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  • OCO funds support the force

    The OCO fund is a separate source of funding operated by the DOD to fund military units with reimbursable overhires. This fund allows commanders to receive additional support to recruit civilian personnel to fill positions left vacant during the time military members are deployed.

  • Lowering risk of mosquitos

    With spring upon the Inland Northwest, more people will be heading out to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. These warmer months and longer days not only bring fun in the sun, but also set up a great environment for the breeding of a nasty pest, mosquitoes.

  • Team effort saves SERE student

    It was 8:38 p.m. when Tech. Sgt. John Pruett waited to board a UH-1N Huey helicopter in the 36th Rescue Squadron hangar for routine training. Meanwhile, in the Tacoma command post, Capt. Kyle Nelson was being notified of a possible medical evacuation. Nelson ran to the hangar and informed Pruett of

  • The Justice Files

    During the month of March 2018, five Airmen received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, four Airmen were involuntarily separated and two were administratively demoted. Commanders used the following actions as means of punishment, rehabilitation and maintaining

  • Let Freedom Ring

    Annually, Greater Spokane Incorporated and the Spokane Lilac Festival committee host the Annual Let Freedom Ring event honoring members of the armed forces and first responders.This year marked the 62nd anniversary since the event’s inception. Multiple awards were given out, to include: the Neal

  • National Police Week, a week to remember fallen heroes

    Team Fairchild honored fallen heroes by hosting various events and ceremonies during Police Week May 14-18. National Police Week pays special recognition to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

  • SERE Airmen help prevent flooding

    Over 25 Airmen from the 22nd Training Squadron and 66th Training Squadron, volunteered to help bag 45 tons of sand to help contain a water treatment area, May 19, 2018 in Cusick, Washington.

  • AMC Abilene Trophy presented to Greater Spokane Incorporation

    Fairchild Air Force Base leadership stands proudly with members of Greater Spokane Incorporation as Yvonne Batts presents the Air Mobility Command Abilene Trophy to the Greater Spokane community at GSI, May 21, 2018. Spokane competed with other AMC communities for best community support to their