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  • Staff Sgt. Matthew Mundy, 92nd Security Forces Squadron certified defense operations controller, secures the flightline during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 4, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities to test and validate command, control and operational procedures. The training is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of USSTRATCOM and component forces’ ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ forces as directed by the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patino)

    Global Thunder keeps Airmen ready for anything

    Team Fairchild participated in a United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise, Global Thunder 18, to enhance joint mobility operations with Air National Guard partners and to execute and sustain mission readiness.
  • Airman 1st Class Daniel Coughlin, 92nd Communications Squadron knowledge management journeyman, poses for a photo Nov. 6, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Coughlin developed an innovative procedure to better disseminate an organizational climate survey, ultimately saving hundreds of man-hours through utilizing the base SharePoint tool kit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Daniello)

    92nd CS Airman innovates process, aids DEOCS

    An Airman from Team Fairchild has developed an innovative procedure to better disseminate an organizational climate survey, ultimately saving hundreds of man-hours through utilizing the base SharePoint tool kit.
  • Master Sgt. Gavin Douglas, 92nd Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager, tests an iPad mount on the steering column of a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 16, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The AFREP team has developed specialized iPad mounts that streamline aircrew’s access to checklists, maps, and line of sight for gauges and flight equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

    AFREP team innovates, modernizes KC-135 pilot flight operations

    Two Airmen from the 92nd Maintenance Group’s Air Force Repair Enhancement Program have saved the Air Force more than $200,000 through cost savings and cost avoidance procedures, streamlining processes and reinvigorating equipment since March.
  • 61 year-old Stratotanker getting the job done

    Legacy Stratotanker refuels newest Air Force fighters

    Team Fairchild’s KC-135 Stratotanker was hard at work refueling six of the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighters, the F-35A Lightning II, over the Pacific Northwest Oct. 17.
  • Airmen compete in MXG Fall Olympics

    MXG Airmen enhance mobility partnerships

    Maintenance Airmen from the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings gathered together for the 2017 Fall Maintenance Olympics to compete in games that focused on skills, teamwork, camaraderie and communication Oct. 13.
  • Cake cutting

    It takes two to tanker

    October 1, 2007, a ceremony was held to reveal the nose art on a Fairchild’s KC-135 Stratotanker, a representation of the new classic association between the active duty 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the Washington Air National Guard 141st ARW.
  • Shriners Hospital patient earns wings for “Pilot for a Day” event

    Shriners Hospital patient earns wings for 'Pilot for a Day'

    A once in a lifetime opportunity was given to an eight year-old Shriners Hospital patient who was invited to be a Fairchild Pilot for a Day Sept. 22.
  • KC-135 Stratotankers stand ready on the flight line during an exercise Sept. 11, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The KC-135 is an aerial refueling platform capable of delivering more than 200,000 pounds of fuel to U.S. and allied nation aircraft globally at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)

    Fairchild wraps up ‘furious’ exercise

    Team Fairchild concluded three days of high-powered operations, superior teamwork and the conscientious efforts of Airmen, resulting in a highly successful conclusion to exercise “Titan Fury” here Sept. 15, 2017.
  • Fairchild conducts 9/11 and National POW/MIA retreat ceremonies

    Fairchild conducts 9/11 and National POW/MIA retreat ceremonies

    Team Fairchild held two retreat ceremonies recently to recognize the events of Sept. 11, 2011, as well as individuals listed as Prisoner of War/Missing in Action here
  • Financial Crimes Enforcement Network database

    Take charge of finances before you lose your clearance

    Did you know your security clearance could be affected if you get into financial trouble?
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