Commander's Call ensures Airmen in the know

The base theater was filled to the brim Sept. 28 as members of Team Fairchild crowded in for the Commander's Call. Col. Thomas Sharpy, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, led the commander's call through topics such as the interdependent fight, priorities, the association between the 92nd and 141st

Fairchild Fire Department Reminds Residents to ‘Practice Your Escape Plan’

It's time for Fire Prevention Week, and the Fairchild Fire Department is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association Oct. 7-13 to remind local residents to "Practice Your Escape Plan." During this year's fire safety campaign, firefighters and safety advocates will be

First measurable snow contest begins

It's that time of year; the trees are losing this leaves and the hot days of summer are, not so gradually, being replaced with cool days and even cooler nights. However, this temperate bliss will not last long; Old Man Winter waits for no one. As our autumn splendor turns into a cold winter

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For more than 20 years National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has helped focus national attention on breast cancer and the importance of early detection and treatment. According to the Centers for Disease Control in 2003, 181,646 women were diagnosed with breast cancer, and 41,619 women died from

Active-duty, Guard wings pave future alliances

Two air refueling wings merged here Oct. 1, marking the first Classic Association of Air National Guard and Air Mobility Command wings. In response to the Congress-mandated 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process, the last of the KC-135 Stratotankers belonging to the Washington ANG's 141st ARW

AMC Surgeon General Visits Fairchild

General Byron C. Hepburn, Command Surgeon, Air Mobility Command, visited Fairchild and 92nd Medical Group personnel Sept. 25. The site visit provided the general a chance to visit the medical facilities and members of Team Fairchild and the 92nd Medical Group. He also spoke to Airmen about his

MVP: Airman 1st Class Derek Crader

This week's MVP is: Name Airman 1st Class Derek Crader Position Aircraft Electro-environmental specialist Squadron 92nd Maintenance Squadron Service he provides to Team Fairchild I perform major aircraft inspections, maintain gaseous and liquid oxygen support equipment, and manage the

Blood Drive helps overseas troops

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 Commander's Call A Commander's Call will be held Sept. 28 at the base theater at 7 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. All 92nd Air

Officials announce open registration to Air Force symposium

Air University officials here recently announced open registration to the 2007 Air Force Heritage to Horizons Women's Training Symposium scheduled for Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. The symposium at the Waterford Receptions in Springfield, Va., is open to women and men who have served or are serving in the U.S.