Firefighters extinguish the flame

Tech. Sgt. Steevens, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fireman, briefs Chief Master Sgt. Wendy Hansen, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, during live fire training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash, April 17, 2013. Steevens explains how the assitant chief of operations performs command and control during most major emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

Firefighters extinguish the flame

A P-19 Airport Rescue Fire Fighting apparatus puts out fire during live fire training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 17, 2013. The training teaches firefighters the proper agent application and agent conservation for exterior and interior aircraft fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)

Blue Star Spouse Award

Col. Newberry, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and his wife, Jill, presents the Blue Star Spouse Award to Mrs. Lauren Freebourn, April 18,2013. The award is presented to Fairchild spouses for their commitment to excellence and support to the Fairchild family. Chadwick is an active member of the enlisted spouses club. Anyone interested in nominating someone for the Blue Star Spouse Award should contact their squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

Blue Star Spouse Award

Col. Newberry, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and his wife, Jill, presents the Blue Star Spouse Award to Mrs. Awanta Edwards, April 17, 2013. The award is presented to Fairchild spouses for their commitment to excellence and support to the Fairchild family. Chadwick is an active member of the enlisted spouses club. Anyone interested in nominating someone for the Blue Star Spouse Award should contact their squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha Krolikowski)

Royalty graces Fairchild

Krista Poor, 92nd Medical Operations Squadron case manager, discusses her role in the care of a wounded warrior with Miss Spokane Hannah Cvancara and Mrs. Spokane Shelby FitzGerald at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., March 22, 2013. Fairchild was one of their many stops in the Inland Northwest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

Fairchild's Finest: Staff Sgt. Sam Converse

Staff Sgt. Sam Converse, 509th Weapons Squadron boom operator, simulates refueling an F-22 Raptor in the boom operator weapons system trainer to attain an updated currency to keep her skill set up-to-date at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., March 21, 2013. It’s mandatory for boom operators to update their currencies every 60 days to remain proficient at their job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)