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  • Thunderbirds refuel over Washington

    F-16 Fighting Falcons from the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds get refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., July 19. The Thunderbirds are on their way to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo at McChord Field, July 21 to 22.Millions of people

  • 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander completes fini flight

    In a tradition nearly as old as military aviation itself, Col. Paul Guemmer, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, completed his final flight here on July 17.The colonel's last flight at Fairchild follows a tradition in which aircrew members, upon completion of their final flight with the wing, or

  • Fairchild Deployed: Senior Airman Gregory Mitchell

    Every week, a member of the Transit Center at Manas team is selected as the Warrior of the Week. This individual is recognized based on outstanding performance, good conduct, work ethic and most importantly, for a job well done.Meet the Warrior of the Week - Senior Airman Gregory Mitchell is an

  • The Justice Files: June

    Courts-MartialDuring the month of June 2012, one Air Force member assigned to Fairchild AFB was court-martialed for criminal offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. A member can be tried by a general, special or summary court-martial under the UCMJ.An airman first class assigned to the

  • Fairchild’s Finest: Senior Airman Elizabeth Medellin Briseno

    Name: Senior Airman Elizabeth Medellin BrisenoUnit: 92nd Air Refueling Wing Command PostDuty Title: Emergency Actions ControllerHometown: Lake Elsinore, Calif.Years in Service: 4Why I joined: For my education, to travel and meet new peopleFamily: I am a single AirmanFavorite aspect of job: Waking up

  • Fairchild Deployed: Tops in Blue performs at TCM

    Tops in Blue performed for deployed service members at the Transit Center at Manas, July 12, 2012. Tops in Blue is an expeditionary entertainment unit comprised of approximately 40 vocalists, musicians, dancers, audio and visual technicians from across the Air Force and is one of the most widely

  • Honoring our four legged friends

    They might walk on four legs, but they are Airmen nonetheless. Military working dogs Dakota and Golf were officially retired from duty in a ceremony at the kennel July 10."These wonderful dogs can now have a well-deserved retirement with a loving family," said Maj. Garon Shelton, 92nd Security

  • Local Boy Scout troops visit base, experience mission first-hand

    Two Boy Scout troops, 481 and 479, both from Spokane Valley, Wash., visited the base as they endeavored to complete their aviation merit badge here July 10.The boys, along with their troop leaders and parents, had an opportunity to better understand what it means to get a KC-135 Stratotanker in the

  • Fairchild's Finest: Airman 1st Class Ivan A Konvalin

    Name: Airman 1st Class Ivan A KonvalinUnit: 92nd Contracting SquadronDuty Title: Contracting SpecialistHometown: Boulder, Colo.Years in Service: 1Why I joined: I joined the Air Force because of my family's tradition of military service going back several generations.Family: NoFavorite aspect of job:

  • Fairchild's Finest: Airman 1st Class Virclay B. Irving

    Name: Airman 1st Class Virclay B. IrvingUnit: 92nd Civil Engineer SquadronDuty Title: Operations ManagementHometown: Dededo, GuamYears in Service: 2 yearsWhy I joined: Wanted to serve my country.Family: Wife - Dora Irving, 36 yrs old and two children - Nathaniel, 17 and Monique, 14Favorite aspect of