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On August 6, the same day as the bombing of Hiroshima, Maj. Richard Ira Bong, a former Lockhead P-38 Lightning pilot and Medal of Honor recipient was killed when the Lockhead P-80 Shooting Star he was piloting during a test flight exploded midflight. Fairchild AFB‘s “Bong Street,” was named in honor of him. Bong was commonly referred to as America’s “Ace of Aces,” with a recorded 40 aerial victories while fighting in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, the most by any pilot in United States history. (Courtesy Photo)


A week in history August 6 - 12

On August 6, the same day as the bombing of Hiroshima, Maj. Richard Ira Bong, a former Lockhead P-38 Lightning pilot and Medal of Honor recipient was killed when the Lockhead P-80 Shooting Star he was piloting during a test flight exploded midflight. Fairchild AFB‘s “Bong Street,” was named in honor of him. Bong was commonly referred to as America’s “Ace of Aces,” with a recorded 40 aerial victories while fighting in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, the most by any pilot in United States history. (Courtesy Photo)

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Airman 1st Class Conner O’Connell, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, explains how a KC-135 Stratotanker boom works to Marcus Morgan, Reardon School District superintendent, during an orientation flight at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 18, 2018. This year marks the 60th year the KC-135 has been at Fairchild Air Force Base. With nearly 155 KC-135s assigned to active-duty and more than 170 assigned to the Air National Guard, Fairchild’s 44 birds make it the largest tanker fleet in the world.
Four 93rd Air Refueling Squadron aircrew members and a group of Spokane-area school district superintendents pose for a photo after an orientation flight at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 18, 2018. As the Air Force enhances their partnerships with schools, educators gain more insight into Air Force opportunities and can enhance students’ educational experiences. This partnership benefits recruiting while creating a more efficient way for Airmen and their families to address education concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jesenia Landaverde)
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U.S. Air Force Chaplain Maj. Shawn Bishop, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Chaplain, gives a sermon during a protestant service at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 1, 2018. Through religious programming, morale building, visiting units and counseling support, the Chaplain Corps offers Airmen resources to stay physically, emotionally and spiritually fit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
U.S. Air Force Chaplain Capt. Juan Reyes, 92nd Air Refueling Wing chaplain, provides the closing prayer for Vacation Bible School at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 29, 2018. Chaplain Corps ministry employs a variety of means to reach the heart of individual Airmen and their family members. (Courtesy Photo)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Ferguson-Oliver, 92 Air Refueling Wing Religious Affairs superintendent, mentors Airman Olivia Simione, 92nd ARW Religious Affairs apprentice at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 2, 2018. Religious Affairs Airmen and Chaplains continuously develop and grow their skills to offer quality support to Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
U.S. Air Force Chaplain Maj. Shawn Bishop, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Chaplain, prepares a sermon service at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 1, 2018. The Chaplain Corps’ mission is to provide spiritual care and ensure all Airmen have opportunities to exercise their religious beliefs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)