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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, addresses attendees of an officer's all-call at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 28, 2020. Topics discussed during the all-call included developmental category configuration for different core specialties, promotion zones, promotion recommendation forms and annual officer performance reports. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lawrence Sena)

    Officer promotions receive overhaul in 2020

    Team Fairchild hosted an officer’s all-call to address coming officer development policy changes Jan. 28, at the Red Morgan Center.Topics discussed during the all-call included developmental category configuration for different core specialties, promotion zones, promotion recommendation forms and annual officer performance reports.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Dieter, 97th Air Refueling Squadron director of operations, signs official orders of the first mission for the 97th ARS at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 13, 2020. The 97th ARS’s first mission comes after its reactivation that took place October 2019 in order to support the addition of 12 new KC-135 Stratotankers and the estimated 1,000 Airmen and families being transferred to Fairchild. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lawrence Sena)

    Fairchild’s newest squadron completes first mission

    Team Fairchild’s 97th Air Refueling Squadron successfully completed its first mission by supporting a 97th Air Lift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan. 14. The 97th ARS reactivated in October 2019, in order to support 12 additional KC-135 Stratotankers and an estimated 1,000 Airmen and families being transferred to Fairchild.
  • Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, answers questions submitted by Team Fairchild Airmen during an all-call meeting at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 15, 2020. Using smart devices to submit questions to base commanders, Airmen submitted over 100 questions during the presentation. While only able to answer a few during the live meeting, the submissions are saved for follow-up at a later date to ensure all Airmen are heard and responded to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

    Team Fairchild looks toward future at base all-call

    The 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander and command chief assembled Airmen together to share the accomplishments of the previous year and Fairchild’s current strategic vision going forward during the first “all-call” meeting of the year at the base theater on Jan. 15, 2020.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachery Murray, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a chalk from behind the landing gear of a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Titan Fury at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Dec. 9, 2019.

    Fairchild completes Exercise Titan Fury

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachery Murray, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a chalk from behind the landing gear of a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Titan Fury at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Dec. 9, 2019. Maintainers work day and night to keep the fleet of KC-135s ready to fly for alert crews, who in turn keep
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Larry Gardner, 141st Air Refueling Wing commander, welcomes members from the Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Dec 12, 2019. Team Fairchild hosted a DoD Maintenance Symposium tour to showcase Condition Base Maintenance Plus, Theory of Constraints and innovations implemented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)

    Fairchild showcases CBM+, Theory of Constraints to DoD Maintenance Symposium

    Team Fairchild Airmen are constantly challenged to increase productivity, decrease parts production times, and save the Air Force money while maintaining the service’s biggest fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers.
  • Fairchild Air Force Base was awarded the AMC nomination for the 2019 Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award and also earned “Honorable Mention” at Air Force level.

    Fairchild awarded AMC nomination for 2019 CINC IEA award….earns “Honorable Mention” at Air Force level

    Air Mobility Command announced Fairchild Air Force Base as their 2020 Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award nominee, the first time ever the base has received the nomination.
  • A volunteer packs a holiday deployment care package at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Dec. 3, 2019.

    Treats2Troops sends holiday spirit around the world

    Team Fairchild volunteers packed over 400 care packages for deployed military members to receive over the holidays during an event called Treats2Troops, Dec. 3, 2019, here.
  • A U.S. Air National Guard F-15C Eagle from the 142nd Fighter Wing, connects with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during an air refueling training mission over Oregon, Nov. 22, 2019.

    Fairchild aircrews refuel Oregon ANG partners, complete ‘oceanic’ training

    Team Fairchild aircrew members from the 97th, 93rd and 384th Air Refueling Squadrons conducted an air refueling training mission with Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Fighter Wing F-15C Eagles Nov. 23, over Oregon.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ian McKinney, 92nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his dog Rosso prepare for UH-1N Huey training Nov. 21, 2019, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.

    Fairchild Military Working Dogs participate in Huey training

    Members of the 92nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog section and their four-legged partners participated in UH-1N Huey training with the 36th Rescue Squadron, Nov. 21, here.
  • A member of the local community receives a Thanksgiving meal bag and turkey at Newby-ginnings in Post Falls, Idaho, Nov. 14, 2019.

    Fairchild First Sergeants help Airmen and local veterans

    Fairchild First Sergeants hosted the annual Operation Turkey Drop to help Airmen and their families, as well as veterans and Gold Star Families in the local Inland Northwest community Nov. 21.
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