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  • Base builds international relationships

    Six Japanese nursing students and their instructors from Iwate Prefectural University in Morioka, Japan toured the base March 3.They were here through Washington State University's Iwate Prefectural University Study Program to encourage interaction and learning and introduce them to new customs such

  • Fairchild's Finest: Sergeant Jason Dunmore

    Fairchild's Finest is a weekly recognition program that highlights top-performing members of Team Fairchild.Rank/Name: Sergeant Jason DunmoreUnit of assignment: Personnel Recovery AcademyDuty title: Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape / Personnel Recovery AnalystHometown and state: College

  • POL: Fueling those who fuel the fight

    "Boom!" That's the sound of a U.S. bomb striking an Islamic State group target, and one step closer to achieving the goal of eradicating violent extremism in the world. But, how did that munition get there?If all the steps that made that explosion happen were recorded on a video and played

  • Fairchild command chief shares leadership philosophy

    Roughly 70 Airmen attended a mentorship briefing at the Education Center, Feb. 18 here. Chief Master Sgt. Christian Pugh, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, talked about his five keys to leadership.The first key to leadership, Pugh said, is to learn everything you can. Know your people, what

  • The Justice Files: February 2015

    During the month of February, three Fairchild Airmen received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, and one Airman was involuntarily separated for misconduct.  Commanders used the following as a means of punishment, rehabilitation, and maintaining good order and

  • The Boom Podcast, Feb 27th

    In his last episode for The Boom, TSgt Brian Bender tells us how the Secretary of Defense is looking to make the military more appealing to younger generations. Also, the virtual simulators for Boom Operators here at Fairchild, the Oscars, and things to do in Spokane.YouTube:

  • Helping families through financial education

    Holly Petraeus, the Assistant Director for the Office of Service member Affairs for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau visited Fairchild Air Force Base Feb. 24 to speak to military members and their families during Military Saves Week.Military Saves Week is meant to help motivate service

  • Fairchild's Finest: Senior Airman Chloe Fiore

    Fairchild's Finest is a weekly recognition program that highlights top-performing Airmen.Rank/Name: Senior Airman Chloe FioreUnit of assignment: 336th Training Support SquadronDuty title: Student Management AssistantHometown and state: Royal Air Force Alconbury, EnglandWhat do you do on a daily

  • Boom sim keeps Airmen proficient, saves millions

    Regardless of tight budgets and limited training flights, Airmen must be able to develop critical skillsets in order for the Air Force to accomplish its missions. One way to do this is by using computer-based technology to create virtual training scenarios. Aerial refueling boom operators around the

  • Fairchild Airman recognized as Hometown Hero at Harlem Globetrotters game

    Senior Airman Christopher Atkins, a 92nd Medical Group aerospace medical technician, was recognized as the Hometown Hero during the Harlem Globetrotters game Feb. 17, in Spokane, Washington.Atkins was recognized as the Hometown Hero for helping create two medical group morale programs, acting as