There are three ways to get to Eielson Air Force Base: drive your vehicle up the Alaska Highway, ride the Alaska Marine Highway ferry, or fly. Both the driving and ferry options might be considered vacations in ...

When You Arrive Upon arrival at Eielson, you will need to proceed to the Military Personnel Section (MPS) during duty hours to sign in. The MPS will collect your records and schedule you to attend the next ...

Furnishings Housing management may provide loaner furniture until your household goods arrive. Call (907) 377-2244 for more information. The Airman & Family Readiness Center will loan small household items such as dishes, pots, pans, etc. You can reach ...

Commissary The commissary has a complete selection of fresh meat and poultry, a full-service delicatessen and bakery, dairy, produce and frozen-food sections. The commissary is open Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to ...

Schools Students living on Eielson or in the Moose Creek and Salcha communities can attend on-base schools. Kindergartners through second-grade students attend Anderson Elementary School, and third- through sixth-grade students attend Crawford Elementary School. Junior and senior high ...

The medical clinic operates three primary care management teams staffed by board-certified family practice physicians, flight surgeons and physician assistants. Additional clinics include pediatrics, optometry, mental health, dental, immunizations, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy and pharmacy. The group's Health and Wellness ...

Birch Lake The camp is nestled in the wilderness on the shores of Birch Lake, which is brimming with rainbow trout and Arctic char. Cabins, camper pads, tent spots, picnic area, boats, canoes and a lodge are available ...

In 1943, surveyors first staked out the land that eventually became Eielson Air Force Base. These were the war years-Japanese forces had invaded the Aleutian Islands, the Soviets needed American aircraft to help them defend their homeland, and the Allies ...

What is routine for Air Force flying crews today was an almost unbelievable ordeal for one young man from Alaska. Carl Ben Eielson is remembered as an explorer and hero who pioneered aviation in Alaska more than 80 years ago. ...

354th Fighter Wing Since its inception in 1942, the wing has seen action in nearly every major conflict the United States has been involved with. From the skies over the European Theatre during World War II to the ...

354th Operations Support Squadron The 354th Operations Support Squadron 'Huskies' provides diverse capabilities in support of the 354th FW, 168th Air Refueling Wing and associate units at Eielson. The 354th OSS is organized into current operations and scheduling, ...

Summer Summers at Eielson are splendid. The long hours of sunlight and warm weather make outdoor activities an absolute joy for residents. Temperatures average in the low 70s, although it is typical for temperatures to reach as high as ...

'Alaska' came from an Aleut word for 'great land,' though some believe the Aleut word meant 'mainland,' to those residing on the Alaska Peninsula. Scientist and surveyor William Healey Dall wrote in 1870: 'This name, now applied to the whole ...

Fairbanks 'The Golden Heart City' www.explorefairbanks.com www.fairbankschamber.org www.ci.fairbanks.ak.us Fairbanks is the largest city in Alaska's Interior and the second-largest city in the state. Located about 110 miles south of the ...