http://www.fairchild.af.mil Fairchild Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 24 Jul 2018 19:02:00 GMT Sat, 17 Oct 2020 03:20:59 GMT http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1583022/herschel-walker-there-is-no-shame-in-getting-help Airmen line up one-by-one with wide grins across their faces as they wait anxiously to meet the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner, Herschel Walker, at Fairchild Air Force Base, July 18. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jul/24/2001946310/82/55/0/180718-F-RT301-003.JPG' alt='Herschel Walker shares his story about being diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder and seeking help July 18, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Walker is a former National Football League player and the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)' /> <br /> Tue, 24 Jul 2018 19:02:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1583022/herschel-walker-there-is-no-shame-in-getting-help News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/958002/every-airman-plays-a-role-in-suicide-prevention The Air Force is determined to prevent suicide, but you don’t need to be a specialist or doctor to do that. Sometimes all it takes is starting a conversation. Everyone has a role to play. That’s a key part of the Department of Defense’s #BeThere Campaign, which encourages making a difference through every day connections. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Aug/25/2001615401/82/55/0/160825-F-XE708-001.JPG' alt='Every Airman Plays a Role in Suicide Prevention. #BeThere' /> <br /> Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:32:00 GMT J.D. Levite http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/958002/every-airman-plays-a-role-in-suicide-prevention Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/762522/military-bishop-visits-team-fairchild Most Reverend Neal J. Buckon, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, visited<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/May/06/2001534335/82/55/0/160504-F-JZ707-104.jpg' alt='Father Juan Salonga, 92nd Air Refueling Catholic Priest, listens to Most Reverend Neal J. Buckon, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, during a religious service May 4, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Buckon visited with Airmen from the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and also met with 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wing leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick J. Daniello) ' /> <br /> Fri, 06 May 2016 19:17:24 GMT Airman 1st Class Nick J. Daniello http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/762522/military-bishop-visits-team-fairchild News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/762658/air-force-extends-sapr-services-to-af-civilians The Air Force released a policy memo today allowing Air Force civilian employees who are victims of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Sep/17/2001498704/82/55/0/150910-F-JZ707-027.jpg' alt='The Air Force released a policy memo today allowing Air Force civilian employees who are victims of sexual assault to file restricted and unrestricted reports with their installation&#39;s sexual assault response coordinator. The policy is effective immediately and allows SARCs and sexual assault prevention and response victim advocates to assist Air Force civilians who report sexual assaults by providing crisis intervention and advocacy services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Nick Daniello)' /> <br /> Thu, 17 Sep 2015 20:08:09 GMT Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/762658/air-force-extends-sapr-services-to-af-civilians News Force Shaping Historical Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/762720/fairchild-talent-show-highlights-lgbt-airmen Team Fairchild Airmen participated in a LGBT talent show in the base theater and at Miller Park here<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jul/01/2001261436/82/55/0/150626-F-XX999-006.JPG' alt='Fairchild Airmen pose for a photo following the LGBT talent show held in the base theater and Miller Park June 26, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The event showcased Airmen’s unique skills from across the wing and emphasized the importance of inclusion and acceptance, a cornerstone of modern society. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Henry Medina)' /> <br /> Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:02:33 GMT http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/762720/fairchild-talent-show-highlights-lgbt-airmen News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/762744/tax-team-experienced-successful-2014-filings-base-wide The Fairchild Tax Center had another successful year helping Airmen file their taxes to maximize the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jun/09/2001078774/82/55/0/150609-F-JF989-002.JPG' alt='(U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)' /> <br /> Tue, 09 Jun 2015 22:03:09 GMT http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/762744/tax-team-experienced-successful-2014-filings-base-wide News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/762817/2015-total-force-climate-survey-happening-now Total Force Airmen have an opportunity to express their opinions to Air Force leadership during the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Mar/11/2001032781/82/55/0/150311-F-00XXX-005.JPG' alt='Total Force Airmen will have an opportunity to express their opinions to Air Force leadership during the 2015 Total Force Climate Survey slated for March 13 through April 27. The purpose of the survey is to assess the opinions and perceptions of Air Force active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilian personnel on a wide range of issues including job satisfaction, available resources and unit performance, said Brenda Gainey, acting Air Force Survey Office chief. (Courtesy graphic)' /> <br /> Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:43:59 GMT http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/762817/2015-total-force-climate-survey-happening-now News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495895/marriage-retreat-brings-couples-closer-together Members from Team Fairchild spent the weekend at Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho, Aug. 22<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/27/2000931836/82/55/0/140822-F-BN307-001.JPG' alt='Chaplain (Capt.) Jeffrey Solheim briefs couples during a marriage retreat hosted by the 92nd Air Refueling Wing&#39;s chapel staff at Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho, Aug. 22, 2014. The purpose of the marriage retreat was to build resilient marriages by creating an environment where couples could focus on their relationships and bring attention to how they might be able to improve their marriage. Solheim is a 92nd ARW chaplain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes/Released)' /> <br /> Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:57:52 GMT Staff Sgt. Veronica Montes http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495895/marriage-retreat-brings-couples-closer-together News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495896/spiritual-resilience-for-todays-leaders As a pillar of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, maintaining and strengthening individual spirituality<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/25/2000932343/82/55/0/140825-F-JF989-001.JPG' alt='(U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton/Released)' /> <br /> Mon, 25 Aug 2014 22:23:58 GMT Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495896/spiritual-resilience-for-todays-leaders Features Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495897/retiree-appreciation-day The Fairchild Retiree Activities Office will host a Retiree Appreciation Day on Sept. 5 from 8 a.m.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/May/08/2000852641/82/55/0/140503-F-IY632-015.JPG' alt='Two retirees laugh during Retiree Appreciation Day May 3, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Bases, Ark. Throughout the day, vendors from LRAFB and the local community handed out free samples and brochures to retirees and informed them about their programs and organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cliffton Dolezal)' /> <br /> Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:27:03 GMT http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495897/retiree-appreciation-day News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495898/colleges-answer-questions-at-fairchild-education-fair An Education Fair will be held Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the base education center with<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/25/2000932612/82/55/0/140825-F-XX999-987.JPG' alt='(U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:43:18 GMT http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495898/colleges-answer-questions-at-fairchild-education-fair News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495902/fairchild-blasts-through-color-run-5k <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/19/2000933936/82/55/0/140816-F-ES117-018.JPG' alt='Team Fairchild Airmen and families participate in a Color Run 5k at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 16, 2014. The Color Run was meant to increase base awareness for the upcoming Air Force Ball being held at the Red Lion at the Park in Spokane, Washington, on Sept. 6, celebrating the Air Force’s 67th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)' /> <br /> Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:44:08 GMT DoD News http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495902/fairchild-blasts-through-color-run-5k News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495905/womens-equality-day-celebrates-change "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2012/May/18/2000150295/82/55/0/120518-F-JF989-021.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Jessica Marie Medina, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instruments and flight controls technician, has been selected as a member of Team Fairchild&#39;s elite, Fairchild&#39;s Finest at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton/Released)' /> <br /> Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:25:41 GMT Dr. Constance Ridgeway http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495905/womens-equality-day-celebrates-change News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495912/personnelists-save-time-with-new-technology The most valued Air Force mission asset are Airmen and it's up to 92nd Force Support Squadron<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/11/2000812498/82/55/0/140811-F-XX999-987.JPG' alt='(U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:29:12 GMT Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495912/personnelists-save-time-with-new-technology News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495924/air-force-to-change-enlisted-evaluations-promotions Air Force officials announced a series of sweeping changes to the Enlisted Evaluation System and<br/> Fri, 01 Aug 2014 20:34:50 GMT http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495924/air-force-to-change-enlisted-evaluations-promotions News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495965/dodgeball-tourney-launches-lbgt-pride-awareness <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jun/30/2000835906/82/55/0/140627-F-JF989-255.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Winston Jones slings a dodge ball at his opponents during a dodgeball tournament held in conjunction with LGBT Pride month at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 27, 2014. Throughout June, LGBT events afforded Airmen an opportunity to celebrate the diverse and inclusive community around them. Jones is the 92nd Comptroller Squadron financial services flight chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton/Released)' /> <br /> Mon, 30 Jun 2014 22:31:33 GMT DoD News http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495965/dodgeball-tourney-launches-lbgt-pride-awareness News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495966/fairchild-flies-for-fitness-at-wing-run <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jun/30/2000835908/82/55/0/140627-F-JF989-220.JPG' alt='Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a monthly wing run in honor of fallen comrade, Tech. Sgt. Daniel Doville, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 27, 2014. Wing runs allow Airmen to personally assess their physical fitness and enhance unit cohesion through team morale and welfare. Doville was killed in action by an improvised explosive device on June 26, 2011, while serving overseas. Many of Fairchild’s EOD Airmen knew him personally and have since decided to run in his honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton/Released)' /> <br /> Mon, 30 Jun 2014 22:23:06 GMT DoD News http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495966/fairchild-flies-for-fitness-at-wing-run News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495970/micare-connects-patients-directly-with-medical-staff Did you know patients seen at the 92nd Medical Group can communicate with their medical provider in<br/> Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:58:00 GMT http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495970/micare-connects-patients-directly-with-medical-staff News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495977/fairchilds-amc-icon-winner-headed-for-scott <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jun/24/2000837386/82/55/0/140621-F-JF989-183.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Mike Brown sings “At Last” by Etta James during the AMC Icon vocal competition at the Riverfront Park Lilac Bowl in Spokane, Wash., June 21, 2014. The AMC Icon program is loosely based around the hit TV program, American Idol, and allows local contestants to compete for $1,000 in cash prizes. The top active duty Air Force vocalist will then compete for $2,000 in cash prizes at the command level. Brown earned first place in Fairchild Air Force Base’s competition winning $500 and a ticket to Scott Air Force Base, Ill., for the Command Finals. He is the 368th Recruiting Squadron flight chief in Spokane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton/Released)' /> <br /> Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:39:01 GMT DoD News http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495977/fairchilds-amc-icon-winner-headed-for-scott News Resiliency http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495978/tops-in-blue-rocks-spokanes-riverfront-park Tops In Blue put on a show-stopping performance for the Spokane community and Team Fairchild here<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jun/24/2000837404/82/55/0/140621-F-JF989-268.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Jeremiah Barnes performs for the Spokane community and Team Fairchild during the Tops In Blue show at the Riverfront Park Lilac Bowl in Spokane, Wash., June 21, 2014, while on their 60th anniversary tour with performances ranging from classic rock to today’s Top 40 hits. Tops In Blue is the Air Force’s premier entertainment showcase team and composed of 35 to 40 of the most talented vocalists, musicians, dancers, and technicians anywhere. Their primary purpose is to perform for military personnel and their families throughout the world. Barnes is a vocalist and a 56th Communications Squadron cyber systems operations journeyman from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., and a Nashville, Tenn., native. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton/Released)' /> <br /> Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:06:12 GMT Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton http://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/495978/tops-in-blue-rocks-spokanes-riverfront-park News Resiliency