Fairchild Briefs

The following is a list of upcoming Fairchild events and education briefs. Highlighted Events: New Air Force physical training sweatshirt available The Air Force has authorized and is shipping the new Air Force physical training sweatshirt to Fairchild. The first 153 come in sizes ranging from extra

Upcoming Movies

Jan. 10 @ 7 p.m. Bolt Rated PG Synopsis: Bolt, an American White Shepherd, has lived his whole life on the set of his action television show, where he believes he has superpowers. When separated from the studio by accident, he meets a female alley cat named Mittens and a hamster named Rhino. Along

141st Air Refueling Wing guardsmen making major fleet improvements

141st Air Refueling Wing maintainers are hard at work, retrofitting the Air Force's entire fleet of aging KC-135 Stratotankers with a new brake system designed to counteract the potential hazard of a malfunctioning stabilizer. The high-level project, Air Mobility Command's number one KC-135

Holiday messages to the troops

From Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air refueling Wing CommanderHoliday greetings, Team Fairchild! 'Tis the season for family gatherings, celebration and giving thanks. As we approach the holiday season, do not forget our brothers and sisters who are deployed fighting the Global War on Terrorism. The New

Dental Squadron sergeant re-enlists at home

Sterling donates 100 gifts to aid Fairchild families

One Dedicated Crew Chief

Active duty Airmen and Washington Air National Guard technicians at Fairchild work together in a Dedicated Crew Chief program as part of the historical change to a Classic Association. As a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling

A season for sharing in fire safety

Each year holiday season fires claim the lives of more than 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause more than $990 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration, or USFA, there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of

Commander's Direct Line

The following is a question to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Commander submitted by a member of Team Fairchild or the local community: Question:  Why do some security police salute retired officers and some do not? Answer:  The 92nd Security Forces Squadron here at Fairchild represents a true model of

Scholarships help retiree spouses finish education

Retiree spouses with an eye on professional certification or a post-secondary education may not have to foot the entire bill, thanks to a National Military Family Association scholarship program.  The group is accepting applications for its annual Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship.