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  • Fairchild, Guard Airmen recognized as Hometown Heroes

    Three Team Fairchild Airmen, along with a team from the 141st Air National Guard, were recognized Nov. 12, at the 11th Annual American Red Cross Honoring Hometown Heroes Luncheon in Airway Heights, Washington.More than 600 Spokane community and service members were in attendance as these heroes were

  • Fairchild recognizes National Smoking Cessation Month

    November is the National Smoking Cessation Month and Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Also, Great American Smokeout is Nov. 20.Because of these events the 92nd Medical Group wants to increase awareness about the resources available to Airmen at Fairchild AFB.Here are some shocking anti-smoking

  • Honorary commanders fly high with Team Fairchild

    Sixteen Fairchild honorary commanders toured the 92nd Operations Group and also boarded a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 6 for an orientation flight showcasing the base's aerial refueling mission.   The group started off their day with joint mission briefings from the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wing

  • A Fairchild salute to veterans

    Fairchild Airmen visited several locations throughout Veterans Day to show appreciation and interact with veterans and their families Nov. 11.An Act approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November each year a legal holiday dedicated to the cause of world peace honoring Soldiers, Sailors, Marines

  • The Boom Podcast, Nov. 7

    Check out the latest edition of Fairchild's The Boom Podcast on YouTube and iTunes.This week Staff Sgt. D.J. Ayres and Senior Airman Corinne Jones discuss how the Air Force is handling Ebola, new meals ready to eat, Veterans Day activities, winter weather preparation and much more.  YouTube:

  • Fairchild welcomes new veterinarian

    The base veterinary clinic has a new veterinarian and in turn, more services available for Team Fairchild's pets.Dannette DeWeese, the new base veterinarian, fills a role at the clinic that had been vacant for six months."I love being a veterinarian. I love the fact I can help animals, and I love

  • Fairchild's Finest: Tech. Sgt. Katina Fraley

    Name: Tech. Sgt. Katina FraleyUnit: 92nd Medical Support Squadron Duty title: NCO in charge, Diagnostic ImagingWhat do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB?I take X-rays of different body parts to identify/treat illness or injuries.What do you enjoy about your job?I enjoy creating a quality exam

  • Joint exercise highlights medical capabilities

    Members of the 141st Medical Group participated in a joint exercise with soldiers in the 168th Aviation Regiment here Oct. 31.Working on a five-man team, the 141st MDG members simulated deploying into a combat environment where patients with surgical needs were waiting. Each patient was assessed and

  • Fairchild's Finest: Staff Sgt. Kayla Reeh

    Name: Staff Sgt. Kayla ReehUnit: 92nd Air Refueling Wing Protocol OfficeDuty title: Protocol specialist    What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild Air Force Base?Our office organizes and plans wing events. We also process and coordinate distinguished guest visits, and manage and assist points

  • Into the mist: FOD walk keeps jets flying

    Fairchild Airmen participated in a foreign object damage walk across the flightline here Oct. 31 to ensure something as simple as a rock or pebble never has the chance of crippling a Team Fairchild jet.Similar to Willy Wonka's golden ticket, quality assurance evaluators randomly place an actual