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  • The Boom Podcast, March 27

    In this week's "Fairchild's The BOOM" podcast, Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton and Capt. David A. Liapis, discuss updated Air Force tobacco use policy, growing support from the new Afghanistan president and the importance of social media privacy and security.Check us out on iTunes, YouTube, Facebook

  • Fairchild youth dances her way to Youth of the Year

    A 16 year-old member of the base's Teen Center was recently chosen as Fairchild Youth of the Year for going above and beyond in all areas of her life.Ashley Gundlach not only has a strong academic background, but she also is active in several extracurricular activities including dance and student

  • Winter Sports Day kicks off spring at Fairchild

    More than 900 participants who made up 200 teams to participate in 15 indoor and outdoor sports kicked off Winter Sports Day 2015 on March 20.The Fitness Center, the Red Morgan Center, Miller Park, and the football field were the main locations for Winter Sports Day 2015 with sports ranging from

  • AMC seeks competitive team for 2015 Air Force Marathon

    Air Mobility Command is sponsoring a competitive active-duty team to participate in the 19th annual United States Air Force Marathon held Sept. 19, 2015, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.The AMC team, comprised of male and female runners and representing various age groups, will

  • 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