Fairchild honorary commander orientation flight

Cally King, an honorary commander for the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, looks out of the window of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during an honorary commander orientation flight over Washington state March 6, 2024. Honorary commanders attended a mission brief and orientation flight to view Fairchild Air Force Base’s air refueling mission and capabilities. The honorary commander program pairs local civic leaders with a group or a squadron to gain a deeper insight to the Air Force and Fairchild AFB’s mission to develop well-informed advocates in the Inland Northwest community. The honorary commanders advocate for, advise and collaborate with base leaders to provide connections between Fairchild AFB and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild honorary commander orientation flight

Manny Hochheimer, an honorary commander for the 92nd Operations Group, views aerial refueling of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during an honorary commander orientation flight over Washington state, March 6, 2024. Honorary commanders attended a mission brief and orientation flight to view Fairchild Air Force Base’s air refueling mission and capabilities. The honorary commander program pairs local civic leaders with a group or a squadron to gain a deeper insight to the Air Force and Fairchild AFB’s mission to develop well-informed advocates in the Inland Northwest community. The honorary commanders advocate for, advise and collaborate with base leaders to provide connections between Fairchild AFB and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild honorary commander orientation flight

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during an honorary commander orientation flight over Washington state, March 6, 2024. Honorary commanders attended a mission brief and orientation flight to view Fairchild Air Force Base’s air refueling mission and capabilities. The honorary commander program pairs local civic leaders with a group or a squadron to gain a deeper insight to the Air Force and Fairchild AFB’s mission to develop well-informed advocates in the Inland Northwest community. The honorary commanders advocate for, advise and collaborate with base leaders to provide connections between Fairchild AFB and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild honorary commander orientation flight

Katherine Morgan, an Air Mobility Command civic leader, takes photos of pilots during an honorary commander orientation flight over Washington state, March 6, 2024. Honorary commanders attended a mission brief and orientation flight to view Fairchild Air Force Base’s air refueling mission and capabilities. The honorary commander program pairs local civic leaders with a group or a squadron to gain a deeper insight to the Air Force and Fairchild AFB’s mission to develop well-informed advocates in the Inland Northwest community. The honorary commanders advocate for, advise and collaborate with base leaders to provide connections between Fairchild AFB and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Fairchild honorary commander orientation flight

U.S. Airmen and honorary commanders pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 6, 2024. Honorary commanders attended a mission brief and orientation flight to view Fairchild AFB’s air refueling mission and capabilities. The honorary commander program pairs local civic leaders with a group or a squadron to gain a deeper insight to the Air Force and Fairchild AFB’s mission to develop well-informed advocates in the Inland Northwest community. The honorary commanders advocate for, advise and collaborate with base leaders to provide connections between Fairchild AFB and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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PHOTOS: Fairchild honorary commander orientation flight

Published March 29, 2024
By Senior Airman Haiden Morris
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --

U.S. Airmen and honorary commanders attend an orientation flight at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 6, 2024. Honorary commanders attended a mission brief and orientation flight to view Fairchild AFB’s air refueling mission and capabilities. The honorary commander program pairs local civic leaders with a group or a squadron to gain a deeper insight to the Air Force and Fairchild AFB’s mission to develop well-informed advocates in the Inland Northwest community. The honorary commanders advocate for, advise and collaborate with base leaders to provide connections between Fairchild AFB and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)