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  • Sexual assault prevention: moving beyond awareness

    Every April since 2001, the nation has focused its attention on sexual assault awareness and the impact this crime has on those who have experienced it. This year, the Department of Defense deliberately renamed the annual effort Sexual Assault Awareness and PREVENTION Month. I want to take this

  • Fairchild Focus: National Child Abuse Awareness Month

    The Family Advocacy Program educates Airmen and their families about ways to prevent child abuse and in April, they are putting more focus on the issue as part of National Child Abuse Awareness Month.In April 1983, then President Ronald Reagan declared the first Child Abuse Awareness Month as a way

  • The Boom Podcast, April 3

    In this week's "Fairchild's The BOOM" podcast, Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton and Capt. David A. Liapis, discuss upcoming running events in the local area including Bloomsday, Hoopfest, pay updates and the benefits of the Air Force Assistance Fund, as well as, some humorous news from around the

  • District congresswoman visits Fairchild Airmen, youth

    Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th congressional district, toured Fairchild Air Force Base with Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, April 1. During the tour, McMorris Rodgers viewed a demonstration from the U.S. Air Force Survival

  • "Glass house" Airmen ensure wing readiness

    The material management flight, located in the "glass house," maintains supplies of gear to fulfill deployment requirements, training, and equipping fliers and security forces with the protective equipment needed to accomplish their missions.The glass house is a supply building known for its unique

  • POV shipping season is upon us

    Permanent Change of Station season is about to hit Fairchild. Are you ready? Here are some tips and advice to keep in mind when shipping a privately owned vehicle.Peak season is from May to September and has a higher than normal rate of POV shipments.According to Staff Sgt. Shayla Spellmon, a 92nd

  • Annual AFAF campaign supports Airmen, families

    The Air Force Assistance Fund kicked off March 23 and will last until May 1. The AFAF is an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to Air Force families in need including; active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and dependents, including surviving

  • Spokane students learn about military medical field

    The 92nd Medical Group hosted a Business AfterSchool Program to give students from Mead and Mt. Spokane High Schools the opportunity to learn about the military and the medical field March 26.The program is a series of Industry Week Open House events for students, educators, parents and community

  • Congratulations ALS Class 15-C graduates

    Congratulations to graduates of Airman Leadership School Class 15-C, who received their certificates here March 26.Below are the Airmen who earned top honors during their graduation ceremony:John. L. Levitow Award:Senior Airman Aaron Anderson, 22nd Training SquadronAcademic Award:Senior Airman

  • A foggy Fairchild Friday

    Airmen from the 92nd Operations Support Squadron weather flight recorded visibility on base at less than a quarter mile March 27, a fact that usually occurs at least 11 days annually every March, but not this year, said Tech. Sgt. Steve Moneer, the 92nd OSS weather flight NCO in charge."We've seen