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June 14, 2017
92nd ARS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Matthew Collins assumed command of the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron from Lt. Col. Jason Brown during a ceremony June 2.
June 14, 2017
Fairchild Honor Guard maintains funeral mission proficiency

Fairchild Air Force Base honor guardsmen line up the American Flag during a six-man flag fold June 12, 2017, at Fairchild AFB, Washington. The six-man flag folding sequence is reserved for deceased Air Force retirees. Military honors are reserved for deceased Air Force veterans and retirees who
June 12, 2017
92nd Security Forces Squadron welcomes new commander

Maj. Cameron Maher assumes command of the 92nd Security Forces Squadron.
June 12, 2017
A week in history June 1-10

Remembering the extensive impact Fairchild Air Force Base has had on the Air Force and operations around the world is important during our 75th year of providing responsive, precise air refueling and operational support for the full range of military operations.
June 8, 2017
New commander assumes command of 92nd OSS

Lt. Col. Brett Fish assumed command of the 92nd Operations Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Matt Coleman during a ceremony here June 8.
June 8, 2017
18th AF commander visits Fairchild AFB leadership

Lt. Gen. Giovanni Tuck, 18th Air Force commander, visited 92nd Air Refueling Wing and 141st ARW leadership June 7, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Tuck spoke with leadership about his priorities and expectations going forward as the 18th Air Force commander. Tuck leads Air Mobility
June 8, 2017
Fairchild continues support of private well owners after Airway Heights water advisory lifted

City of Airway Heights officials announced this afternoon that a 24-day long advisory not to consume tap water from the city’s municipal water system has been lifted. The Air Force will discontinue delivery of bottled water to affected residents of the city of Airway Heights at 10:00 p.m. tonight.
June 7, 2017
Fairchild prepares for 2017 SkyFest

Fairchild prepared for the upcoming 2017 Inland Northwest SkyFest Air Show and open house by conducting a Major Accident Response Exercise June 5 and 6.
June 6, 2017
Fairchild to receive 12 additional KC-135s

Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, announced yesterday that Fairchild AFB has been selected to receive an additional 12 KC-135 Stratotankers, making it the largest tanker fleet in the Air Force with nearly 60 permanently assigned aircraft.
June 5, 2017
AF announces Fairchild AFB as preferred location for additional KC-135s

Today, Air Force officials announced Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, as the preferred location for basing 12 KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, and MacDill AFB, Florida, as the reasonable alternative.

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