Members of Team Fairchild attend VPP conference

Thanks to the support of our leadership, fourteen members of Team Fairchild attended the 15th Annual Region X Voluntary Protection Program Conference May 19 to 21. The Conference took place in downtown Spokane at the historic Davenport Hotel and Tower and began with a keynote speech from Vince

300+ members of Team Fairchild needed to support Wheelchair Games

The largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world is coming to Spokane July 13 to 18 and your help is needed. More than 500 wheelchair athletes will be gathering in Spokane, from the "Greatest Generation" to the latest generation, competing in 17 events over six days and around 350 Airmen from

Veteran's, local officials gather for cemetary groundbreaking ceremony

Hundreds of Veteran's and their families gather for the groundbreaking of Washington's first state Veterans Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day, May 25. Located in West Medical Lake on Espanola and Ritchey Roads, the 80 acre cemetery will be the final resting place for over 140,00 veterans when it

Airmen compete in Commanders Combat Challenge

Many members of Team Fairchild gathered at Miller Park here May 15 for some friendly competition in the Commanders Challenge. The competition included a 1.5 mile run, fire truck pull, tug-of-war, HUMVEE push and obstacle course. The event is an ongoing, ever-changing one, with the organizers always

National Police Week activities

Fairchild SF honors fallen comrades

On May 11, in concert with National Police Week, the 92nd Security Forces Squadron unveiled the Security Forces Fallen Heroes Wall, a project they have been working on over the past year. Eight security forces members have died in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom since the

Fairchild photo of the week

Congress approves multimillion dollar construction project at Fairchild

Put your hands together to prevent colds and the flu

Experts agree that hand-washing is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself and your family from colds and the flu, including the recent flu virus (H1N1 or swine) that you have seen on the news. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.

Security Forces police blotter

· 1 May: Personally owned vehicle/POV accident with (Minor injuries) · 2 May: A Fairchild military member was arrested by Spokane Police Department for DUI · 3 May: A Fairchild military member was apprehended by Security Forces for underage drinking and one member assigned to Fairchild was