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  • Legislators receive medical technology demo at clinic

    A legislative delegation visited the 92nd Medical Group June 2 to learn more about the electronic medical records system used in Fairchild’s medical facility. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris and Congressman Adam Smith, both representatives from Washington state, were briefed on AHLTA, the military’s

  • Recent deployers share experiences with members of congress

    U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris met with Airmen at Club Fairchild June 2 to talk about their experiences on recent deployments. During the round-table discussion, also attended by Col. Scott Hanson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, members of the 92nd Communications Squadron presented Rep.

  • Team Fairchild host to ROTC Rising Sophomore cadets for summer program

    A group of 38 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets arrived at Fairchild Sunday to participate in Air Force ROTC’s Rising Sophomore Program. They are among the three groups which the base will host throughout this summer. Each team will spend three weeks observing and training with

  • Motorcycle riders required to take safety course, wear proper protective gear

    As summer nears, the weather warms up, and gas prices near $3 a gallon, some Fairchild airmen may be thinking about a motorcycle. Airmen riding motorcycles is becoming a hot topic in the Air Force, said Roshied White, ground safety NCO at the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, due to the dangers of riding and

  • POAs – a must have prior to deploying

    With no end in sight for future deployments, people need to carefully consider their options when it comes to being “legally” prepared during their deployment. Having powers of attorney is one way to ensure families, business and other interests can be taken care of while away. “A POA is a written

  • SFS Airman saves life, helps team win competition

    A member of Team Fairchild and the “Your Worst Nightmare Dream Team” saved another competitor’s life in the 20th Annual Yakima Greenway Foundation “Gap 2 Gap” relay June 3. Between his two running events Tech. Sgt. Michael Bergquist, 92nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, swam to the rescue of an

  • Retired general guest speaker at A/TA meeting

    The retired lieutenant general who was instrumental in putting the “tanker” in the Airlift Tanker Association was guest speaker May 25 at the Inland Northwest A/TA chapter luncheon at Club Fairchild. Lt. Gen. Charles Coolidge Jr., retired from active duty in 2004 and is currently working with

  • Army National Guard unit to move helos to Fairchild

    Aircraft and personnel with the Army National Guard aviation support facility #2 are moving from Geiger Field to Fairchild. The helicopters will be housed in hangar 1001 with offices in building 2090, right next to the hangar, said Army Maj. David Caporicci, Army aviation support facility #2

  • Fuels lab manager sets weight lifting records

    How many people do you know who can squat 800 pounds, dead lift 700 pounds and bench press 500 pounds? Staff Sgt. Christopher Smith from the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron can do just that. Sergeant Smith is currently ranked 26th in the nation when it comes to power lifting. In 2006, he set four