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Fairchild Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mason Adamson, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information Service Center member, works on refueling equipment during the Combat Readiness Exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 7, 2026.

Combat Readiness Exercise '26
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Padilla, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. AF F-16 Fighting Falcon over the southwest region of America, July 29, 2026.

Extending the reach of airpower
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric McNair, 92nd Operations Group first sergeant, stands in front of an attack fire apparatus for an environmental portrait at Spokane County Fire District #3, Cheney, Washington, Aug 5., 2026. Responding to emergencies as a volunteer firefighter helps protect the local community while demonstrating the commitment to service that supports military readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Audie Curtis)

Answering the call beyond the uniform
A volunteer for an Emergency Family Assistance Center folds donated clothes.

EFAC activated at Fairchild Air Force Base to support wildfire-affected personnel and families
limited evacuation order for Fairchild Air Force Base

Fairchild Air Force Base issues limited evacuation order for personnel impacted by local wildfires

Our Mission

As America's Super Tanker Wing, we are always ready to protect the homeland, deter aggression, fight, and win whenever our nation calls.

Our Vision

Global Reach through a team of empowered Airmen.