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  • Rotary club learns Fairchild’s mission

    Col. David Stookey, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, was invited to guest speak for the Rotary Club of Spokane North's luncheon March 23 in Spokane, Wash.Stookey talked about the importance of Fairchild's mission and thanked the community for their continued support to Fairchild Airmen and

  • CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated tours Fairchild

    Steve Stevens, Chief Executive Officer for Greater Spokane Incorporated, received mission briefings and a base tour from Col. Brian McDaniel. 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander on March 19, 2015.Stevens is also McDaniel's honorary commander. The honorary commander program is designed to pair civic

  • The Boom Podcast, March 20

    In this week's "Fairchild's The BOOM" podcast, Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton and Capt. David A. Liapis, discuss retirement benefits, attention to detail importance and Airman bravery.iTunes: http://bit.ly/theboomonitunes

  • Preventing musculoskeletal injuries could save AF $1.5 billion annually

    There is a rising concern affecting a number of military members that is costing the U.S. Air Force approximately $1.5 billion annually: musculoskeletal injuries.Musculoskeletal injuries consist of any muscle-related injury such as shin splints or ankle injuries - both of which can sometimes be

  • Tacoma, Wash. recruits tour base facilities

    Future Air Force recruits from the 361st Recruiting Squadron in Tacoma, Washington toured Fairchild Air Force Base facilities March 17.The recruits visited the education office, saw a KC-135 Stratotanker and were shown around the fitness center. During their visit they learned what facilities are

  • Spokane weather anchor visits Fairchild students

    Katie Boer, KREM 2 NEWS weather anchor, visited students at Michael Anderson Elementary School as part of the "KREM in the Classroom program" March 18, here.Boer demonstrated how the green screen works and gave students a hands-on learning experience. She also showed the students how the Earth is

  • 2015 Total Force Climate Survey happening now

    Total Force Airmen have an opportunity to express their opinions to Air Force leadership during the 2015 Total Force Climate Survey happening now 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

  • Retired Airman takes home $2,000 prize from Fairchild Exchange

    When it comes to contests, Retired Air Force Maj. Gerald Daub has luck on his side. When he saw an advertisement for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's "Because of You" drawing, he knew he had to enter.Daub, who served in the Air Force for 24 years, took home the contest's second prize--a

  • Prevent alcohol abuse before it's a problem

    Each year Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment sees roughly 75 Airmen, mostly ages 18 to 24 years old, for alcohol related incidents. On average, 11 of those have a Driving Under the Influence referral. In support of the Air Force's goal to have zero alcohol related mishaps, ADAPT is here