5010th Civil Engineering Squadron

The 5010th Civil Engineering Squadron was a United States Air Force unit assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Established in the early years of the Cold War, the squadron played a crucial role in constructing, maintaining, and upgrading the base’s infrastructure to support strategic air operations in the Arctic region. Its engineers were instrumental in adapting facilities to withstand extreme weather conditions and enabling continuous bomber and reconnaissance missions during heightened tensions with the Soviet Union. The squadron’s legacy is reflected in its significant contributions to the readiness and resilience of Eielson AFB throughout its period of activity.