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  • Fairchild runway construction progressing well

    It's been two months now since the base's runway underwent construction and so far, everything is on schedule.The construction of the runway is necessary because it had exceeded its useful life - normally 25 years. The 50-year old runway is being replaced over the coming months in a 42.8 million

  • Despite different operating locations Fairchild supports Odyssey Dawn

    In the last week, Airmen of the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings have stood alert for missions supporting Japan, sent KC-135s forward to support Operation Odyssey Dawn, and continue to be the lead wing supporting the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan."And we're doing this from three different

  • CAIB dedicated to solving issues for Fairchild Airmen, families

    Got issues?The Community Action Information Board is just the group that can fix it. The CAIB is chaired by the wing commander and consists of several squadron and group commanders as well as relevant base support agencies. The group meets on a quarterly basis to address issues, concerns and

  • 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