Department of Defense Continues Efforts to Enroll Marrow Donors

Every 15 minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with a medical condition that requires treatment with bone marrow or a blood stem cell transplant. Every day more than 6,000 men, women and children around the world search the National Donor Program Registry for a life-saving donor.

Vietnam wall speaks to both present and past

At a time when wounds and memories of a long and bitterly protested war were still open and raw; when veterans were treated as villains instead of heroes, an Army veteran by the name of Jan Scruggs conceived the idea of building a memorial to honor those who served in Vietnam. Facing more opposition

Fairchild Briefs and Education Briefs

The following is a list of upcoming Fairchild events and other pertinent 92nd Air Refueling Wing information. Education briefs are located at the bottom of the page. Briefs Town Hall Meeting The Town Hall meeting previously scheduled for Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. has been rescheduled for a later date.

MVP: Senior Master Sgt. Darla Steetle

This week's MVP is: Name Senior Master Sgt. Darla Steetle Position Medical Support Squadron superintendent Squadron 92nd Medical Support Squadron Service she provides to Team Fairchild I direct personnel and administrative support for healthcare professionals across three squadrons. I am also the

Operation Spokane Heroes welcomes Guard

Clinic marks completion of renovation phase one

The 92nd Medical Group clinic hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 7 acknowledging the end of phase one of the renovation project at the clinic here. "Every member of Team Fairchild uses this facility," said. Col. Thomas Sharpy, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander. "And now the mission is enhanced

Fairchild Briefs and Education Briefs

The following is a list of upcoming Fairchild events and other pertinent 92nd Air Refueling Wing information. Education briefs are located at the bottom of the page. Briefs Tops in Blue Tops in Blue, the Air Force's expeditionary entertainment unit, is scheduled to perform at the Northern Quest

Fairchild hits milestone with environmental restoration program

The Installation Restoration Program here, spearheaded by Marc Connally, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron base remedial program manager, has achieved a milestone: zero areas of concern on the base. Over the course of the summer the base was able to close out two areas of concern, as well as declaring

Make the most of your next dental visit

There are few things that feel as good as walking out of your dentist's office with a bright smile and a clean set of teeth. Take care of your teeth every day with regular brushing, flossing and a well-balanced diet. Visit your dentist regularly for exams and cleanings. As a result, your teeth and

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