Eielson AFB, AK

To provide or perform religious support for all authorized personnel of Eielson AFB, AK during peacetime and across the full spectrum of war in order to support the command in the facilitation of the free exercise of religion. To advise the command in matters of religion, morals, morale, and ethical issues in order to support the unit mission.

The chaplain can be contacted at 907-377-2130 or DSN 377-2130.

The base chapel accommodates all religious faiths and offers a variety of religious, social and educational programs. There are three Protestant chaplains and one Catholic chaplain, and four chaplain assistants. Retreats and religious emphasis days are conducted throughout the year. Opportunities for spiritual and personal growth are offered in areas such as couple enrichment and interpersonal relationships. The religious education program—Protestant and Catholic—
includes classes for all ages Sunday mornings, as well as small group Bible studies. Catholic mass, and Protestant traditional and gospel religious services are celebrated regularly. Arrangements for marriage, baptism and other spiritual rites are made with individual chaplains. Marriage preparation with a Protestant chaplain takes at least three months. The requirements for Catholic marriage preparation are six months as specified by the local Diocese of Fairbanks. For information on chapel activities call (907) 377-2130.