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  • First sergeant taking care of Airmen

    Imagine an occupation that creates tough personal demands, requires leaving your primary career field and demands around-the-clock attention. Now note that the person holding this job is the first one to which a troubled Airman turns when he or she needs serious help.The Air Force recognizes the

  • Fairchild AFB earns top energy conservation award

    The base earned honors for its energy and water conservation efforts in 2011. "It was a bit of a surprise," Bill Turner, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron energy manager. "We're so focused on how we are currently saving energy to improve quality of life and always looking to improve in the future." The

  • Social media guidance available

    Social media can be a force multiplier in keeping America informed about its Air Force, but it can equally bring discredit to the service if Airmen use the tool to make inappropriate comments.In conjunction with the Air Force release of its updated social media guide, the 18th Air Force Vice

  • 87 Forgotten Heroes remembered in Moses Lake

    Korean War veterans, families and friends and community members honored 87 "Forgotten Heroes" of a tragic Air Force C-124A Globemaster crash nearly six decades ago, at what was then Larson Air Force Base, during a memorial dedication ceremony at the Grant County International Airport here June 9. As

  • 36th RQF finds new home with 58th SOG

    The 36th Rescue Flight here held a transfer of authority ceremony June 7, during which Col. William Thomas, 336th Training Group commander, passed responsibility of the 36th RQF to Col. Dagvin Anderson, 58th Operations Group commander, at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M."I am confident that this

  • Fairchild Deployed: Senior Airman Cory Douglas

    Every week, a member of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing 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 Cory Douglas is a 376

  • Teen Center begins summer with new facility

    This summer parents shouldn't worry about their teens rotting on the couch, going internet crazy or being attached to their game systems, as the teen center is putting their feet on the gas by keeping teens active.The teen center will be open to teens an hour earlier during the week starting June

  • A piece of history

    Members of Team Fairchild had the unique opportunity to tour the Experimental Aircraft Associations B-17 "Flying Fortress" Aluminum Overcast at Felts Field here June 1 to 3.The B-17 is part of Fairchild Air Force Base History and was flown by the 92nd Bombardment Group in World War II. The group was

  • Memorial Day Ceremony

    On Memorial Day, members of Team Fairchild and the local community came out to remember those who have served their country here May 28.This year marked the second annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake.Memorial Day recognizes the men and women with

  • Fairchild deployed: MABOS improves quality of life with a single flush

    Members from the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Theater Security Cooperation humanitarian assistance division installed toilets at the National Cardiology and Therapy Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, May 29.The 376 TSC HA division was at the heart ward on behalf of the Manas Area Benefit Outreach