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  • Spokane, Team Fairchild celebrates local WWII veteran

    Wing leadership from Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane city officials gathered to recognize retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Stan Bennet, a WWII veteran, for his great achievements during his military service to his country and local community, March 20, at a local Spokane retirement home. Bennet

  • Fairchild Airmen recognized for life-saving actions

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Blaine Holland, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services superintendent, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Ferris, 92nd Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technician, received a meritorious life-saving award for their actions in providing

  • Fairchild stages Washington National Guard Blackhawks to fight wildfires

    In the wake of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee declaring a wildfire state of emergency last night, two Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters launched from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to Fairchild AFB today to fight the wildfire dubbed “The Sheep Creek Fire,” which has consumed more

  • Spokane Indians Baseball team visits Fairchild

    Team Fairchild has a lot more in common with the Spokane Indians Baseball team than one may initially think. Both teams train how they fight, pride themselves on teamwork, and both have called the Inland Northwest “home” for quite some time. Not only did the Spokane Indians learn about the

  • Let Freedom Ring

    Annually, Greater Spokane Incorporated and the Spokane Lilac Festival committee host the Annual Let Freedom Ring event honoring members of the armed forces and first responders.This year marked the 62nd anniversary since the event’s inception. Multiple awards were given out, to include: the Neal

  • Fairchild Airmen celebrate Veterans Day

    Nov. 11 is known around the United States as Veterans Day, intended to honor and give thanks to military service members for their sacrifice, dedication and service to the nation.Fairchild celebrated Veterans Day by participating in numerous events including ceremonies at the Spokane Arena, Felts

  • Fairchild Airmen speak at Faces of Voters event

    Airmen from Fairchild Air Force Base spoke at the 2016 Washington State Elections Conference during its “Faces of Voters” event in downtown Spokane, Washington, June 17, 2016.Airman Min Park, 92nd Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, and Chief Master Sgt. David Bishop, 141st Air