Affordable Care Act coverage mandate not a concern for service members

The health insurance exchange mandate of the Affordable Care Act has been formally implemented Oct. 1 via the Health Insurance Marketplace at www.healthcare.gov .According to a recent article by the Air Force Personnel Center, the new law stipulates that most Americans get health coverage in 2014 or

Fairchild prepares for self-assessment

The 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings will be the first KC-135 Total Force Integration organization to implement the Unit Effectiveness Inspection, a higher headquarters external evaluation of wing performance based on four major graded areas: 1) Leading People; 2) Executing the Mission; 3)

Fire Prevention Week

Snow barn team keeps flightline safe, saves money

The 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron snow barn team gathered with the 92nd CES fire department, Oct. 4, to conduct rubber removal on more than 4,000 feet of Fairchild's flightline. Fairchild AFB is one of two Air Force bases that conduct the removal in-house annually, and by doing so, Fairchild saves

Airmanship demonstrated by act of courage

A Fairchild Airman performed an act of heroism May 11, 2013, by rescuing a man and his son from possibly drowning at Clear Lake Recreation Area, Cheney, Wash. Senior Airman Richard Narvaez, 92nd Comptroller Squadron financial analysis, was presented an Air Force Commendation Medal by Maj. Kevin

The Purple House

Team Fairchild awarded for Spokane Lilac Festival support

Spokane Lilac Festival officers Cecelia Stephens, co-president, and Myron Bursell, Civic Military Affairs Committee vice president, presented the Spokane Lilac Festival Partner Award to Col. Brian Newberry, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Team Fairchild during a Wing stand up meeting Sept.

Fairchild's Finest: Staff Sgt. Timothy Franseen

Name: Staff Sgt. Timothy Franseen Unit: 92nd Security Forces SquadronDuty title: Unit SchedulerWhat do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild Air Force Base? I train, track and schedule defenders and augmentees to meet all security forces mandated requirements.What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy

Boxing veteran trains ringside with Fairchild Airmen

Growing up in a professional boxing home, with constant training, matches and running his family's boxing camp, Coach Danny Graves has grown to appreciate the fine art of his intense sport and now shares that appreciation with Fairchild Airmen. Graves, age 68, is currently a coach for the USA

Fairchild Area Defense Counsel reminds members of off-base DUI consequences

In Washington state, the legal limit for driving under the influence is .08. When a driving under the influence occurs outside of a military installation, understanding the outcome and future impact on careers is critical. For DUI cases occurring outside of the base, the Spokane Police Department