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  • 2012 CFC biggest success ever at Fairchild

    Fairchild Air Force Base's 2012 Combined Federal Campaign ended Dec. 10, and Team Fairchild raised $136,137 for local, national and international charities.This was the best year ever at Fairchild, raising 124 percent of its goal. "This is the best campaign I've ever seen, and in terms of

  • Fairchild slated to host Skyfest 2013 this summer

    The Thunderbirds return to the Inland Northwest this summer to headline Skyfest 2013 -- Team Fairchild's free air show and open house. The Air Force Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds take to the skies over Fairchild May 18-19, 2013, concurring with the annual Spokane Lilac Festival.The 92nd Air

  • Airman helps friend using lessons from resiliency class

    This article is part of a feature series on how military members and their families apply skills learned in base resilience course by Airman 1st Class Jacob Eckhardt.Senior Airman Kayla Becker-Botero, 375th Force Support Squadron customer support technician, used her resiliency training skills to

  • Sexual assault has no place at Fairchild Air Force Base

    Airmen who intimidate or abuse their authority to force another into sexual contact directly undermines the Air Force mission, and senior leadership will not tolerate such actions.In a "Letter to Airmen" released Nov. 16, Secretary of the Air Force, Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force

  • Count your blessings

    Several weeks ago, I attended "Resiliency Training" for the first time and was so impressed. Here at Fairchild AFB, we're fortunate to have cadre of motivated instructors to guide us through this new Air Force requirement. A participation exercise, made a significant impact on me and I've been

  • Rendering respect: Pause and remember during Reveille and Retreat

    "If you can't get them to salute when they should salute and wear the clothes you tell them to wear, how are you going to get them to die for their country?" said Gen. George C. Patton Jr.Customs, courtesies and tradition are part of our daily lives. Giving respects to the flag and the national

  • Think before drinking and driving

    After being charged with Driving Under the Influence, 85 percent of Airmen who are evaluated by the Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program reported that they "felt fine" when they got behind the wheel."Due to the presence of significant levels of alcohol in the bloodstream, impairment

  • Marijuana use illegal on military bases in Washington

    Washington State voted to legalize marijuana Nov. 6, but its use is still prohibited for service members stationed here."The use and possession of marijuana is against both federal law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Marijuana is not allowed on any installation, even if used by dependents

  • Defenders share safety tips

    For the past two years in a row, Spokane has been ranked fourth in the nation for vehicle theft and number one in Washington State. FBI officials state that vehicle theft is the number one property crime in the country."By definition, a vehicle prowling is the theft of property from your vehicle,"

  • Let there be lights!

    Members of Fairchild gathered outside the chapel Dec. 3 to witness the base Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Santa Claus arrived on the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department engine seven, and Col. Brian Newberry, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, pushed the switch to light the tree.