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  • Updated AF & AMC Priorities

    To the men and women of Air Mobility Command: If the last 90 days are any indication, 2008 is turning out to be an amazing year for Air Mobility Command. Most recently, March was a record-setting month for mobility Airmen supporting the Global War on Terror. More than 120,000 passengers were

  • AFAF nears the end

    The window to donate to the Air Force Assistance Fund will soon close. April 18 marks the end of the designated donation period for Team Fairchild. From Oct. 1 through March 31, a total of 5,612 cases were seen throughout the Air Force, amounting to $4,452,365 in loans and $375,590 in grants. Of

  • National Child Abuse Awareness Month

    April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. During the month special emphasis has been placed on educating Fairchild members on abuse prevention and treatment opportunities. According to Stephen Pitters, Family Advocacy outreach manager, there are two programs available to those who have been

  • Voices of Men

    Educational comedian Ben Atherton-Zeman visited Fairchild Thursday to deliver an important message to Airmen. The message consisted of several topics focused on sexually based offenses and sexism, and was chiefly directed toward military members ages twenty-five and younger. Through the use of

  • A Month All Their Own: America, TRICARE honors the Military Child

    The youngest citizens often pay the greatest price when a nation is at war.  Each April since 1986, the Department of Defense has celebrated the "Month of the Military Child" in recognition of the many challenges children face by having a parent or parents serve in the uniformed services.   "They

  • I Heard Retreat Today (That Good Old Feeling)

    I don't even remember what I needed to pick up but I stopped by the base shoppette today after a long day of yard work. Lately, I don't often get out to the base much. I found a good parking spot and headed into the store, and just before entering, I heard the scratchy recording of 'To the Colors'

  • Only six weeks left until the playoffs

    There are only six weeks left until the intramural volleyball league playoffs. Some teams seem more excited than others about the playoffs, however all teams appear to be having fun.             Below are the standings for the ten teams playing, with a total of 96 players, including coaches. Team

  • Commander's Direct Line: Motorcycle wear clarification

    The following is a question to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Commander submitted by a member of Team Fairchild or the local community: Question: There is some confusion base wide on what "being out of uniform" is. In the past, to get out of uniform, all one had to do is remove all affiliated markings,

  • Volunteer Opportunities

    Taking a Bite out of Hunger Help Second Harvest fight hunger and feed hope by volunteering for the 2008 Taking a Bite out of Hunger May 21 at the Spokane Arena. This event features a live and silent auction, as well as vendors from area restaurants, wineries and breweries. With more than 800 guests

  • Upcoming Movies

    Fairchild Theater schedule April 11 @ 7 p.m. Semi Pro Rated R 1 hr. 30 min April 12 @ 7 p.m. Jumper Rated PG-13 1 hr. 28 min April 13 @ 2 p.m. College Road Trip Rated G 1 hr. 23 min April 18 @ 7 p.m. The Bank Job Rated R 1 hr. 23 min April 19 @ 7 p.m. 10,000 B.C. Rated PG-13 1 hr. 23 min April 25 @