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MVP: Staff Sgt. Quoang Luu

Staff Sgt. Quoang Luu Squadron 92nd Maintenance Squadron Position NCOIC, nondestructive inspection lab assistant Service he provides to Team Fairchild I provide nondestructive inspection (crack inspections) and oil analysis support to KC-135 aircraft, UH-1N helicopter, and transient aircraft such as

Volunteers recognized for efforts

Of the more than 300 known volunteers here, 94 were recognized in a ceremony at Club Fairchild May 1. Together, they logged 51,697 volunteer hours over the past 12 months. This group involves retirees, dependents and military personnel who volunteer their time and energy to help make the base and

Redeployers reunite with family, home

Applause and cheers, hugs and tears of joy. This is what awaited 44 returning warriors as they walked off of a KC-135 to be greeted by a crowd of more than 100 military family members, fellow Airmen and local media crews here April 30. After the welcome on the ramp next to the plane, the families

AFAF helps father reach son in coma

"Some things are so unexpected that no one is prepared for them." --Leo Rosten in Rome Wasn't Burned in a Day Tech Sgt. Gene Haas, 92nd Medical Group NCOIC of Medical supply knows this better than most. He received a life-changing phone call July 14 at 10:30 p.m. At that time, Sergeant Haas' son

Former Fairchild Airmen participate in 60th Anniversary Speakers Symposium

Four Air Force retirees who made their marks at Fairchild during their careers were given the opportunity to be a part of Fairchild's 60th Anniversary Speakers Symposium here April 27. Retired Col. Frank Potter, retired Maj. Edward Majeski, retired Chief Master Sgt. Tom Pauley and retired Chief

AADD gaining strength, impact

Airmen at Fairchild are dressing up Airmen Against Drunk Driving. The program has new officers, a new logo and a growing host of volunteers, thanks to a recent push by base first sergeants and Senior Airman Cindy Phillips, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief executive assistant and career-long

Briefly

The following are brief notifications or updates about events happening on or around the base: Air Force Assistance Fund campaign extended Contributions to the Air Force Assistance Fund can be made through May 4. Contact 1st Lt. Joshua Cherkinsky at 247-2901 for more information. Heartlink briefing

Australian pilot finds opportunities at Fairchild

From pilots to children, from retirees to spouses, a great number of people call Fairchild home. Among this diverse group of people is Flight Lt. Trevor Wright, a Royal Australian Air Force pilot. Along with his wife, Flight Lt. Wright made Fairchild home in November 2005 after completing training

AFPC Web site adds citizenship application process

Active duty Airmen may now apply for U.S. citizenship via the Air Force Personnel Center's Web site or through the virtual Military Personnel Flight, furthering Personnel Services Delivery Transformation. Citizenship application procedures are available on the Air Force Personnel Center's