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  • The Justice Files: March 2014

    During the month of March 2014, 10 Fairchild Airmen received nonjudicial punishment for offenses under Article 15, UCMJ. Two Airmen were involuntarily separated for misconduct. Nonjudicial punishment actions (otherwise known as Articles 15) are administrative actions used by commanders as a means of

  • Fairchild conducting planned exercise

    Fairchild is currently conducting a planned exercise. In the event of a REAL WORLD emergency, emergency information will be posted here. Updated information will also be available on the Straight Talk Line at 247-9494.

  • Airmen use AFSO21 to bring awareness to underage drinking

    More than 20 Airmen from the 92nd Maintenance Squadron gathered with squadron leaders to learn and apply the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century eight-step process to promote awareness of underage drinking April 15. The AFSO21 principles and tools enable Airmen to change the day-to-day

  • Consolidated tool kit equips maintainers for mission realization

    There is no acceptable margin of error when it comes to launching aircraft in a safe, secure and reliable manner. In order for tankers at Fairchild Air Force Base to get off the ground, they require highly trained maintainers ... and their tools.The 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's consolidated

  • Fairchild's Finest: Senior Airman Richard Smith

    Name: Senior Airman Richard SmithUnit: 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Duty title: Sortie Support Section MemberHometown: Tampa Bay, Fla.Family: Dad, Edward; Mom, Teresa; Sisters, Kristin and Jennifer; Brother MichaelTime in military: Four years, 10 months.What do you do on a daily basis at

  • Topping off the SECDEF

    Aircrew members from Team Fairchild refueled an Air Force E-4B during the Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel's, return to the U.S. from a visit to China, April 10.For more photos, CLICK HERE.

  • Answering the call: Fairchild Airmen volunteer for community cleanup

    Nearly 60 Fairchild Airmen volunteered their time during "Spokane Gives Week," April 12 to 19, in Spokane, Wash., where they participated in a community-wide initiative designed to celebrate and encourage volunteerism and track volunteer efforts in the community. "Our Airmen went out to various

  • Understanding operations security in a social world

    An Airman deployed to a forward operating base supporting Operation Enduring Freedom posted his weekend plans to Facebook while tweeting his excitement over being selected for an upcoming special operations convoy. Similarly, he added a photo to Instagram of his living quarters revealing key