Eielson AFB News

FAIRBANKS a ' Motorists near Eielson Air Force Base might have noticed a type of aircraft not normally seen there, the B-52 Stratofortress.

"Eielson AFB is a critical resource for us to tap in to," said Mr. Greg Kranich, DHS, transportation security inspector.

Waterfowl diversity around Fairbanks seems to have reached its peak, with some shorebirds arriving as well as a bunch of different songbird species during the weekend.

4 to cure the island's contaminated water supply, which was ruined due to unusually high tides.

Red Flag-Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

Officials from the Air Force and the Air Force Association named explosive ordnance disposal as the 2009 Team of the Year March 20 here.

The airman first class received a reduction to the grade of airman, restriction to Eielson AFB for 15 days, 15 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

Alaska -- Many consumers have felt the pinch of increased fuel cost in their wallets and Uncle Sam is no exception.