Nov. 10, 2022 Fairchild hones mission readiness, completes Titan Fury 23-1 Airmen from the 92nd and the 141st Air Refueling Wing conducted exercise Titan Fury 23-1, Nov. 7-10. Titan Fury is a total force readiness exercise conducted to validate the training of crews and ensure Fairchild’s Airmen can provide rapid global mobility at a moment’s notice.
Oct. 27, 2022 Military Working Dogs participate in UH-1N Huey training U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog handlers from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron pose for a photo after completing helicopter familiarization training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct 25, 2022. The purpose behind the helicopter training was to expose MWD's to new noises they might
Oct. 25, 2022 92nd LRS selected to use new electronic fuels transaction system, streamlining mission capabilities The 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron installed Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) devices on the installation for aircraft and ground transportation to enhance and digitalize fuel operations Oct. 24. EPoS devices operate in real time, eliminating the use of paper and decreasing the probability of human
Oct. 9, 2022 Fairchild completes historic 72-Hour KC-135 endurance mission Two KC-135 Stratotankers simultaneously conducted 72-hour single-aircraft endurance missions, demonstrating multi-day tanker mission generation capabilities, October 4-7, 2022. The endurance mission covered over 36,000 miles and included total force operational support from numerous units across the
Sept. 30, 2022 Fairchild hosts PACAF deputy Lt. Gen. James Jacobson Team Fairchild hosted Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, for a base visit Sep. 23-24.During Jacobson’s visit, leaders across the 92nd Air Refueling Wing showcased the KC-135 Stratotanker mission and capabilities and hosted him as a keynote speaker during Fairchild’s 75th
Sept. 6, 2022 Brush Fire on Fairchild Air Force Base First responders responded to a brush fire that started around 12:45 p.m. near Fairchild Perimeter Rd, approximately.The brush fire was contained at approximately 3:00 p.m., there was no damage to the structures on the base. At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown.More information will be
Aug. 26, 2022 Former 92nd Bombardment Wing commander, retired General Shaud visits Fairchild Fairchild Air Force Base hosted retired Gen. John Shaud for a base tour, Aug. 22, 2022. In June 1978, Shaud assumed command of the 92nd Bombardment Wing at Fairchild AFB and served as the wing commander until June 1980. During his command at Fairchild, Shaud promoted a culture of innovation and
Aug. 22, 2022 Fairchild renames base housing to Lilac Village, Willow Loop The 92nd Air Refueling Wing renamed its residential neighborhood, Ft. Wright Village, and street, Ft. Wright Oval, to Lilac Village and Willow Loop. This change is the result of long consideration by Fairchild leadership, in accordance with an Air Force directive to evaluate historically divisive
Aug. 19, 2022 Military Family Summit Caucus Q&A Fairchild Air Force Base hosted a Military Family Summit Caucus August 17, 2022. The summit included topics such as spouse employment and licensure, child care, health, education and housing. Below are some of the questions the Fairchild community.
July 25, 2022 Team Fairchild welcomes new wing commander Col. Chesley L. Dycus assumed command of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing from Col. Cassius T. Bentley III during a change of command ceremony, July 25.