Eielson is located in the interior of Alaska, about 20 miles SE of Fairbanks. The city of North Pole is about 8 to 10 miles from Eielson and is smaller with limited conveniences. Please refer to Must Know Items for additional information.
Major Command:
Eielson AFB is part of 11th AF headquartered at Elmendorf AFB. 11th AF is part of the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) our Major Command.
Mission:
The 354th Fighter Wing operates, maintains, and trains combat forces in close air support and interdiction missions in support of the war plans of three operational theaters. In addition, the wing operates and maintains PACAF's largest air-to-ground bombing range complex and conducts PACAF's premier large force exercise, COPE THUNDER. Eielson supports the operations of the 168th Air Refueling Group, Alaska Air National Guard, which operates KC-135 aircraft in support of PACAF operations. The wing hosts the USAF Arctic Survival School (AETC), the Alaska ANG Search and Recovery Det 1, which operates HH-60 helicopters, and Det 460 of the AF Technical Applications Center. Eielson supports the 13th Space Warning Squadron at Clear AFS.
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Telephone access:
Eielson's DSN is: 317-377-XXXX Operator's number is: 317-377-1110
Eielson's History:
The 354th Fighter Wing has a long and illustrious past. Since its constitution in 1942, the unit has seen action in every major conflict in which the United States has been involved, except for the Korean Conflict. From the skies over Germany to the sands of Iraq, the 354th has performed with distinction. Originally dubbed "Mile 26," in 1946, Mile 26 was renamed Eielson AFB after famed arctic aviation pioneer Carl Ben Eielson. Eielson AFB now boasts two flying squadrons equipped with F-16 and A-10 aircraft. The Wing and its ranges support one of the largest and most realistic training exercises in PACAF, Cope Thunder.
Eielson AFB: Installation
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Name : Clear Air Station
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Web Address : http://www.famnet.com
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Clear Air Station is now on FAMNET Crossroads.
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