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  • 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

  • Medical Lake JROTC cadets tour Fairchild

    Air Force Junior ROTC students from Medical Lake High School in Medical Lake, Washington, received a specialized base tour May 4, that showcased Fairchild's primary air refueling mission.The tour included stops at the aerospace and operational physiology training unit, the 92nd Operations Support

  • Grooming tomorrow's leaders: AFROTC cadets tour Fairchild

    Air Force ROTC students from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, received a base-wide tour May 1, showcasing Fairchild's primary air refueling mission as well as a first-hand experience at the U.S. Air Force Survival School.The tour included stops at the base headquarters for a

  • Airmen, community team up for Special Olympics

    Team Fairchild and local community members volunteered with the Spring Special Olympics games held at Eastern Washington University May 2, in Cheney, Washington.Nearly 800 athletes from across eastern Washington competed in various track and field events including the long jump, hurdles, relays,

  • Fairchild families find fish during derby

    Nearly 1,000 kids assisted by more than 100 volunteers from across Washington State came out to Fairchild's Clear Lake Resort and Recreation Area May 2 for their annual fishing derby."This event is very important to the kids and their parents as it gets them outside and educates them on the world we

  • Airman’s Attic moves location

    Imagine a store where every item is free, regardless of income. Maternity clothing, serviceable uniforms and kitchen appliances all free with a flash of a military ID card. That place is real and it's called the Airman's Attic.Previously located in the Airman and Family Readiness Center, the

  • AMC Rodeo 2015 competition canceled

    Fairchild Airmen will not participate in this year's Air Mobility Command Rodeo readiness competition as it has been canceled.Installation leadership said that although Fairchild won't be able to participate in this long-standing mobility rivalry, the mission will not be hindered and the 92nd and