Story by Senior Airman Johnny Diaz | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 02.16.2024
I reflect on the short time I spent out here in the arctic survival grounds, and how invaluable the experience has been, finding joy in both the challenges in the tasks and the camaraderie with my team....
Story by Airman Eric Fisher | 354th Fighter Wing | 04.18.2017
Congressional staff delegates visited Eielson, April 18, to gain improved understanding of the 354th Fighter Wing’s mission in order to pass on pertinent information to members of congress. During the tour, delegates received a unit mission brief and F-35 Lighting II aircraft beddown update, visited Air Education and Training Command’s Arctic Survival School, the 168th Wing and various......
Story by Airman 1st Class Peter Reft | 354th Fighter Wing | 02.27.2013
The piercing cold invades your lungs as your legs and hands begin to go numb. It is 50 degrees below zero and you have two hours of daylight before darkness envelopes your world. Every useable resource is gone, either burnt to ashes or crushed into oblivion. With only your knife, a few feet of synthetic cord, a handsaw and a parachute, you must quickly build a shelter. The only choice you have......
Story by Airman 1st Class Yash Rojas | 354th Fighter Wing | 11.29.2011
Surviving in the wilderness could be intimidating for some, but doing so during a brutal Alaskan winter could be downright scary....
