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  • Fairchild’s name 56 years old

    On July 20, 1951, Spokane Air Force Base was officially named Fairchild during a base dedication ceremony. The base was named for Gen. Muir S. Fairchild, former Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force and a Bellingham, Wash., native. The keynote speaker at the event was supposed to be Gen. Hoyt S.

  • Fairchild medics care for critically injured man

    Two Airmen who serve as medics at the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School here were able to utilize their skills Wednesday morning when they encountered a car wreck while en route to a training event. Tech. Sgt. John Parish and Staff Sgt. George Gonzalez provided life-saving medical care

  • A tradition of honor

    Training for a new group of Honor Guard members began July 16, carrying on a tradition of just that - honor. The class of seven, five Airmen and two Soldiers, wiped the slate clean and pushed what they learned in prior training to the back of their minds. For Honor Guard they will be starting from

  • Fairchild briefs

    Former Air Force Chief of Staff to visit Fairchild Former CSAF, Gen. Ronald Fogleman, is scheduled to visit Fairchild July 24-25 as part of Fairchild's commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Air Force. National Night Out The National Night Out will be held Aug. 7, and annually on the first

  • A happy retirement needs a happy retirement fund

    The age of retirement should mark the era of vacation, travel and leisure in a person's life. This is what many people strive for. One setback for some is the financial situation they find themselves in at retirement age. A solution to this is to start saving for retirement as soon as possible.

  • MVP: Airman 1st Class John Staal

    This week's MVP is: Airman 1st Class John Staal Position Personnel Journeyman Squadron 92nd Air Refueling Squadron Service he provides to Team Fairchild I work in the commanders support staff of the 92nd ARS providing support for personnel issues and additional duties around the squadron.

  • Education Briefs

    Study skills class This seminar is designed for military, civilians and dependents returning to college after a long absence. The primary focus of study skills is to introduce individuals to time management in order to balance the demands of school and working life. Other modules include memory,

  • Upcoming Movies

    Fairchild Theater schedule July 20 @ 7 p.m. Ocean's Thirteen Rated PG-13 1 hr. 53 min. July 21 @ 7 p.m. Knocked Up Rated R 2 hr. 9 min. July 27@ 7 p.m. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Rated PG 1 hr. 59 min. July 28 @ 7 p.m. Nancy Drew Rated PG 1 hr. 19 min Children 5 and under are admitted

  • Non-Commissioned Officers graduate from academy

    Congratulations to the following Fairchild graduates from class 07-5 of the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The graduation ceremony was held July 12 at the Peterson AFB Club for the class of 86 students. Tech. Sgt. Arthur Beard, 92nd Communications Squadron Tech. Sgt.