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  • Fairchild reactivates squadron at March

    At the forefront of Total Force Integration, Fairchild's 92nd Air Refueling Wing reactivated the 912th Air Refueling Squadron Dec. 3 at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. As part of the 452nd Air Mobility Wing at March, the 912th is an active duty squadron that will work in tandem with the March 336th

  • Nine medevaced from PRT Zabul after tragic accident

    It was 9:10 a.m. when the notification came to Forward Operating Base Smart, Afghanistan.A civilian bus headed south on Highway 1 rolled over, leaving seven dead and more than 30 injured just outside Qalat city.Within 15 minutes, medical personnel from Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul were on

  • Tanker crews fly night ops mission

    Just because the sun goes away doesn't mean the Fairchild refueling mission does. On Nov. 18, a Fairchild KC-135 Stratotanker took off as the sun set to refuel two F-15C Eagles from the Oregon Air National Guard and one KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The mission occurred over the

  • Here to help: The HAWC offers more than just Fitness Assessments

    The Health and Wellness Center here is determined to get the word out that they are a good place to start achieving better health through nutrition, exercise and education. They strive to provide people with the knowledge and tools to begin living in a healthier way."Excellent health is achievable

  • 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.,