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  • New chapel program aimed at building strong families

    Editor's Note: This article is the last in a 4-part series on Comprehensive Airman Fitness. The goal of CAF is to help Airmen, Air Force civilians and family members become more resilient and better-equipped to deal with the rigors of military life by promoting mental, spiritual, social and physical

  • Exercise-Exercise-Exercise

    Fairchild AFB is currently conducting an exercise to test response to specific Wing Inspection Team contingencies and not a real world emergency. All exercise related messages will be preceded by the words "Exercise-Exercise-Exercise." Please expect traffic congestion at the gates and possible

  • A new year at Michael Anderson Elementary School

    On Sept. 4th Michael Anderson Elementary School students will notice changes implemented for the new school year, including full-day kindergarten classes and after school tutoring.Traditionally, kindergarten classes have only been a half day, but this year the school will be transitioning to

  • Lest we forget - Fairchild Air Force Base's role in Vietnam

    In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act authorized the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War beginning on May 28, 2012, and continue for 13 years. Over two million Americans served in Southeast Asia and nearly 58,000 made the

  • Airmen come together at Combat Dining In

    Approximately 435 active-duty and Air National Guard Airmen kicked back Aug. 23 at the Combat Dining In hosted at the Airman Leadership school football field.The military tradition dates as far back as the Roman Military. It is a social affair that is intended to preserve and recognize our military

  • Fairchild kids participate in triathlon

    Fairchild's seventh annual Kids Wellness Triathlon was held Aug. 24, inviting kids from the base community to swim, bike and run their way to individual greatness.  The event was organized by the 92nd Medical Group."Obesity has become one of the fastest growing problems in the United States

  • Fairchild begins cleanup effort after severe storm

    The base experienced a severe storm Sunday that generated from a line of thunderstorms that moved into the area causing considerable damage."The thunderstorms generated a microburst and associated wind outflows which produced the 65 mph we experienced," said Staff Sgt. Lindsey Pleasant, 92nd

  • NASCAR comes to Fairchild, champion driver stresses importance of military

    Two-time Daytona 500 winner, Michael Waltrip, talked about the importance of the military following a display of two NASCAR racecars and a hauler here Wednesday.Bill McAnally Racing brought the NAPA-sponsored racecars on base for Airmen and families to enjoy. They also provided rides in their