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  • Orland soldier awarded Bronze Star

    An unsuspecting mother opened a package over the weekend, to find a formal citation, certificate and a case containing a Bronze Star medal recently awarded to her son. Josie Nordel, of Orland, Calif. displayed the awards Tuesday afternoon at her home. The package was a total surprise from U.S. Air

  • In honor and strength

    While families throughout the country enjoyed a comfortable Thanksgiving meal last November, students attending the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape school at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., filled up on the grub shadowed beneath small rocks; meals-ready-to-eat, fresh out of 10-year-old

  • Red Cross military heroes

    Two 141st Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guardsmen were honored with the 2008 Hometown Heroes "Military Award" from the Red Cross on Nov. 13, for their life saving actions that occurred during the summer of 2008. While attending Operation Purple at Camp Sweyolakan, Idaho in Aug. 2008, Lt. Col.

  • BX to Offer Feast of Thanksgiving Weekend Deals and Giveaways

    Military shoppers looking to dig in to tasty holiday shopping better bring a big appetite to the Base Exchange the weekend after Thanksgiving as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is serving up three days of great deals, gift card giveaways and scratch off cards. The smorgasbord begins as early

  • Tops In Blue talent search underway

    Tops In Blue, the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase, is accepting applications until Dec. 2 for its 2009 talent search. The 2009 talent call, called MISSION AUDITION, encourages vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers, and nonmusical talent such as comedians, dramatists, and magicians to

  • Healing together: TRICARE resources for warrior care

    They are returning from combat in record numbers. With scars seen and unseen, wounded members of the armed services are making their way through hospitals, clinics and facilities from one side of the world to the other. Then they are on their journey through recovery, rehabilitation and

  • 'Spread the Word' team addresses workforce concerns

    The commander of the Air Force Personnel Center brought her Spread the Word briefing team here Nov. 12 to 14 to communicate personnel changes with diverse groups of customers. Maj. Gen. K. C. McClain is traveling with the team initially to each Air Force base with a major command headquarters and

  • Volunteer Opportunities

    Below is a list of volunteer opportunities at Fairchild and within the local community. Tom's Turkey Drive Help Spokane families in need during Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season by volunteering at Tom's Turkey Drive Nov. 21 - 22. Volunteers will be stationed at local Rosauers stores for

  • Fairchild Briefs

    The following is a list of upcoming Fairchild events and education briefs. Highlighted Events: Dec. 1: Tops in Blue Tops in Blue, the Air Force's expeditionary entertainment unit, is scheduled to perform at the Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, Wash., Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and

  • Upcoming Movies

    Fairchild Theater scheduleNov. 21 @ 7 p.m.Body of LiesRaged R2 hr. 8 min.  Nov. 22 @ 7 p.m.Lakeview TerraceRated PG-131 hr. 46 min. Nov. 28 @ 7 p.m.Max PayneRated PG-131 hr. 40 min.  Nov. 29 @ 7 p.m.The Secret Life of BeesRated PG-131 hr. 49 min.  Children 5 and under are admitted free. The cost for