Military honored in annual parade

The 69th Annual Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade, themed "Here's to the Heroes," marched through downtown Spokane on the evening of May 19 as residents, visitors and fellow servicemembers crowded the sidewalks to watch. Among the exhibits included a red convertible carrying Col. Scott

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Base-wide cleanup occurs at Fairchild

Fairchild conducted a base-wide clean-up May 16 in preparation for the 92nd Air Refueling Wing change of command that is scheduled for May 22. Representatives from every squadron participated in the massive undertaking, ensuring complete coverage of the base. "The base was split into sectors to

Washington child restraint law changes June 1

Washington has two vehicle occupant protection laws, the seatbelt law and the child restraint law. The child restraint law changes June 1. The updated law requires children under 13 be transported in the back seat where it is practical to do so. Children up to their 8th birthday, unless they are

“Stay Alert, Don’t Get Hurt”

Air Mobility Command's safety campaign for the 101 Critical Days of Summer runs May 25-Sept. 3 with the slogan "Stay Alert, Don't Get Hurt." The effort is in support of the Air Force-wide campaign, which runs annually to inform Airmen of the increased potential for fatalities and mishaps during the

Depression symptoms in men different from women

The National Institutes of Health estimates that at least six million men in the United States suffer from some form of depression every year. Research and clinical evidence reveal that while women and men can develop symptoms of depression, they often experience depression and cope with symptoms

‘Click It or Ticket’ or worse

Air Mobility Command safety officials re-emphasize the requirement for Air Force personnel to wear safety belts when driving, as the 101 Critical Days of Summer approach. "Seatbelts are your best protection against the (potential) driving failures of both yourself and others," said Wayne Bendall,

Fairchild welcomes new wing commander

Col. Thomas Sharpy, new commander of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, received a warm welcome from base and community members as he assumed his command during a ceremony here May 22. Colonel Sharpy comes to Fairchild from the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., where he served as

Commentary: Colonel Hanson bids farewell to Fairchild

It has been my honor and privilege to serve as commander of this outstanding wing for nearly two years. I have been proud to serve every day. To be a commander while our nation is at war is a tremendous responsibility, but it's also a tremendous honor. To see our Airmen out there every day providing