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  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Heather Kangas, one of 10 finalists on the ABC network's "Good Morning Amercia Dancing with the Moms challenge," is interviewed by newsreporter Dana Markland, an ABC local affiliate, April 25 in her home here. Mrs. Kangas, wife of Staff Sgt. Matt Kangas from the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, entered the contest ?on a whim? because she and her children are always dancing around the house. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Justin Weaver).

    Eielson mom dances to TV contest's final ten

    An Eielson AFB spouse has been selected as one of 10 finalists in ABC network's "Good Morning America Dancing with the Moms Challenge." Heather Kangas, wife of Staff Sgt. Matt Kangas, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, sent in an entry letter and photo and producers apparently liked what they saw. Her oldest daughter, six-year-old Morgan, was in
  • OVER ALASKA -- Two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, manuver to bomb a ground target during a training flight. The Strike Eagle is assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, which traces its history back to August 1917. Another chapter in that rich history is about to be written as the F-15E at Elmendorf will soon be replace by the F-22A Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown)

    Soaring eagles

  • Misawa readies for upcoming AEF

    With more than 1,000 Airmen postured for the upcoming Air Expeditionary Force cycle, and the 13th Fighter Squadron set to rotate with the 14th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base is in the fight on the War on Terrorism. "It's a significant deployment," said 1st Lt. Christine Kiernan-Ortiz, officer in charge of plans at the 35th Fighter Wing's
  • 070413--MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --Capt. Kevin Hicok, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, gives the panther "claw" sign before launching on an F-16 Close Air Support training mission here. The 13th Fighter Squadron is making final preparations for their Air Expeditionary Force deployment to Iraq this summer. The squadron will replace the 14th Fighter Squadron currently conducting combat operations in Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Barnett)

    13th FS Panthers of Misawa prepare to deploy

    Shifting focus and learning a new mission seems to be the preparation theme for the Panthers of the 13th Fighter Squadron as they prepare to replace the 14th Fighter Squadron in Iraq. "Historically, the Wild Weasel mission has been to find and destroy enemy air defenses," said Capt. Larry Sullivan, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, of the fighter wing's
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon, 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev., sits in pre-contact position awaiting to receive fuel from a KC-10 extender over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex on April 18 during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) (Released)

    Wings over Alaska

  • EIEL SON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Staff Sgt. Dave Torrance, 210th Rescue Squadron Detachment 1 flight engineer, prepares to lower a hoist to lift a pararescuemen during a combat search and rescue mission April 17. Red Flag-Alaska exercises help enhance combat training for U.S. military and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Weaver).

    Alaska range, airspace critical to combat training

    Ejecting out of a fighter jet at more than 400 miles an hour, aircrew members have one objective--to make it to the ground alive. For an F-15 fighter pilot and his navigator, the combat search and rescue training scenario during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 stranded them with severe injuries on the expansive Pacific Alaskan Range Complex. The 210th Rescue

  • Accurate contact information critical to mission, family

    What happens when a service member fails to notify military agencies of a change to his or her phone number? Personnel databases become obsolete. Pyramid recalls fail. Hospitals can't contact or set up appointments for patients. What if every service member on base was to change his or her telephone number at the same time? Sound improbable? Not so
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Members of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Seven (VFA-87) perform maintenance on a Navy F/A-18 during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. VFA-87 is home based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

    Virgina sailors visit Eielson to work with joint service, experience Alaska

    Joint and coalition combat operations are prevalent in today's world and exercises such as Red Flag-Alaska are vital training opportunities structured to achieve success and cohesiveness in real-world missions. Although the fight here at Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 is simulated, U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Seven's (VFA-87) trip to participate

  • Airman's Creed exemplifies warfighting ethos

    The Air Force chief of staff introduced the new "Airman's Creed" April 18 to provide Airmen a tangible statement of beliefs that they can hold most dear. The Airman's Creed reflects pride in the role of air, space and cyberspace power and the Air Force's commitment in supporting and defending the nation. The creed is fueled by the Air Force's
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Major Argyle (left), KC-10 Aircraft Commander, and Captain Capodicasa, KC-10 pilot, 78th Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey fly over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex here as call sign "Shaman Five One" during a refueling mission on 18 April in support of Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Strang)

    Flight of Shaman Five One

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