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  • Collegiate booths are displayed as part of the 2018 Fairchild Air Force Base Education Fair at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 18, 2018. Fairchild's Education Center hosts this event annually, allowing Airmen to learn about and explore different educational opportunities to further their success. (U.S. Air Force phot/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    Airmen, families learn about education opportunities at 2018 Education Fair

    Fairchild’s Education Center hosted the 2018 Fairchild Air Force Base Education Fair Oct. 18, allowing Airmen to meet with representatives from multiple colleges and universities. The Education Fair is an annual event that enables Airmen to ask questions and learn about the variety of educational opportunities available, admission processes, financial aid and military education benefits.
  • Airmen from the 36th Rescue Squadron demonstrate a medevac situation during the congressional staffer’s base tour Oct. 18, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Following the medevac demonstration, congressional staffers were able to speak with 36th RQS aircrew members about their rescue experiences within the Pacific Northwest region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

    Congressional staffers visit Fairchild

    Congressional staffers visited Fairchild to learn more about Team Fairchild’s impact on the global air refueling mission and the local Spokane community, Oct. 18.
  • Staff Sgt. Daniel Clanton, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Air Transportation Organization supervisor, poses for a photo at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 9, 2018. Clanton identified a critical error within the Integrated Computerized Deployment System cargo measuring algorithm, increasing efficiency in the movement of mission essential equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    Fairchild Airman finds error in ICODES, increasing mission efficiency

    Staff Sgt. Daniel Clanton, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Air Transportation Operations supervisor, discovered that the “palletized cargo measuring algorithm” within ICODES, which measures the ability for cargo to be loaded onto an aircraft, was incorrect.

  • Fairchild grants wish, makes child ‘pilot for a day’

    The 384th Air Refueling Squadron worked with the Spokane Shriners Hospital for Children to bring Isaiah Watkins, a second grader at North Idaho Christian School, to Fairchild to experience a day in the life as a KC-135 pilot.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, greets attendees of the Mobility Guardian 2019 International Planning Conference held at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 18, 2018. The conference served as a brainstorming session for contexts to increase teamwork between partnered militaries during the exercise by joining forces to accomplish critical training goals so allied forces can integrate seamlessly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

    Planning Mobility Guardian II

    Team Fairchild hosted the Mobility Guardian 2019 International Planning Conference Sept. 18-20, bringing together Air Mobility Command team members and coalition force representatives from eight partner nations.
  • Firefighters from the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron pose with Sparky the fire dog for the upcoming national Fire Prevention Week at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 3, 2018. This year's Fire Prevention Week's campaign is "Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere," which aims to educate the public about basic but essential ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

    Look, Listen, Learn about Fire Safety Week

    Team Fairchild firefighters are bringing fun and free activities to base residents to promote fire prevention awareness during Fire Prevention Week happening nationwide from Oct. 7 through 13, 2018.
  • A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to connect to a KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, as part of a training operation Oct. 3, 2018. The purpose of the training operation was to test the KC-46A Pegasus' ability to perform inflight refueling connections, specifically with the B-52's airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    Fairchild’s Airmen support KC-46A, B-52 training

    Airmen from Fairchild’s 384th Air Refueling Squadron supported a KC-46A Pegasus during a training operation with a B-52 Stratofortress in the Northwest region of the United States, Oct. 3, 2018. The purpose of the training mission was to test the new refueler’s capability to perform inflight refueling connections specifically with the B-52 airframe.
  • A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing takes off in support of Operation Juniper Micron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, September 2018. Fairchild's KC-135 Stratotankers assist with allied operations worldwide, providing Global Reach to American and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    Fairchild KC-135s, Airmen support Operation Juniper Micron

    Fairchild KC-135 Stratotankers, Airmen, and support equipment, deployed to continue partner support to France as part of Operation Juniper Micron in Spain, September 2018.
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    Dependents and retirees can now renew ID online

    Active duty dependents and retirees are now able to renew their identification cards online as of March 2018. Family members of active duty Airmen and retirees are only allowed to use the application to begin their renewal.
  • The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.

    Changes to TRICARE Retiree Dental Program

    The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
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