Eielson AFB, like almost all of Alaska, is in area code +1 907
Yes, Amber Hall is still in use on Eielson and houses various offices from Legal, to the Marketing Dept.
The driving distance from Robins to Eielson is approx. 4125 miles, and an estimated drive time of approx. 70 hours.
No, Eielson AFB is located approx. 40 miles SE of Fairbanks. The closest town is North Pole, AK. Eielson is considered its own city and has its own zip code.
From Eielson AFB to Joint Base Elmendorff-Richardson (aka Fort Richardson) in Anchorage is about 380 miles and takes approximately 7 hours drive time.
As of my last update in October 2023, Amber Hall at Eielson Air Force Base was not actively used for its original purpose as a fitness center. The facility has undergone various changes, but for the most current status regarding its use, it is best to check with official Eielson AFB sources or recent updates from the base.
The coldest I've personally experienced was -55. I've been told it can venture down to the -60's though.
Brodeur Cooper Gibson is me lol I live in Alaska at the moment. At Eielson AFB, AK <--- moving soon ;)
The northern most Air Force Base on US soil is Eielson AFB, 26 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. There may be one farther north but not on US soil.
Carl Ben Eielson died in 1929.
Jorge Eielson died on 2006-03-08.
Jorge Eielson was born on 1924-04-13.