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Sept. 19, 2017
Fairchild conducts 9/11 and National POW/MIA retreat ceremonies

Team Fairchild held two retreat ceremonies recently to recognize the events of Sept. 11, 2011, as well as individuals listed as Prisoner of War/Missing in Action here
Sept. 19, 2017
Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018

You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE
Sept. 12, 2017
Fairchild commemorates B-52 crash

A B-52 Stratofortress memorial was unveiled during a dedication ceremony at Fairchild Memorial Park here Sept. 8. Outcome 54 and Outcome 55 were two B-52 bombers that crashed east of the base while preforming readiness exercises on Sept. 8, 1958. Surviving family members banded together and worked
Sept. 11, 2017
Take charge of finances before you lose your clearance

Did you know your security clearance could be affected if you get into financial trouble?
Sept. 8, 2017
Run, hide, fight – Fairchild conducts active shooter exercise

Team Fairchild conducted an active shooter exercise to test the installation’s preparedness and safety by assessing Security Forces, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Responder’s ability to respond and recover from a potential incident here Aug. 30.
Sept. 7, 2017
Wildfire Smoke Health Tips

Wildfires impact health in many ways. Below are a few FAQs about staying healthy.
Sept. 7, 2017
The Wall That Heals visits Spokane Valley

The Wall That Heals, a 250-foot-long half-scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington was in Spokane Valley at Mirabeau Meadows Park Aug. 23-27.More than 25 Airmen from nine units around base including the 336th Training Support Squadron, 22nd Training Squadron, 92nd Civil Engineer
Sept. 1, 2017
Fairchild takes home Omaha Trophy two years in a row

For the second year in a row, U.S. Strategic Command presented Team Fairchild the 2016 Omaha Trophy for the Strategic Aircraft category during a ceremony here Sept. 1.
Sept. 1, 2017
DoD Award given to outstanding civilian employee

Hiromi Allen, Fairchild Base Exchange supervisor, was presented with the 2016 Department of Defense Outstanding Employee with a Disability Award here Aug. 31, 2017.
Aug. 31, 2017
Suicide prevention month: stopping suicide is everyone’s battle

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for Americans to build awareness and help understand suicide in our culture. More than 40,000 Americans lose their life due to suicide each year and research shows that rates in the military and the general population are very close. The loss of any one

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