U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney, 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs specialist, highlights the benefits of the AF Connect app at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9, 2025. The app contains local resources and other information surrounding the base including deployment resources, helping services/agencies, and directory/customer service. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)
At the northernmost edge of the United States, the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron stands ready to defend Alaskan airspace ensuring safety and control of U.S. skies.
The 354th Force Support Squadron is set to launch the Customer Service Portal (CSP) on March 3, 2025, to streamline customer service actions at Eielson AFB.
An F-35A Lightning II aircraft crash occurred on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, at 12:49 p.m. Jan. 28, 2025.
The aircraft was preparing to land during a training flight when an in-flight emergency occurred. The pilot successfully ejected prior to the crash in accordance with emergency procedures. The pilot was transported to Bassett Army Hospital in Fairbanks for further evaluation and has been released. Emergency response personnel...
