Oct. 5, 2017 Air Force PFOS/PFOA sampling effort seeks well owner input As drinking water sampling for Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) continues, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center has expanded the current sampling area and is asking for help to identify drinking water wells for potential sampling beginning next week.
Oct. 5, 2017 It takes two to tanker October 1, 2007, a ceremony was held to reveal the nose art on a Fairchild’s KC-135 Stratotanker, a representation of the new classic association between the active duty 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the Washington Air National Guard 141st ARW.
Oct. 4, 2017 Take Command of Your Health: Milestone changes coming to TRICARE TRICARE beneficiaries will soon have increased access to health care through key changes that are set to take place in January 2018. With the benefit set to undergo some of the biggest improvements in more than two decades, beneficiaries will be able to take command of their health care through
Oct. 4, 2017 Take command: Register to learn about upcoming changes to TRICARE The Military Health System is modernizing TRICARE to better serve you and respond to changes in law and policy. Join us for our next webinar on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. (EDT) to learn how TRICARE is changing and how to prepare for these changes.
Oct. 4, 2017 AMC leadership conference stresses full spectrum readiness SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Wing commanders, command chiefs and spouses representing Air Mobility Command gathered here for the fall Phoenix Rally conference Sept. 26 - 28. Throughout the conference, AMC leaders regularly discussed ways to grow and professionally develop Mobility Airmen.“Every
Sept. 26, 2017 Shriners Hospital patient earns wings for 'Pilot for a Day' A once in a lifetime opportunity was given to an eight year-old Shriners Hospital patient who was invited to be a Fairchild Pilot for a Day Sept. 22.
Sept. 21, 2017 Fairchild wraps up ‘furious’ exercise Team Fairchild concluded three days of high-powered operations, superior teamwork and the conscientious efforts of Airmen, resulting in a highly successful conclusion to exercise “Titan Fury” here Sept. 15, 2017.
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