Fairchild's winter driving procedures in place

During winter months, when snow and ice conditions are forecast for the base and surrounding areas, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing command post staff initiates the "Road Condition Recording" process.They contact the 92nd Security Forces Squadron and receive their emergency response condition for the

Maintain mental fitness for a healthy life

The challenges of working in the Air Force can be both physically and mentally taxing. Mental fitness is approaching life's challenges in a positive way by demonstrating self-control, stamina and good character with choices and actions."When we celebrate attitudes and actions, we want to encourage

Base Honor Guard graduates its newest team

Airmen Against Drunk Driving plan even more saves for 2014

The Airmen Against Drunk Driving program continues to be successful when Airmen face adversity in tight situations. Finishing 2013 with more than 300 saves, AADD volunteers plan to make 2014 just as strong by providing Airmen a safe and anonymous free ride home if they are confronted with alcohol

SAPR team hosts its first Rape Aggression Defense course

Fairchild's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team hosted its very first RAD course Jan. 16-17 to help women defend themselves from acts of sexual assault and rape. The course--planned to take place once a quarter--prepares women with different self-defense tactics to use against an aggressor.

Fairchild leaders meet with legislative staffers, discuss economic impact

Team Fairchild hosted two distinguished visitors, each a representative of a statewide political officeholder, for a question and answer session and tour Jan. 14.Kristiné Reeves, Washington State Department of Commerce military and defense sector director, and John Culton, U.S. Senator Patty

Transition Assistance Program doubles in classes, mandatory for all separating Airmen

Team Fairchild's Transition Assistance Program has doubled in classes due to recent force shaping programs Air Force-wide, and is mandatory for all members separating from service. The TAP is a tool for Airmen to assist in their transition to the civilian world, and here it includes pre-separation

Closure of Commercial Travel Office

Fairchild's Commercial Travel Office closed its doors to walk-in customers on Jan. 2 due to a 33% drop in expected revenue. The Defense Travel Management Office made the decision to close the Fairchild office, as well as eight other CTO establishments who were experiencing similar decreases in

Fairchild inspection team provides UEI tips

As Fairchild's Unit Effectiveness Inspection capstone event occurs next month, the base will continue to ensure Fairchild units' compliance under the Commander's Inspection Program by evaluating self-assessment processes."We've done a great job of standing up our self-assessment program," said Lt.

Winter weather adds to driving distractions

Distracted driving can occur at any time during the year, but with ice and snow on the roads during the winter, personnel should be even more cautious, warns base safety officials. Distractions regularly occurring include eating, drinking, talking or texting on the phone, listening to music too