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  • Fairchild offers road condition tools

    During winter months, when snow and ice conditions are forecast for the base and surrounding areas, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Command Post staff initiates the "Road Condition Recording" process.They contact the 92nd ARW Security Force Squadron and receive their emergency response condition for the

  • Fairchild undergoes compliance inspections

    To ensure Fairchild follows established regulations and instructions, the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings are undergoing inspections by officials from Air Mobility Command. A team of more than 160 people visited Fairchild for a compliance inspection as well as a review of the logistics compliance

  • Base kennel opens before holidays

    Fairchild is now home to one of just a few animal kennels located on a military installation within the continental United States.Tanker Tails opened its doors Oct. 18 and is capable of housing 12 large dogs, four small "toy" dogs and up to 12 cats. If there is more than one pet per family, they can

  • Fairchild member returns from stranded cruise ship

    When Bo Smith-Tallan put in her leave to go on a cruise two weeks ago, she and her husband expected a week of sunshine and relaxation. After all, they were on a boat -- her husband had his swim trunks; she had her 'flippy-floppies.'Little did they know they'd soon find themselves stuck, their ship

  • MTLs show Airmen the ropes

    Imagine being responsible for counseling, mentoring and being an example to approximately 2,000 brand new Airmen a year. Imagine these Airmen coming from all walks of life, yet they need the same formal training to integrate into military life. Imagine having to be familiar with 10 different career

  • Spokane Airman supports Special Olympics in Japan

    The excitement at Kadena Air Base's Risner Fitness Complex peaked Nov. 6 as the 837 athletes participating in the Kadena Special Olympics took the field. There weren't many more excited than one Airman from the 18th Munitions Squadron.Airman 1st Class Matthew Renfro, originally from Spokane, Wash.,

  • Structural maintenance Airmen keep tankers ready for take off

    Leonardo daVinci created his art on canvas, Beethoven composed his on the piano, Ansel Adams shot his with film and Fairchild structural maintenance fabrication Airmen use metal in the art of maintaining the structural integrity of their canvas-aircraft."We give direct support to the flightline by

  • Deployed Fairchild Airmen deliver coats, blankets to Kyrgyzstan school

    Whether it's the annual Bloomsday Run, Fourth of July Celebration or the Lilac Festival, Fairchild Airmen are no strangers to community outreach in the Spokane area. While deployed to the Manas Transit Center, Kyrgyzstan, they bring with them that same spirit of service and helping others.To that

  • Sesame Street visits Fairchild

    The Sesame Street/United States Organizations experience for military families will be performing Aug. 29 at 2 and 5 p.m., at the base theater. The theater will open 30 minutes prior to show time for seating.Tickets are available for free to all military members and their families at the Deel

  • Combat Paintball opens on base

    Combat paintball is now open every Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and other times for reservations made in advance. The course is located behind the base furniture store.The course is open for ages 10 and older. Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult and children 17 and under must