Star Spangled Banner celebrates 200th anniversary

On Sept. 14, 1814, following a bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships of the Royal Navy in the Chesapeake Bay, U.S. soldiers at Baltimore's Fort McHenry raised a huge American flag to celebrate a crucial victory over British forces during the War of 1812. The sight of those "broad stripes and

Airmen practice pollution prevention daily

The Air Force and Team Fairchild join American's nationwide for Pollution Prevention Week Sept. 15-21 by taking steps to prevent pollution and committing to health, planet and money saving actions.The service continues its efforts to educate the public about pollution prevention and reducing the

Honor Guard presents colors for concert fans

Members from the Fairchild Air Force Base honor guard perform the colors on stage for thousands of fans during the "Rock Hard at the Park" concert tour Sept. 11, 2014, in Post Falls, Idaho. The honor guard is a congressionally-mandated program to provide well trained, highly professional members to

92nd veterans gather for annual event

Members of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, past and present, gathered for the third annual Gathering of 92nd Veterans, held by the 92nd U.S. Army Air Forces/U.S. Air Force Memorial Association, at Waterfront Park in Medical Lake, Wash., Sept. 14."It's an event for all the 92nd people in the area who

‘National Drug Take Back Day’

Fairchild AFB is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Drug Take Back Day at the Exchange main lobby on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.A drop box will be located in the Exchange's main lobby for a no hassle, no questions asked disposal.Drug Take Back Day allows Fairchild

Air Force, Spokane firefighters partner for HAZMAT response

A tanker truck leaking a hazardous chemical prompted emergency responders to shut down Interstate 90 near the Washington-Idaho state line Sept. 14 garnering regional response including Fairchild Air Force Base firefighters."We arrived on scene within 30 minutes of receiving the call," said Bryant

Fairchild remembers 9/11

REO Speedwagon entertains Spokane community

Honoring the sacrifices made by both military and emergency services members alike, REO Speedwagon entertained the Spokane community including America's veterans during a Grandstand performance at the Spokane Interstate Fair here Sept. 11."We owe so much to you," said Kevin Cronin, the band's lead

Wing commander engages Spokane community

The Spokane Rotary 21 Club invited Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, to be the Guest Speaker at a luncheon held at the Spokane Club here Sept. 11.McDaniel talked about the importance of Fairchild's mission and thanked the community for their continued support to Fairchild

Remain vigilant on 9/11

The 13th anniversary of 9/11 serves as a reminder that people have had the intentions of causing harm on American soil. Team Fairchild must remain vigilant and report suspicious activity outlined in the Eagle Eyes program. The following are indicators which should be reported to (509) 247-5555