Location
Eielson AFB is located 26 miles southeast of Fairbanks, in the interior of Alaska. The city of North Pole, where the spirit of Christmas lives year round, is located just 10 miles from Eielson. North Pole is a small friendly community with a full array of services: dining, service organizations, parks, churches and events throughout the year. This is a high cost area. The base operator’s phone number is (907) 377-1110.
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, the area 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.
Mission
Eielson AFB is part of 11th AF headquartered at Elmendorf AFB. 11th AF is part of the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), our Major Command. 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.
Population Served
Eielson AFB serves a large population made up of over 6,900 active duty, guard and reserve, family members, civilians, contractors, and retirees.
Base Transportation
Currently, there is no base transportation on this installation.
Sponsorship
Once your gaining organization has received confirmation of your PCS, they will assign a sponsor to you. Your sponsor should provide you with an Eielson sponsor package that has information about the local community, including housing, schools, employment, and any other information they think you will need. Your sponsor should also provide you with information about your gaining organization, including the name of your Commander and First Sergeant. Keep your sponsor informed during your PCS. If your arrival plans change, be sure to contact your sponsor. Your sponsor will be responsible for welcoming you to the base and your organization. Your sponsor will assist with pre-arrival arrangements, answer questions, meet you personally upon arrival, and ensure your move to Eielson goes smoothly and all your in-processing needs are met.
Your mail can be forwarded to Eielson at the following address:
Your Name (Not General Delivery)
365 Kodiak Street, Stop 2000
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Mail and packages can be forwarded no more than 60 days in advance to Eielson’s Postal Service Center. Due to limited space here at the center, large packages are expectable but you will be required to appoint an individual from your unit with permission to receive your parcels. If you will be sending any packages using FedEx or the United Parcel Service, please send them to the above address and not to your new work address here at Eielson. Sending mail and packages to your work address could delay you receiving them in a timely manner upon arrival here. If you have any questions or need special assistance, you can contact the Eielson Postal Service Center at (907) 377-1841 or DSN 317-377-1841.
Temporary Quarters
Reservations for temporary accommodations at the Eielson Lodging Office (Goldrush Inn) on base can be made in advance by calling (907) 377-1844 or DSN 317-377-1844. Please do not assume there will be space available for you if you do not have a reservation. We have several exercises during the summer months which coincide with our high PCS season. If you do not have a reservation you will probably not get a room. Reservations are highly encouraged to avoid having to send members off base for lodging. Make your billeting reservations as early as possible. PCS in members can stay in billeting for 30 days. Lodging can be extended for valid reasons upon approval from the unit First Sergeant.
Relocation Assistance
The Newcomer’s briefing is held on every Tuesday throughout the month, from 0800-1230, at the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) building on the third floor. A clinic in-processing is held on the same day, from 1330-1630, at the 354th Medical Clinic. A Right Start Family Information Day is an orientation for all active duty military, government civilians, and family members that is held the 2nd Thursday of every month during the months of September-April. It is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month during the months of May-August. It is a mandatory briefing that will provide essential information regarding winter survival, safety, legal, and on and off base events and activities. Family members are encouraged to attend.
The Airman and Family Readiness Center has many resources and services to help you make a successful transition to Eielson. If you need household items while awaiting your shipment of household goods, the loan closet has items available for check-out until yours arrive. Free child care is available through the Child Care for PCS program for 20 hours per child within 60 days of your arrival. Air Force Aid Society is available to assist with financial emergencies that may occur. Stop by Bldg. 2631, Monday-Thursday, 0630-1730, and Friday, 0730-1630 to see what is available to you during your move. For more detailed information on the Airman and Family Readiness Center and other base agencies call (907) 377-2178 or DSN 317-377-2178.
Critical Installation Information
Eielson AFB is located in interior Alaska where temperatures can range from 85 degrees in the summer to -60 degrees in extreme winter conditions.
If you are driving to Eielson in the winter, your vehicle should be winterized prior to leaving your current location. You should also carry an emergency kit in each vehicle. The minimum requirement for vehicle winterization is a quality engine block heater, anti-freeze mixed to provide protection to -60 degrees, and up to 5W30 (standard) or 10W30 (synthetic) motor oil. Ensure all belts and hoses are in good condition and consider carrying spares if you are driving to Alaska. When you arrive, it is imperative you have your vehicle completely winterized. Costs for winterization can be as much as $500.
A winter vehicle emergency kit should include, at a minimum: blankets, high energy source food (candy), water, flares, a candle, matches, gloves, hats, coats, signaling device (fluorescent orange), and first aid kit.
Drive with caution and watch for icy roads and animals. Caribou, moose and bear are often seen on the roadside or even in the road. These animals often dart across the highway as you approach them.
Firearms are not authorized in billeting, temporary living facilities or dormitories. Firearms can be temporarily or permanently stored in the Security Forces Armory located in Building 451 Division Street, phone number (907) 377-5130 or DSN 317-377-2036.
Major Units
354 Services Squadron (BLDG 354)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-1190
DSN: 377-2472
FAX: 907-377-3793
354 Security Force Squadron (BLDG 434)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-5227
DSN: 377-5227
FAX: 907-377-1474
354 Medical Group (BLDG 2630)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-5235 ext. 282
DSN: 377-5235 ext. 282
FAX: 907-377-4053
71 Composite Squadron (BLDG 2311)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-2041
DSN: 377-3267
FAX: 907-377-1261
168 Air Refueling Wing (BLDG 2637)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-6168
DSN: 377-3413
FAX: 907-377-1940
AFOSI DET 632 (BLDG 373)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-1852
DSN: 377-1798
FAX: 907-377-2761
Defense Commissary Agency (BLDG 2540)
Contact Information:
Commissary Officer
COM: 907-377-3147
DSN: 377-1481
FAX: 907-377-2148
DET, 210 Rescue Squadron (BLDG 2511)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-3921
DSN: 377-3920
FAX: 907-377-2670
DET 1, 66 Training Squadron (BLDG 2610)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-1762
DSN: 377-3250
FAX: 907-377-1790
Detachment 460 (BLDG 2681)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-2428
DSN: 377-2180
FAX: 907-377-3044
Detachment 140L-A 372TR (Field Training DET)
Contact Information:
Commander (BLDG 3126)
COM: 907-377-2465
DSN: 377-2465/1664
FAX: 907-377-4874
3rd Air Support Operations Sq (BLDG 1595)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-353-6936
DSN: 353-7082
FAX: 907-353-7951
354 Support Group
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-3258
DSN: 377-3258
FAX: 377-7090
354 Medical Operations SQ
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-5235 ext 262
DSN: 377-5235 ext 262
354 Medical Support SQ
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-5235 ext 306
DSN: 377-5235 ext 306
Wing Staff Agencies
Contact Information:
Commander, 354 Mission Support Squadron
COM: 907-377-2326
DSN: 377-3720
FAX: 377-3103
354 Fighter Wing (BLDG 354)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-6101
DSN: 377-6101
FAX: 907-3771145
354 Mission Support Squadron (Bldg 2627)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-3720
DSN: 907-377-3720
FAX: 907-377-3103
354 Logistics Readiness Squadron (BLDG 422)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-3376
DSN: 377-3376
FAX: 907-377-2972
354 Operations Group (BLDG 354)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-2114
DSN: 377-3532
FAX: 907-377-3523
354 Operations Support Sq (BLDG 354)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-1630
DSN: 377-1588
FAX: 907-399-2261
355 Fighter Squadron (Bldg 713)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-4123
DSN: 377-4123/3181
FAX: 907-377-1245
18 Fighter Squadron (BLDG 713)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-4220
DSN: 907-377-4160
354 Combat Training Squadron (BLDG 2559)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-4243
DSN: 377-4359
FAX: 907-377-1118
354 Logistics Support Group (BLDG 354)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-5102
DSN: 377-2207
FAX: 907-377-4478
354 Logistics Support Squadron ( BLDG 551/354)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-2026
DSN: 377-1220
FAX: 907-377-3245
354 Contracting Squadron (BLDG 354)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-5207
DSN: 377-4068
FAX: 907-377-2389
354 Maintenance Squadron (BLDG 551)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-5272
DSN: 377-4241
FAX: 907-377-4925
354 Civil Engineering Squadron (BLDG 2310)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-5213
DSN: 377-5143
FAX: 377-5026
354 Communications Squadron (BLDG 2543)
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 907-377-4149
DSN: 377-1050
FAX: 907-377-4891
Contact Info
Eielson AFB
2631 Wabash Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702-1720
Phone 907-377-2178
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2178/2133
Adult Education Centers
Education Office
2623 Wabash Avenue
Suite 103
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-4193
Phone (DSN) 317-377-4193
Automotive Services
AAFES Auto Service Station
2219 Central Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1218
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1218
Barracks/Single Service Member Housing
Dormitory Manager Office
2334 Central Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-2727
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2727
Beauty/Barber Shops
Beauty/Barber Shops
2518 Central Ave
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-372-2290
Chapels
Eielson Base Chapel
472 Kodiak St
Eielson, AK 99702
Phone 377-2130
Child Development Centers
Child Development Center
2449 French Creek Drive
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-3237
Child and Youth Registration and Referral
Family Child Care
2555 Coman Drive
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-3636
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Legal Office
354 Broadway Street Unit 2B
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-4114
Phone (DSN) 317-377-4114
Civilian Personnel Office
Civilian Personnel Office
2627 Wabash Ave
Eielson Air Force Base, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-5172
Commissary/Shoppette
Eielson Commissary
2540 Central Ave
Suite 100
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-2173
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2173
Dental Clinics
Eielson Dental Clinic
2630 Central Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1846
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1846
Emergency Relief Services
Air Force Aid Society
2631 Wabash Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-2178
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2178
Exceptional Family Member Program/Special Needs
Special Needs/Identification and Assignment Coordinator
2630 Central Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-4041
Phone (DSN) 317-377-4041
Exchange(s)
Base Exchange
2518 Central Ave
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-4154
Family Advocacy Program
Family Advocacy Program
2630 Central Ave
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-4041
Phone (DSN) 317-377-4041
Family Center
Airman and Family Readiness Center
2631 Wabash Avenue, Suite 1
354 MSS/DPF
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-2178
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2178
Family Child Care/Child Development Homes
Family Child Care
2555 Coman Drive
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-3636
Federal Credit Unions
AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union
2518 Central Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 1-800-525-9094
Finance Office
Finance Office
354 Broadway Avenue
Unit 4B
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1851
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1851
Gymnasiums/Fitness Centers
Baker Field House Fitness and Sports Center
462 Broadway Ave
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1231
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1231
Health Benefits Advisory
Health Benefits Advisory
2630 Central Avenue
Suite M107
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-5155
Phone (DSN) 317-377-5155
Hospital/Medical Treatment Facility(s)
354 Medical Group Clinic
2630 Central Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1847
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1847
Household Goods/Transportation Office (inbound)
Traffic Management Office
354 Broadway Ave
Suite 1A
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1848
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1848
Household Goods/Transportation Office (outbound)
Traffic Management Office
354 Broadway Ave
Suite 1A
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1848
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1848
Housing Office/Government Housing
Housing Management Office
2529 Wabash Ave
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1840
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1840
Housing Referral Office/Housing Privatization
Housing Management Office
2529 Wabash Ave
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1840
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1840
ID/CAC Card Processing
ID/CAC Card Processing Office
2627 Wabash Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-2276
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2276
Information and Referral Services
Airman and Family Readiness Center
2631 Wabash Avenue, Suite 1
354 MSS/DPF
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-2178
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2178
Legal Services/JAG
Legal Office
354 Broadway Street Unit 2B
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-4114
Phone (DSN) 317-377-4114
Library
Library
2539 Central Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-3174
Phone (DSN) 317-377-3174
Loan Closet
Loan Closet
2631 Wabash Avenue
Suite 1
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-2178
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2178
MWR (Morale Welfare and Recreation)
354 Services Squadron
354 Broadway Street
Eielson AFB AK, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1232.
Military Clothing Sales
Military Clothing Sales
365 Wabash Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-3385
Phone (DSN) 317-377-3385
New Parent Support Program
New Parent Support Program
2630 Central Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-4041
Phone (DSN) 317-377-4041
Non-appropriated Funds (NAF) Human Resources
Non-appropriated (NAF) Fund Human Resources Office
2529 Wabash Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-3933
Phone (DSN) 317-377-3933
Personal Financial Management Services
Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP)
2631 Wabash Avenue
Suite 1
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-2178
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2178
Personnel Support Office
Military Personnel Support Office
2627 Wabash Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-2276
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2276
Relocation Assistance Program
Relocation Assistance Program
2631 Wabash Avenue
Suite 1
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-2178
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2178
Restaurants/Fast Food
AAFES Food Court
2518 Central Ave
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-372-2475
Retirement Services
Retirement Office
2627 Wabash Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-3900
Phone (DSN) 317-377-3900
School Age Care
Before and After School Care
2572 Central Ave
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-5437
School Liaison Office/Community Schools
School Liaison Officer
354 Broadway Street
Room 160
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-3258
Phone (DSN) 317-377-3258
Spouse Education, Training and Careers
Career Focus Program
2631 Wabash Ave
Eielson AFB, AK 99702-1797
Phone 907-377-2178
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2178
Temporary Lodging/Billeting
Eielson Lodging Office – Goldrush Inn
540 North Street
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1844
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1844 Reservations
Transition Assistance Program
Transition Assistance Program
2631 Wabash Ave
Suite 1
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-2178
Phone (DSN) 317-377-2178
Travel Office
SATO Travel Office
354 Broadway Street
Eielson, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-3145
Phone (DSN) 317-377-3145
Veterinary Services
Eielson Veterinary Clinic
2610 Central Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1176
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1176
Victim Advocate Services
Victims and Assistance Program
354 Broadway Avenue
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-4114
Phone (DSN) 317-377-4114
Welcome/Visitors Center
Eielson AFB Visitor’s/Welcome Center
540 North Street
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-1844
Phone (DSN) 317-377-1844
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC & WIC-O)
Women’s, Infants, Children (WIC) Program
2529 Wabash Avenue
Eielson Air Force Base, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-3119
Phone (DSN) 317-377-3119
Youth Programs/Centers
Eielson Youth Center
714 Ravens Way
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone 907-377-3194
Phone (DSN) 317-377-3194