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  • Youth Center takes advantage of summer sun during day camps

    Starting June 20, the youth center will be extending their hours from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. for kids ages 6-12."We take advantage of the summer weather especially during expanded hours," said John Smith, Fairchild's youth programs chief. "We take trips to the outdoor pool and utilize Miller Park

  • 20 years in the making

    Twenty years ago marked the end of an era for the Air Force and the beginning to a new age in air superiority.Fairchild, along with Grand Forks and McConnell AFBs, became the three tanker bases assigned to Air Mobility Command in the years following when the Military Airlift Command and Strategic

  • Fairchild Deployed: Airman 1st Class Michael Shipton

    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 -- Airman 1st Class Michael Shipton is a

  • Fairchild’s Finest: Airman 1st Class Christopher R. Knittel

    Name: Airman 1st Class Christopher R. KnittelUnit: 92nd Air Refueling SquadronDuty Title: In-Flight Refueling SpecialistHometown: Fort Collins, Colo.Years in Service: 2Why I joined: I was in college and realized I couldn't picture myself in an office job. I joined to get out of the office, see the

  • Child development center celebrates summertime during business hours

    Caregivers at the child development center celebrate summer during business hours with more than 200 children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 year olds. "We're always excited to see the sun," said Rhonda Love, director of the CDC. "Our staff is looking forward to exposing the kids to as much fun as

  • Congresswoman, general officially open fitness center

    Two distinguished visitors helped cut the ribbon to Team Fairchild's new fitness center May 19th.Cathy McMorris Rogers, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Washington, was joined by Gen. Raymond Johns Jr., commander Air Mobility Command, to officially celebrate the new $18.7 million facility

  • Spokane's Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade

    Members of Team Fairchild participated in this year's Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade here May 19.For the Spokane community it is a chance to get out and interact with military members. The parade, in part, honors former and current service members from all branches of the

  • Fairchild children participate in America's Kid's Run

    Children from Team Fairchild participated in the America's Kid's Run here May 19.The annual event began in 1986 as Junior Bloomsday, the child's answer to the annual Bloomsday race held in Spokane, Wash., every May.

  • AMC commander visits Fairchild

    Gen. Raymond E. Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, visited here May 18 to speak with members of Team Fairchild and participate in the Spokane Lilac Festival Torchlight Parade."I couldn't be more proud of the way you continue to meet the war fighter's needs." Johns said as he spoke about

  • Fairchild pays respect, honors heroes during Police Week

    Team Fairchild, and more importantly, the 92nd Security Forces Squadron, paid tribute to their comrades who have fallen in the line of duty during National Police Week here the week of May 15.National Police Week occurs each year in recognition of the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement.