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  • Airman performs courageous act, rescues two swimmers

    Memorial Day weekend is a time when many reflect and remember heroes, yet this Memorial Day weekend, an Airman from Fairchild AFB became one.It was a normal sunny day on May 22 when Airman 1st Class Jonah Myers, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, was swimming on the edge of the Spokane

  • Team Fairchild remembers the fallen

    Team Fairchild military members attended various events to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice during Memorial Day weekend May 23 and May 25.The events included the Memorial Day ceremony at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. George Wright Cemetery ceremony and the Spokane

  • AMC/CC visits Mobility Airmen at Fairchild

    During his visit to Fairchild May 20 and 21, Gen. Darren McDew said Fairchild's Airmen are uniquely qualified to be at the front end of global mobility.The general took the reins of Air Mobility Command a year ago and has made it a goal to visit with Airmen in person to explain his goals, priorities

  • Police Week arrests Fairchild's attention

    Team Fairchild celebrated police week May 11 to 15.Police week is designed to show appreciation for the men and women of law enforcement agencies, military and civilian. National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America's law enforcement community.The

  • Leadership Spokane tours Fairchild

    Team Fairchild hosted a group from Leadership Spokane May 15 on a tour that highlighted the military's role in the local community. The group viewed the operations of the U.S. Air Force's Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) school, 66th Training Squadron water flight, the KC-135

  • Re-enlistment in the sky

    A Fairchild Airman re-enlisted in a privately owned airplane May 14, 2015, while flying over the Colville National Forest, Washington.Staff Sgt. Sean Osborn, 92nd Communications Squadron radio frequencies transmission systems NCO in charge, was re-enlisted by Capt. John Hoffman, 92nd Communications

  • Airmen graduate Honor Guard training

    Twenty Airmen became part of Fairchild's Honor Guard during a graduation ceremony here May 15.The new Honor Guard members performed a mock active duty funeral as part of the graduation ceremony. The Airmen practice techniques for 12 days before performing at a public ceremony.Fairchild's Honor Guard

  • Honoring their heroes: Spokane's 77th Annual Torchlight Parade

    In spite of the rainy weather, nearly 300 Team Fairchild members participated in this year's 77th Annual Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade May 16. The Airmen presented the colors, engaged with the crowds and some sought out high fives in every direction.This parade is the largest

  • Airmen recognized at Spokane civic luncheon

    Three Airmen were recognized at the All City Civic Military Luncheon May 14 at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington, as part of the 77th annual Spokane Lilac Festival. The luncheon honors Spokane leaders in the areas of civic, fire and police, armed forces, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy,

  • The Justice Files - April 2015

    During the month of April, two Fairchild Airmen were involuntarily separated for misconduct. Commanders used the following as a means of punishment, rehabilitation, and maintaining good order and discipline:INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION ACTIONS92nd Force Support SquadronAn airman basic was separated for a