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  • Fairchild grants wish, makes child ‘pilot for a day’

    The 384th Air Refueling Squadron worked with the Spokane Shriners Hospital for Children to bring Isaiah Watkins, a second grader at North Idaho Christian School, to Fairchild to experience a day in the life as a KC-135 pilot.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, greets attendees of the Mobility Guardian 2019 International Planning Conference held at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 18, 2018. The conference served as a brainstorming session for contexts to increase teamwork between partnered militaries during the exercise by joining forces to accomplish critical training goals so allied forces can integrate seamlessly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

    Planning Mobility Guardian II

    Team Fairchild hosted the Mobility Guardian 2019 International Planning Conference Sept. 18-20, bringing together Air Mobility Command team members and coalition force representatives from eight partner nations.
  • Firefighters from the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron pose with Sparky the fire dog for the upcoming national Fire Prevention Week at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 3, 2018. This year's Fire Prevention Week's campaign is "Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere," which aims to educate the public about basic but essential ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

    Look, Listen, Learn about Fire Safety Week

    Team Fairchild firefighters are bringing fun and free activities to base residents to promote fire prevention awareness during Fire Prevention Week happening nationwide from Oct. 7 through 13, 2018.
  • A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to connect to a KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, as part of a training operation Oct. 3, 2018. The purpose of the training operation was to test the KC-46A Pegasus' ability to perform inflight refueling connections, specifically with the B-52's airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    Fairchild’s Airmen support KC-46A, B-52 training

    Airmen from Fairchild’s 384th Air Refueling Squadron supported a KC-46A Pegasus during a training operation with a B-52 Stratofortress in the Northwest region of the United States, Oct. 3, 2018. The purpose of the training mission was to test the new refueler’s capability to perform inflight refueling connections specifically with the B-52 airframe.
  • A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing takes off in support of Operation Juniper Micron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, September 2018. Fairchild's KC-135 Stratotankers assist with allied operations worldwide, providing Global Reach to American and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    Fairchild KC-135s, Airmen support Operation Juniper Micron

    Fairchild KC-135 Stratotankers, Airmen, and support equipment, deployed to continue partner support to France as part of Operation Juniper Micron in Spain, September 2018.
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    Dependents and retirees can now renew ID online

    Active duty dependents and retirees are now able to renew their identification cards online as of March 2018. Family members of active duty Airmen and retirees are only allowed to use the application to begin their renewal.
  • The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.

    Changes to TRICARE Retiree Dental Program

    The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
  • The Defense Commissary Agency logo. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    Commissary’s birthday & new shopping savings

    Today is the Defense Commissary Agency’s birthday and the launch day for the new customer portal, MyCommissary, which lays the foundation for more ways to shop and offers patrons online-access to their commissary’s biweekly sales flyer and reward card coupons.
  • The Explosive Ordinace Disposal team official badge insigina is displayed on the wall inside the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron EOD team classroom at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 28, 2018. EOD Airmen apply classified techniques and speecal procedures to lessen or totally remove the hazards created by the presence of unexploded ordinance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    Fairchild’s EOD Airmen respond to suspected UXO

    Airmen from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Team responded to a call regarding possible unexploded ordnance in Moscow, Idaho, Sept. 27, 2018.
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    Fairchild Airman innovates KC-135 nose gear maintenance operations

    An Airman from the 92nd Maintenance Group used his innovative ideas to potentially save the KC-135 Stratotanker fleet more than $1 million in parts and man-hours by creating a unique piece of equipment. Tech. Sgt. Shawn Roberge, 92nd MXG aircraft structural maintenance section chief, had the idea of creating a nose landing gear door lock. This part will alleviate damage to areas surrounding the underbelly of the Stratotanker.
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