Team Fairchild celebrates United States Air Force's 69th birthday Published Sept. 16, 2016 By Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Fairchild Air Force Base celebrated the United States Air Force's 69th birthday this week. This cake was part of a ceremony held at the Warrior Inn Dining Facility Sept. 13, 2016.