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June 23, 2010
AFRC hosts parenting seminar

The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosts a free seminar, Charles Fay and Jim Fay of the Love and Logic Institute June 8, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the base theater. "How to Raise Responsible Kids Without Raising Your Blood Pressure," will present solutions to some of the most common challenges
May 26, 2010
Security Forces say good-bye to K-9 pal

The 92nd Security Forces Squadron lost one of its military working dogs to congenital heart failure May 13. Eesau, perhaps Team Fairchild's most well known canine, lived up his last day with the help of Master Sgt. Chuck Wilds, NCO-in-charge of the MWD section, and the rest of the office."We went
April 26, 2010
As AFNET opens doors to social networking sites, AMC officials stress importance of cyber security

This month, as the Air Force opens its network to Internet-based capabilities, including social networking services, AMC leaders say it's important Airmen always keep Operations Security, network protection, and professionalism at the forefront.On March 30, the Air Force opened the network to
April 5, 2010
Fairchild Airman receive commemorative Buck Knives for Iraq and Afghanistan tours

Mr. Graham Crutchfield, retired Marine, contributes time and countless efforts as a display of appreciation to his colleagues in the military. From phone cards to Buck Knives Mr. Crutchfield has gone above and beyond to support those who have served. The beginning of Mr. Crutchfield's crusade
March 5, 2010
DoD opens access to social media sites

All users of unclassified computers in the .mil domain now will be allowedto access social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter - subject to localcontrol if bandwidth demand or Web integrity become issues.The announcement reverses a nearlythree-year ban on access to bandwidth-heavy sites such
March 5, 2010
Stay Hydrated to stay healthy

Swimming pools, lakes, kids running through the sprinkler - What do all of these things have in common? Water! I know when I think of water I associate it with fun, but have you ever really thought about the role it plays when it comes to your overall health and well being? Let's look at water in a
March 5, 2010
Wing leadership emphasizes importance of motorcycle safety

With springtime quickly approaching, many in the wing have already begun taking out their motorcycles and riding on their off-time and weekends. However, roughly six months of not riding coupled with the winter road conditions still in effect could prove disastrous for riders, and wing leadership
March 5, 2010
Washington National Guard welcomes home 141st Security Forces Flight

The Washington National Guard welcomed home from Iraq approximately 40 citizen airmen from the 141st Security Forces in a ceremony Feb. 25 at Fairchild Air Force Base.The citizen airmen from the 141st have completed a six month mobilization serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Missions for
Feb. 26, 2010
Pumping gas - a worthwhile pastime

Pumping gas may not be the "glamorous" career most boys or girls dream of having, but 376th Air Expeditionary Wing petroleum, oil and lubricants specialists are heroes behind the scenes - the key difference between success and failure for the troops in Afghanistan.They've had an unquestionable
Feb. 19, 2010
Idaho community group invites deployed to speak

A heartwarming, home-style meal is all it took for two Airmen and a full-bird colonel to cozy their way into the lives one of Idaho's prize community outreach groups Thursday in Post Falls, Idaho.The vice wing commander responded to a request by David Sproul, vice president (president elect) of the

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