FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska ~ 28 OCT 2014

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

Eielson Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located approximately 26 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska and just southeast of Moose Creek, Alaska.

The host unit at Eielson is the 354th Fighter Wing (354 FW) assigned to the Pacific Air Forces Eleventh Air Force. The 354 FW primary mission is to support Red Flag – Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander–directed field training exercises for U.S. Forces, provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close-air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

Eielson is home to the 354th Fighter Wing which is part of the Eleventh Air Force (11 AF) of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). The 354th Fighter Wing mission is "To train, deliver, maintain and support combat power across the globe while taking care of our people, their families and our infrastructure." To accomplish that mission, the wing implements flying operations, mission support, maintenance and medical care functions and is host to 10 tenant units.

The 354th Operations Group directs operations, training, and standardization of F-16CG weapons systems providing realistic combat training. The group provides training and support for expeditionary combat employment of wing assigned assets across a full spectrum of aerospace operations. Functions as primary liaison between the FAA, Army, and Air Force on all airpower applications.

The 353rd Combat Training Squadron provides oversight and management of the largest air training complex in the world, the 67,000 square mile Pacific Alaska Range Complex. The unit also hosts RED FLAG-Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

The 354th Operations Support Squadron trains for and supports combat employment training for wing assigned F-16CG aircraft. Support includes airspace and flying hour programming, life support, operations training, weapons and tactics, intelligence, operations plans, and theater battle management systems, and is responsible for local air traffic control, weather service, and airfield management.

Learn More About Eielson Air Force Base HERE!!

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Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

To: AZamericonnie

41 posted on 10/27/2014 6:41:59 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (Resist in place.)

To: AZamericonnie

Even when i got hit by a tornado, I RODE it home. At 10 MPH. In FIRST GEAR. For Ten Miles. In Rain.

It is my BEST Motorcycle story, but no one believes me.

42 posted on 10/27/2014 6:46:45 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)

To: laurenmarlowe; AZamericonnie; LUV W; Kathy in Alaska

Never been ther but looks neat.

43 posted on 10/27/2014 6:53:03 PM PDT by SandRat (<Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)

Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

I’m off to the airport to pick up my sister.

44 posted on 10/27/2014 6:55:10 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

To: laurenmarlowe

Howdy, Lauren! (((hugs))) Great thread tonight!

WE need a road trip to Alaska...don’t you think? :)

45 posted on 10/27/2014 7:01:10 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)

To: AZamericonnie; laurenmarlowe; Kathy in Alaska

I, too, am sorry to read that Lauren isn’t feeling well.

Get better soon, Gal! :)

46 posted on 10/27/2014 7:03:00 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)

Hiya Luvvy, (((HUGS)))

47 posted on 10/27/2014 7:09:07 PM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

Hiya Luvvy, (((HUGS)))

48 posted on 10/27/2014 7:09:13 PM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

Hiya Luvvy, (((HUGS)))

49 posted on 10/27/2014 7:09:18 PM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

Hiya Luvvy, (((HUGS)))

50 posted on 10/27/2014 7:09:23 PM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

Hiya Luvvy, (((HUGS)))

51 posted on 10/27/2014 7:09:27 PM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

Sorry for using you :-)

52 posted on 10/27/2014 7:09:55 PM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

Are you having a seizure ??

d:^)

53 posted on 10/27/2014 7:10:34 PM PDT by tomkat ( /.02)

Thought I felt something tickle. LOL!

That’s ok...maybe I’ll get ya back one day! :)

Started the move yet?:)

54 posted on 10/27/2014 7:19:17 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)

I'm moving to the old home state of Washington on Nov. 1st.

I wanted to move to Texas but my kids live up here.

Daughter said she wants a handgun so I'll be taking her to the range soon to see what caliber is best for her. She said she wants a purple gun, LOL!

55 posted on 10/27/2014 7:26:38 PM PDT by PROCON (Ask Yourself This..Are You More Likely to be Infected or Beheaded Today Than You Were 6 Years Ago?)

You would have loved it here, but don’t blame you for wanting to be close to your daughter. I think she SHOULD have a purple gun! :)

56 posted on 10/27/2014 8:17:29 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)

To: laurenmarlowe

Something that I am used to.... Carry On My Wayward Son

57 posted on 10/27/2014 10:34:47 PM PDT by eyedigress (e(!zOld storm chaser from the west)/?s)

To: E.G.C.; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; MEG33; LUV W; PROCON; SandRat; Allegra; ...

58 posted on 10/28/2014 12:35:58 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Fruit?

Pizza?

59 posted on 10/28/2014 12:37:34 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.
Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

60 posted on 10/28/2014 12:39:53 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))

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