New HQ building progresses

Staying Mentally Healthy

Editor's Note: This article is the second 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

Post Falls, Idaho, Chamber of Commerce tours Fairchild

93rd ARS earns AFA Schilling Award

The Air Force Association announced recently that the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron earned the 2013 David C. Schilling Award.The 93rd ARS is the second refueling squadron to receive the award in its 65 year history. "We had an incredible year in 2012. Not only the 93rd but the whole Operations Group,"

Fairchild Patriotic Picnic is on its way!

If you are looking for a warm day to relax and have a great time in the park with the squadron or the family, then the annual Patriotic Picnic will be here shortly.The picnic will be held at Miller Park Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., across from the base theater. There will be free food available

AFI 1-1 gives Airmen words to live by

In the Air Force, it starts with the basics...literally. Air Force Instruction 1-1 meets the criteria for providing that initial understanding to all who serve in the Air Force. At 31 pages, AFI 1-1 (Air Force Culture: AIR FORCE STANDARDS) details what Airmen must know about the Air Force

Fairchild's Finest: Senior Airman Jose Cruz

Name: Senior Airman Jose CruzUnit: 92nd Communications SquadronDuty title: Client System TechnicianWhat do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild Air Force Base? Aside from working our regular tickets, we have multiple projects assigned to us (including base wide projects); anything from re-imaging

92nd Medical Group remains resilient through PCS season

Permanent Change of Station season is still upon us and has been since the beginning of summer. It's marked by changes of command, farewell gatherings and many retirement ceremonies. It can also cause frustration in the work place due to fluctuations in manning and shuffling of duties.The 92nd

36th Rescue Flight rescues injured horseback rider

Airmen from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., rescued a 66-year-old male July 21 near McCall, Idaho, after he was kicked by his horse and injured his hip and leg.The victim, John Beeh, was on his way via horseback with his wife and another couple to camp at 20-Mile Lake when the incident occurred. He

'BE WELL' hopes to improve Airmen fitness

(Editor's Note: This article is part of 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