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  • Sexual Aasault:There is help for victims

    It happens at Fairchild more often than one would think. They seek help. They; are victims of sexual assault. Sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual

  • Van pools seek riders: Military, civil servants to commute for free

    Nearly 100 Fairchild Airmen and civil servants who commute by van pool receive up to $230 each month courtesy of the Spokane Transit Authority and U.S. Air Force Public Transportation Benefit Program. And, the demand for more riders to create more van pools isn't slowing down.Though all Spokane

  • Sixth CMSAF visits Fairchild, congratulates new chiefs

    The sixth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force made a special visit to Fairchild, welcoming six new Airmen into the grade of chief master sergeant at a ceremony in Spokane March 17.Chief Master Sgt. James M. McCoy, who served as CMSAF from 1979-1981, was the guest speaker for the event that

  • Airman can store their POVs while deployed

    Airmen who have contingency orders for a 90-plus day deployment can seek their squadron commander's approval to store up to one personally owned vehicle at government expense.Airmen who get approval have two options for storage. Either they can have their vehicle stored at the Vehicle Processing

  • Base running team open to all

    Fairchild now has a running team, its numbers are building, and they are seeking to increase participation dramatically in the coming months.The idea stemmed from a tradition that O'Doherty's Irish Grille, in downtown Spokane has, known as the "Flying Irish Running Club." The restaurant puts

  • Deputy chief of chaplains visits Fairchild for prayer luncheon

    As Team Fairchild's part in the country's National Day of Prayer celebration, the Fairchild chapel staff hosted the Air Force deputy chief of chaplains during a luncheon at the Deel Community Center March 4.Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) David Cyr was the guest speaker at the event and spoke about the

  • Military dependent receives service dog from DECA, Milk-Bone

    The Defense Commissary Agency and Milk-Bone partnered to award a Coeur D' Alene resident a canine assistance service dog during a ceremony at the Fairchild commissary Feb. 17. Mrs. Tynia Rich along with her husband, David, a retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class, were welcomed into the Canine

  • Civic Leader receives Distinguished Public Service Award

    Mr. Rich Hadley received the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award during a ceremony Feb. 4 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.The award, which is the highest honorary civilian award the Secretary of the Air Force may grant to a private citizen, was earned for his advocacy of Air Force issues

  • Fairchild Airmen climb ice covered tower to retain communications

    Fairchild transmission systems radio Airmen with the 92nd Communications Squadron work in their heated offices at their desks; however, they have another less comfortable workspace. This space is on top of a snow-covered mountain where the average temperature is nothing like their offices as it