Fairchild recognizes National Fire Prevention Week

Fairchild will recognize National Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 6 to 12. The week commemorates the Chicago fire blaze that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 more homeless and destroyed more than 17,000 buildings Oct. 8 and 9, 1871.This year's theme is "Prevent Kitchen Fires." More fires

Fairchild says no to domestic violence

Government shutdown impacts to Fairchild

Due to the government shutdown that went into effect at midnight on Oct. 1., several agencies have closed and DOD civilians have been furloughed until further notice.The morning of Oct. 1, all Fairchild personnel reported for duty. All non-excepted DOD personnel received furlough notices directing

Disabled, visually impaired employees equal to the task

Every member of Team Fairchild plays an important role in completing the mission, yet what people may not know is that many of these members are disabled or visually impaired. Fairchild will join the nation in recognizing National Disabled Employment Awareness Month, a national campaign that raises

Essay winner wins for the second year in a row

Club members and their families were given the opportunity to win an Air Force Clubs Membership Scholarship this year by submitting a one page 500 word essay on "who or what inspires you to be successful and why?"A total of 156 entries were submitted to the Directorate of Services, Operations

Blue Star Spouse Award: Mrs. Wendy Dotson

Are you prepared?

Natural disasters can strike at any moment without warning, being prepared in these situations can be the difference between life and death.September was established as National Preparedness Month by the president in 2004. The Air Force uses the Be Ready program to reach out to Air Force

Leadership visits Moses Lake for a purpose

The 92nd Air Refueling Wing leadership visited Fairchild's old stomping grounds in Moses Lake, Wash., Sept. 23 to 24. During the visit, Col. Brian Newberry, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, his wife, Jill, and Chief Master Sgt. Wendy Hansen, 92nd ARW command chief, were introduced to a multitude

Fairchild's Finest: Tech. Sgt. Steven Mayo

Name: Tech. Sgt. Steven Mayo Unit of assignment: 912th Air Refueling Squadron Nominee's duty title: Aircrew Flight Equipment NCOICWhere did you grow up? Fremont, CaliforniaWhat do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild Air Force Base? I'm the NCOIC of the 912 ARS Aircrew Flight Equipment shop,

Fairchild takes time to focus on social and mental pillars

Team Fairchild held multiple events for Wingman Day that aimed to discuss and improve social and mental aspects of the work environment conducive to a supportive internal network. These events included a "Happy Hour" briefing in the base theater and a "Managing the Millennials" class at the Equal