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Aug. 23, 2024
PHOTOS: 93rd Air Refueling Squadron refuels F-35's assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing

Fairchild AFB serves as America’s Super Tanker Wing, continuously fueling today and tomorrow’s fight through mission-focused training requirements. Aerial refueling capabilities are essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of Air Mobility
Aug. 23, 2024
PHOTOS: U.S. Sen. Patty Murray's staffers tour Fairchild

Fairchild Air Force Base’s key leaders hosted Murray’s professional staffers to provide updates on the construction and repair projects that are necessary to improve base operations, quality-of-life issues and services available to Fairchild AFB Airmen and their families. Murray has long worked to
Aug. 16, 2024
Military Family Summit Caucus Q&A

Fairchild Air Force Base hosted the 16th Annual Military Family Summit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 14, 2024, as a unique opportunity to bring together servicemembers and their families with Department of Defense leaders, U.S. Reps. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers and Sanford Bishop Jr. and
Aug. 16, 2024
The 16th Annual Military Family Summit at Fairchild AFB

Fairchild Air Force Base hosted the 16th Annual Military Family Summit as a unique opportunity to bring together servicemembers and their families with Department of Defense leaders, U.S. Reps. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers and Sanford Bishop Jr. and military family support organizations.
Aug. 16, 2024
92nd LRS hosts DLA-Energy Americas West commander, highlighting partnership critical to success in Great Power Competition

The 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron hosted U.S. Navy Commander Anas Maazouzi, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas West commander, for a tour of Fairchild Air Force Base’s fuel facilities on July 31. Maazouzi visited Fairchild AFB to learn more about the 92nd LRS mission capabilities and
July 30, 2024
PHOTOS: Air Traffic Control Specialists

During their shift, ATC specialists observe weather conditions and assist aircraft during periods or bad weather or aid aircraft dealing with a malfunction. ATC specialists manage the flow of aircraft through all aspects of the flight, ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground
July 30, 2024
PHOTOS: Fairchild Leaders host Restoration Advisory Board members for base tour

Key leaders hosted the Restoration Advisory Board members to inform them about the Air Force’s remediation actions to reduce environmental impacts. The Fairchild Air Force Base RAB consists of local stakeholders such as residents, subject matter experts, and community leaders that regularly meet
July 23, 2024
Fairchild Showcases RTIC system during a Congressional delegation flight

Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Newman, AMC command chief, hosted a Congressional delegation aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker to demonstrate the Real-Time Information in Cockpit system, during a flight out of Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 22, 2024. The
July 19, 2024
Fairchild AFB conducts no-notice NORI

The 92nd Air Refueling Wing and 141st ARW’s ability to rapidly generate airpower at a moment’s notice was put to the test when Air Mobility Command’s Inspector General team conducted a no-notice Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection July 16 – 18, 2024. During the NORI, Airmen demonstrated how
July 17, 2024
PHOTOS: 69th Bomb Squadron arrives for Agile Combat Employment integration event, Agile Warbird

Four B-52’s arrived from Minot AFB to Fairchild AFB for Agile Combat Employment integration event, Agile Warbird. This integration is mutually beneficial between Minot AFB and Fairchild AFB as it grants the B-52 aircrew the ability to operate out of a diverse location, while providing Fairchild

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