92nd FSS changes command

Col. Konrad Klausner, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, hands off the guidon to Maj. Maria Hatchett, 92nd Force Support Squadron commander, during the 92nd FSS change of command ceremony. The change of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and

92nd MDSS changes command

Getting Airmen back on track

Many people come across challenges and struggles during their time in the military. If there are times when you think poorly of yourself, whether it's at work or home, there are people to help you get back on track.The base chapel created a program for Airmen called the Phoenix Star Program to

Fairchild hosts Vacation Bible School

Boeing YB-40 Flying Fortress

In the early years of the Allied Combined Bomber offensive in Europe, before long-range fighters like the P-51D became available, the bombers of the 8th Air Force suffered mightily at the hands of the German fighters. Because of those losses, the US Army Air Corp (AAF) devised plans to modify

Fairchild AFB – The War Years, Spokane Army Air Depot

The transition from Spokane Air Depot to Spokane Army Air Airfield meant chaos and confusion during the formative stages of an organization becoming a well, knit smoothly running operation. In June 1943, the first B-17, "Junior", arrived for repairs at the Spokane Army Air Depot. The arrival marked

Fairchild Airman takes Oath of Allegiance

"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United

Special Victims Counsel available here for victims of sexual assault

Earlier this year, the Air Force spearheaded a pilot program for the Department of Defense which provides special counsel to victims of sexual assault.The Special Victims Counsel is currently composed of 60 specially-trained military lawyers.The SVC Program gives sexual assault victims legal

Every Airman responsible for preventing sexual assault

The Air Force and Fairchild Air Force Base are doing everything they can to identify and prevent sexual assault.Earlier this month, Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, re-emphasized to the Senate Armed Services Committee along with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and service

Chasing sparks

Col. Brian Newberry, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander and Airman 1st Class Collin Braun, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical/environmental systems technician, perform a malfunction analysis of the auxiliary power unit starter system at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., on June 12, 2013.