williams, 354th Maintenance Squadron low observable aircraft structural maintenance technician, discusses what Black History Month means to him at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 27, 2024.
To our Eielson parents:Facing a budget shortfall, the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District proposed closing Ben Eielson Jr./Sr. High School. While the decision is under review with opportunities to participate in this discussion, I understand the uncertainty this drives for our families. If
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Antwionette Preddy, 354th Medical Group Tricare operations and patient administration flight commander, discusses what Black History Month means to her at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2024.
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command will conduct Arctic Edge 2024, a joint and combined multi-domain Field Training Exercise (FTX) involving extreme cold weather and high latitude environment training in various locations throughout Alaska Feb. 23 – March 11, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tia Heyob, 356th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeymen, assists the 355th Fighter Squadron by cutting threads on a pilot's gear before a sortie on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 14, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathy Hernandez, 354th Force Support Squadron food section chief, ice fishes at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 14, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Vanessa Arthur, 354th Medical Group senior enlisted leader, discusses what Black History Month means to her at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2024.
The Eielson Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility team held a Leading Inclusively Virtual Experience training on Feb. 8, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mitchell Drayton, 354th Operations Support Squadron commander’s executive assistant, discusses what Black History Month means to him at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 29, 2024. The Department of Defense recognizes the bravery and exceptional service of Black military
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Nahom, commander, Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command and Eleventh Air Force, gives a coin to Senior Airman Evelynn Perry, 354th Medical Group commander support staff, during a base visit at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 1, 2024. During his visit, Nahom
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Furr, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew team member, drives a maintenance vehicle on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 29, 2024. Load competitions are part of load crew tradition and held quarterly with the winning teams competing in a yearly competition
The 354th Fighter Wing conducted exercise Arctic Gold 24-1 to practice the wing’s ability to deploy fifth generation airpower at a moment’s notice, Jan. 22-24, 2024.The main objectives of the exercise were to generate and employ 24 F-35 Lightning II’s, cargo, and all tasked personnel. The exercise
Jake Loud, Petro Star Inc. refinery manager, briefs Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing at the Petro Star Inc. Oil Refinery, North Pole, Alaska, on Jan. 22, 2024. 354th FW leadership and 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen who work with fuels toured the refinery and discovered a few
The 1st Combat Weather Squadron, Detachment 3, hosted the second annual Arctic Weather Workshop at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Jan. 16-19, 2024, to promote discussions between the Department of Defense, its partner countries, as well as academics and professors here in Alaska.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 355th Fighter Generation Squadron stand ready for a load competition on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 11, 2024. Load competitions are held throughout the year to prepare weapons crews for wartime. The winning team is picked based on speed, accuracy, and
The 354th Force Support Squadron recently conducted a Ready Raven Beddown exercise aimed to refine readiness within the squadron and promote cohesiveness for future deployments, Jan. 6, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jake Magalhaes-Pachico, 354th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, radios in while on patrol on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 27, 2023. Security forces flight chiefs take on a large role for developing the next generation of the Air Force's defenders. (U.S. Air
A snow broom operator from the 354th Civil Engineering Squadron plows snow off of the flightline on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 19, 2023. The snow broom operators run 24/7 shifts to ensure the flightline is clear for aircraft to travel anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. (U.S. Air Force
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
An F-35A Lightning II takes off for routine training on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2023. The 354th Fighter Wing provides U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with continuous unrivaled air, space, and cyberspace capabilities to ensure regional stability and security.
The Eielson Operational Support Team (OST) has been working on an innovative answer with the roll-out of their fitness wearables project that started Dec. 1, 2023. Fitness wearables are any fitness device that tracks physical health, including rings, watches and bands, for the primary purpose of
In Interior Alaska about six months out of the year are dark and cold which can be isolating and depressing for some Airmen. However, a group of Eielson Airmen have found one way to boost their social and mental environment through ice hockey.
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sergeant Sean Milligan, 354 FW command chief, wish members at Eielson Air Force Base a happy holiday season at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska Nov. 6, 2023.
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – As a 911 dispatcher, you need to be prepared for any situation because one day you may receive a call that requires you to make a difference. Senior Airman Desimond Thomas, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, received that call and saved an infant’s life
For generations, the warrior ethos has been instilled into young Native Americans like U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Byron Mitchell, a member of the Navajo tribe from the Four Corners region, through traditions and modern life lessons which he feels prepared him for the military.
The U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team here received a call on Sep. 28, from archaeologists who had unearthed a crate of TNT and executed a controlled detonation near Tok, Alaska. Air Force EOD members provide an emergency response capability for the Air Force and Joint Commanders to
The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently launched a large-scale soil washing effort to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl, or PFAS, pollutants at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force members from the 354th Medical Group at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, participated in the 2023 Indo-Pacific Health Exchange (IPMHE) in Kuala Lumpar from 26-29 September 2023 to gain valuable training and insight on joint operations.
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska – After two weeks of hard work, countless take-offs and around the clock maintenance, Red Flag-Alaska 23-3 has come to a close. The exercise ran from August 14-25 with events taking place at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This
The surface-to-air and air-to-air simulated combat exercise returns this week.
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.
The dedicated crew chief and load competition to feature both U.S. Air Force installations in Alaska – Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base – took place on JBER, July 28, 2023.
Nature in Alaska can be beautiful, especially in the summer. But if you’re not careful, a walk in the park can turn into a dangerous situation.
The Department of the Air Force and 354th Fighter Wing are asking community members for input to determine if there is interest in establishing a local environmental restoration advisory board.
The 354th Fighter Wing held a change of command ceremony as U.S. Air Force Col. David J. Berkland relinquished command to U.S. Air Force Col. Paul P. Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, June 22, 2023.
Capt. Sung Woo Suh, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron Director of Operations and Master Sgt. Carleton Kennedy, 80th FGS production supervisor, both stationed at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, saved an infant, father and dog from drowning and hypothermia June 3, 2023 at Chena Lake Recreation
Pacific Air Forces Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Officer, Tony Cruz, visited Eielson Air Force Base and met with base leadership and Airmen May 30-31, 2023.
Red Flag-Alaska 23-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to begin on June 12 with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and is scheduled to run through June 23, 2023. Red Flag-Alaska is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat
Emergency services on Eielson Air Force Base have recently updated the Emergency 911 call system.
While joining the Air Force can be a goal for some, for others the military can provide a sense of a direction when the future seems undecided. Master Sgt. Matthew Rush, the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit first sergeant, fell under the latter group.
Thousands of U.S. service members, five ships and more than 150 aircraft are scheduled to participate in Northern Edge 2023 (NE23-1), a joint field training exercise at various locations in and around Alaska, beginning May 4, 2023.
The 354th Fighter Wing conducted Arctic Gold 23-2, an exercise designed to practice the wing’s ability to sustain F-35 Lightning II operations from multiple, simulated, deployed locations April 17-23, 2023.
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, prepares to land during Arctic Gold 23-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 18, 2023. AG 23-2, a continuation of AG 23-1, helped to refine and train the wing’s Agile Combat Employment
Christopher Gardner, 354th Operations Support Squadron Air Operations and Scheduling Specialist, was selected as the 2022 Outstanding Air Force Aviation Resource Management of the Year for civilian category II.
Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron participated in a training exercise at Delta Junction, Alaska, March 20-24, 2023. The training exercise tested the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Special Warfare Mission Support (SWMS) Airmen on their ability to conduct operations in
There are generation defining moments throughout history that one may experience during their life. All are permanent images in memories but some also serve as a call to action or invoke some change. For Master Sgt. Juan Pablo Robles, 354th Operations Group first sergeant, it was the terror attacks
The Department of the Air Force is soliciting input from local communities to determine if there is support for forming environmental Restoration Advisory Boards at more than 60 active and closed installations.
April is celebrated as the Month of the Military Child, and this year’s theme, “Taking Care of Our Military Children,” promotes the variety of support available from the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to help military children thrive.“Commissaries are proud to honor our youngest heroes during
Select commissaries worldwide are planning recognition events to honor veterans, surviving spouses and their families for Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29.Every year the military resale community joins the Pentagon's Office of War Commemoration in honoring Vietnam veterans and their families,
F-35A Lightning IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2023, to ensure continuous fighter presence through the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States.
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.
The 354th Fighter Wing's Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) is saving the Air Force millions of dollars by fixing broken equipment and reselling it, rather than outsourcing and paying for repairs. AFREP, which is attached to the 354th Maintenance Group (MXG), Quality Assurance Flight, is
In a location like Alaska, where snow can fall as early as October and as late as May, weather doesn’t stop Eielson Air Force Base’s mission from continuing. The vital task of clearing the base's 2.2 million square foot airfield falls on the shoulders of the Airmen assigned to the 354th Civil
The photographer, interviewer, and journalist often go unnoticed as their work typically goes untold. As a result, their contribution to the field is greatly underestimated. The role of a Public Affairs Specialist is frequently misconstrued as merely posting photos on social media, similar to that
The 354th Fighter Wing took a significant step towards implementing the Agile Combat Employment concept. As part of this initiative, the base introduced its first Wing-led iteration of the Multi-capable Airmen Rodeo, an exercise designed to evaluate combat effectiveness. MCA refers to a new type of
Enduring and operating in arctic environments like Alaska is critical in maintaining unrivaled Arctic Warfighters– such as the tactical air control party specialists assigned to Detachment 1, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron at JBER.
For many, military service is a calling, a way to serve their country and make a difference. But for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jose Martinez Morales, 354th Comptroller Squadron and Wing Staff Agency First Sergeant, his journey into the United States Air Force was one of necessity and determination.
In line with the Department of Defense’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility strategic plan, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, officially stood up its own DEIA program at the beginning of the year.
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.
When most people think of the base legal office, their mind goes straight to PROSECUTION.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Langan, 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, inducts Staff Sgt. Cerise Lumaye, a 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, during a ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2023. The dedicated crew chief induction ceremony recognizes the aircraft
U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, the Pacific Air Forces commander (right), and Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe, the PACAF command chief (left), received a brief from Maj. Kathryn Stuard, the 354th Civil Engineering Squadron operations flight commander, during a base visit at Eielson Air Force
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
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
A joint civilian-military project is providing drinking water to businesses and residences in Moose Creek, Alaska, where per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, impacted water wells at levels above Environmental Protection Agency advisories.
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.
Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron (3 ASOS) participated in an Arctic Familiarization field exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 26-28, 2022.
The F-35A Lightning II is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter providing enhanced situational awareness, reduced vulnerability, and next-generation stealth.
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
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
Members of the Eielson Air Force Gaming team pose for a group photo during a gaming tournament on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 27, 2022. Also known as ‘Nightwatch’, the Eielson Air Force Gaming team is an inclusive, local gaming community open to active duty Airmen and Guardians, veterans
A first sergeant once said, “I woke up and did sprints this morning, nothing I face throughout the rest of my day will be harder than that.”
The Department of the Air Force requests tenants of privatized housing and government-owned family housing provide their feedback of the program via the annual Department of Defense Tenant Satisfaction Survey available beginning October 17, 2022.
The 14th Fighter Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, has a proud heritage dating back to World War II. They function primarily in a support role, ready to attack to defend against any threat in the Pacific theater.
When it comes to training pilots in combat it's easy to assume that flying an aircraft can simply be conducted in any airspace. But pilots need a training ground as well and Alaska provides one of the biggest in the world.
From the warm streets of Aibonito, Puerto Rico to the last, and cold, frontier of Alaska, U.S. Air Force Capt. Adamaris Rivera, officer in charge of the 354th Medical Group pharmacy, has found success through her resiliency.
Prior to this summer, the memorial garden had lost its shine and perhaps had gone forgotten. That was when 18 year old Annabelle Smith, daughter of an Eielson Airman and a Girl Scout for 13 years, decided to take on a renovation project as a part of a Gold Award project, one of the highest awards in
RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise that began on October 6, 2022.
RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, begins here, October 6, 2022.The exercise focuses on enhancing the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces by providing realistic training. RF-A 23-1 is scheduled to run from October 6-21, 2022.
The responsibility of ensuring the well-being of Airmen falls on the shoulders of first sergeants.
U.S. Air Force Airmen and Republic of Korea Air Force leaders pose for a photo at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, September 26, 2022. Collaboration with the Republic of Korea allows for joint integration training, sharing information and employing airpower throughout the Indo-Pacific area of
After an impromptu inspection from the EPA, it was brought to the attention of Enzo Fochesatto, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron environmental coordinator and hazardous materials technician, that the installation had inadvertently been improperly disposing of ink cartridges.
Firefighters from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron attend the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, September 11, 2022. The ceremony was dedicated to all the first responders, emergency medical services, firefighters and police, who gave their lives and worked to
The 354th Fighter Wing conducts a 75-fighter jet formation at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2022, in honor of the U.S. Air Force’s 75th Anniversary. This capabilities demonstration included F-35A Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22 Raptor aircraft from across Pacific Air Forces.
The Department of the Air Force, in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, released a request for proposal for the Eielson Air Force Base Micro-Reactor Pilot Program today.This is an important first step toward developing the next-generation energy technology needed for energy
North Pole Veterans of Foreign Wars commander Joe Ziegler delivers a speech during the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action remembrance ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 16, 2022. Ziegler is a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant who also serves as the senior vice commander of the
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., visited Eielson Air Base, Alaska, August 12 to engage with the Icemen who live and work here.
The Department of Defense is increasing its supply of the approved monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS, which allows for more Airmen and Guardians at higher risk for transmission to access preventive measures to keep themselves safe.
RF-A is a premier training event for joint units to bolster interoperability, during which some service members partake in the tradition of growing a ‘deployment mustache’ to increase a sense of morale and camaraderie among deployed service members.
Soaring above the last frontier, pilots rely on a small but important maintenance section to provide their last line of defense in the sky.
RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 included more than 70 U.S. and allied aircraft executing simulated combat missions in over 77,000 square miles of training area, and with this year’s joint U.S. and Royal Australian Air Force participants, many members look forward to the growth that will come from the large
The 354th Fighter Wing hosts other units and their aircraft three to four times a year for RED FLAG-Alaska, an air training exercise that takes place in a simulated combat environment.
If you are around the military long enough, you will likely hear someone say something to the effect of “the military is 24/7.”
Fifth generation fighter aircraft receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker.
The sight of numerous jets taking off from the flightline and the sound of engine roar filling the sky can only mean one thing: RED FLAG-Alaska is underway.
The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP), the official blood program of the US military, is excited to make its way up to Alaska in August, hosting “Arctic Thunder’ Blood Drives at both Eielson Air Force Base (August 22) and Fort Wainwright (August 23-25); from 0900 – 1600 each of the days.
RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 kicked off as U.S. and Royal Australian Air Force service members took to the skies at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 28, 2022.
The first aircraft operating in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 took to the skies from the Eielson flightline early this morning. The exercise will run July 28 – Aug. 12.
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
Tactical air control party specialists assigned to Detachment 1, 3rd Air support Operations Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, held mountaineering training at Sunshine Ridge, Alaska, July 20 and 22, 2022. The training consisted of leaning how to use rock climbing tools and techniques
The aircraft that take off from the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, are maintained by crew chiefs and flown by pilots, but it is the Airmen monitoring the airfield who ensure safe landings and takeoffs for the aircraft.
The 354th Air Expeditionary Wing worked with the Department of the Air Force’s Chief Architect Office to evaluate an innovative communications system called EdgeConnect during an agile combat employment training event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, earlier this month.
The 354th Air Expeditionary Wing became the first in the U.S. Pacific Air Forces to utilize an innovative F-35A Lightning II Alternate Mission Equipment Mobility Storage Rack during an agile combat employment training event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, earlier this month.
At home station, secure, reliable communication capabilities provide leaders an accurate understanding of any given situation and enable them to make well-informed decisions. But what happens when the decisions need to be made in the field?
Red Flag-Alaska 22-3, the third of three iterations of a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to run from 28 July to 12 August with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. Red Flag-Alaska is designed to provide realistic training essential to the
U.S. Air Force F-35 aircraft from Eielson Air Force Base arrive at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 5, 2022, to conduct combined training with the Republic of Korea Air Force.
The 355th Fighter Squadron selected 27 Airmen to be recognized as Dedicated Crew Chiefs at a ceremony July 8, 2022, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 354th Air Expeditionary Wing conduct Agile Combat Employment training at Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, July 11, 2022. ACE is a key operating concept for how Pacific Air Forces will fight in a modern, contested environment.
The U.S. Air Force 354th Air Expeditionary Wing and Marine Aircraft Group 12 performed a capabilities demonstration during a pre-planned readiness exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 7, 2022.
Today’s changing threat environment has drastically transformed the way the Air Force operates. Agile combat employment is a key operating concept that requires units to move and operate with allies and partners around the Indo-Pacific region.U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 356th
As Red Flag-Alaska 22-2 draws to a close after two weeks of non-stop operations, the visiting squadrons at Eielson Air Force base have racked up thousands of combined flying hours for pilots and kept maintainers working around the clock to keep more than 40 fighter aircraft ready to fly day after
The 18th Aggressor Squadron is unique in its dedicated role as opposition forces for visiting squadrons training at Red Flag 22-2 and are tasked with providing training to joint-force and allied air crews to help them gain realistic combat experience.
A dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron, belonging to 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, are prepped by maintainer Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prior to an integrated aerial training sortie at Eielson Air Force Base, June 14, 2022.
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, receives fuel from a 92nd Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during a training sortie for RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 22, 2022. The 18th Aggressor
Red Flag-Alaska 22-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise and the second of its kind this year, has started and is expected to run June 9- 24, with primary flight and ground operations in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex.
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the Hawaiian Raptors, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2022 to join the 354th Air Expeditionary Wing in conducting agile combat employment training.ACE training keeps U.S. Forces agile and ready to move
Three F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 354th Air Expeditionary Wing deploy to Palau in support of exercise Valiant Shield 2022, June 10.
Eighteen U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 354th Air Expeditionary Wing out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, began training on Agile Combat Employment tactics, techniques and procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 6.While here, the 354th AEW will integrate
Members of the 354th Fighter Wing participated in a capabilities demonstration during a routine readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 20, 2022.
The 354th Fighter Wing celebrated the arrival of its final F-35A Lightning II aircraft and the subsequent completion of its fleet with a ceremony May 13.
RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 officially concluded May 13 following a successful two-week training blitz.
During RED FLAG-Alaska, there is a significant increase in flightline operations where aircraft refueling vehicles are in constant demand and fire trucks are always on standby in case of an emergency. The Airmen from the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management are responsible for
As RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 approaches its halfway mark, the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex continues to be the center of all the action.
The first aircraft operating in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 took to the skies from the Eielson flightline early this morning.
U.S. Air Force Col. Lawrence Evert, the 354th Operations Group commander (left), and Lt. Col. Albert Roper, the 18th Aggressor Squadron commander, pose for a photo during an 18th AGRS change of command ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 22, 2022. The 18th Blue Fox Aggressors support
Suicide remains the leading cause of death in the Air Force. In 70 percent of total force suicides, personally-owned firearms were the most often used means. To curb this trend, the Department of the Air Force initiated a Time-Based Prevention approach to suicide prevention.
It was an historic day for Eielson as the 354th Fighter Wing accepted delivery of its final F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft April 15.
The 354th Fighter Wing’s woman-led intelligence team is always on hand to provide decision-level information and mission planning support for the wing’s two fighter squadrons in order to present fifth-generation operations across the U.S. Pacific Air Forces.
Three F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing fly over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 29, 2022. With the continued arrival of the F-35As at Eielson, Alaska is on track to become the most concentrated state for combat-coded, fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force
With over 28 years in service, Chief Master Sgt. Mary Belt, the 354th Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, has established herself as one of the most dedicated and beloved leaders serving today.
U.S. Pacific Air Forces’ Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex recently received the first of several advanced emitters designed to replicate enemy surface-to-air missile threats.
Members of the 354th Fighter Wing participated in a capabilities demonstration during a routine readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 25, 2022.
The 2022 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign to raise funds for charities that will support Airmen and families in need begins March 21 and runs through April 29, 2022, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
U.S. Pacific Air Forces Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. James Jacobson visited Eielson Air Force Base March 9-11, 2022.
A select few individuals are chosen every year from the enlisted Air Force to join the Officer Corps. Tech. Sgt. Dorothy Knox, 354th Fighter Wing Airman Leadership School instructor, is one of the select few to be promoted from E-7 to O-2.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aleksandr Zenski, a 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman (left), and Airman 1st Class Ian Sears, a 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, pose for a photo during a ‘Crew Chief for a Day’ immersion on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March
Eielson’s Iceman Spark team is slated to present their innovative solution to logistics and inventory management at Headquarters Air Force’s Tesseract Aether Sprint competition in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 14-19.
If you frequent the maintenance side of the base, chances are you’ve probably seen not one, but two Staff Sgt. Bussards. Both working around munitions, Jacob and Joshua Bussard are identical twins who’ve been on the receiving end of countless confused stares and misdirected work emails.
Pacific Air Forces Surgeon General team, 15th Medical Group hosts civilian medical professionals
Cyber Airmen keep Kunsan connected for Korea Flying Training 24
15th Wing strengthens ACE, MRA training in Agile Reaper
US, Philippines conclude Cope Thunder 24-1
Top 3 engage with Civil Engineering Group, Mayors in Tinian
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