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  • Eating healthy during holidays

    The phrase "Fit to fight!" probably doesn't bring images of Thanksgiving dinner followed by sitting in front of a football game on television. For Airmen who don't think of sugar, carbohydrates and fat when they see falling snow and hear holiday music, common sense can go a long way in offsetting

  • How Airmen can prepare for holiday spending

    With holiday shopping right around the corner, Airmen are encouraged to stay vigilant when searching for money saving gift ideas this year. Here are a few strategies to keep in mind when planning for holiday spending.First, make a budget. Write down all planned purchases and costs, including gifts,

  • Tobacco cessation at Fairchild

    Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing more than 443,000 deaths each year. On Nov. 15, 2012, the Air Force implemented the mandatory AFI 40-102 changes. These changes included the designation of tobacco-free medical campuses, updated new designated

  • Intramural basketball is underway at Fairchild

    The 2013-2014 Intramural Basketball Schedule:13 Nov1700 - MXG1 VS MXS21800 - SERE VS MXG21900 - OG VS FSS14 Nov1700 - MXS1 VS CES1800 - SERE VS MXG11900 - MXS2 VS OG18 Nov1700 - MXS1 VS OG1800 - CES VS FSS1900 - MXG2 VS MXS25 Nov1700 - MXG1 VS MXG21800 - OG VS CES1900 - MXG2 VS CES26 Nov1700 - FSS

  • Fairchild successfully launches thirteen aircraft in rapid succession

    Thirteen KC-135 Stratotankers took off in rapid succession from Fairchild Air Force Base Nov. 3 as the conclusion to a week-long training exercise. All thirteen jets were able to launch in less than nine minutes, which is the largest number of aircraft at Fairchild to take off within such a minimal

  • EOD Airmen conduct annual safety day

    The 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight conducted its fifth safety day Nov. 15, to increase awareness and inform EOD Airmen about several agencies that are available to them."Safety Day is where we step back and refresh our minds on safety involved with our job, as well

  • Airmen recognized by Red Cross as hometown heroes

    Five Fairchild Airmen were recognized by the American Red Cross at the 10th Annual American Red Cross Honoring Hometown Heroes Luncheon Nov. 13, in Airway Heights, Wash. More than 600 Spokane community and service members were in attendance, as these heroes were honored for their significant