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  • Non-Commissioned Officers graduate from academy

    Congratulations to the following Fairchild graduates from class 07-5 of the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The graduation ceremony was held July 12 at the Peterson AFB Club for the class of 86 students. Tech. Sgt. Arthur Beard, 92nd Communications Squadron Tech. Sgt.

  • Hands on the wheel, please

    As a reminder to all base personnel, Fairchild's supplement to AFI 31-204 prohibits the use of cell phones while operating a moving vehicle unless the vehicle operator is using a hands-free device. While using the hands-free device, the driver must be able to hear emergency signals. Emergency

  • County-wide burning ban in effect for 60 days

    Beginning July 13, Spokane County Building Official Jim Manson, who also holds County Fire Marshal responsibilities, has ordered an immediate county-wide burning ban that will remain in effect for the next 60 days. The local Fire Districts are already on heightened alert and are very supportive of

  • Prepare for the unavoidable

    As of July 12 there were 33 large fires burning in the U.S. with over 860,000 acres, or 1350 square miles, consumed. Wildfire season extends to October in the western states and many of the current and potential fires will not be completely out until snowfall does the job. With our extreme heat and

  • Fairchild briefs

    Former Air Force Chief of Staff to visit Fairchild Former CSAF, Gen. Ronald Fogleman, is scheduled to visit Fairchild July 24-25 as part of Fairchild's commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Air Force. Property Claims Team Fairchild lost a valuable member of its force. Staff Sgt. Joshua

  • Security forces team trains for Rodeo

    It's 9 a.m. and already getting warm as three security forces Airmen run to the first of nine checkpoints in a multi-stage field training exercise here July 13. The 92nd Security Forces Squadron's Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2007 team is training for the competition scheduled to begin July 21. The

  • LES doesn't stand for Llamas, Eels and Seals

    As Airmen, every two weeks we receive a Leave and Earnings Statement and our wallet gets a little fatter. For some just putting that extra money in their pockets is good enough, but it shouldn't be. An LES is a very significant document. It has valuable information, personal and financial. So, just

  • Fairchild Airmen train with McChord teams for AMC Rodeo 2007

    Airmen who will represent Fairchild at the bi-annual Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2007 teamed up with their counterparts from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., for four days of training this week at the Grant County International Airport here. This year's "Rodeo," the name given to the major

  • Education Briefs

    CDC high scorers Congratulations to Fairchild students who received a 90 percent or higher on their Career Development Course end-of-course exam in June. 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Staff Sgt. Brandon Church 95 Senior Airman Kristopher Doughty 92 92nd Communications Squadron Staff Sgt. Gregory Reid

  • Fairchild briefs

    Free movie The Airman and Family Readiness Center is sponsoring a children's free movie matinee July 14, 2 - 4 p.m., at the base theater. Military children and their parents can enjoy the matinee, Bridge to Terabithia, with popcorn, drink and candy. The first 400 people will be admitted. Air Force