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  • Justice Files: April 2017

    During the month of April 2017, one Airman was convicted by special court-martial, two Airmen received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, and two Airmen were involuntarily separated. Commanders used the following actions as means of punishment, rehabilitation

  • Bishop visits SERE

    A Roman Catholic bishop visited the base Survival School during an annual checkup on the spiritual health of base chaplains, Airmen, families and local community members May 19, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.

  • MXG holds Spring Olympics

    The 92nd and 141st Maintenance Groups held a Spring Maintenance Olympics May 26. Twelve teams participated in a relay race competing for the best time, bragging rights and a small prize.

  • Team Fairchild honors the fallen

    Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor those who died in the Civil War by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30th, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War Soldiers.

  • A week in history May 21-27

    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.

  • Base addresses community concerns about contaminated water

    Fairchild Air Force Base officials held a public meeting to address community concerns about well water testing on and off base for Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and/or Perfluorooctanoic acids (PFOA) at Medical Lake High School, Medical Lake, Washington, May 23, 2017.

  • Fairchild remembers fallen heroes during National Police Week

    Team Fairchild celebrated National Police Week May 15-19, with various events throughout the week honoring fallen heroes.National Police Week pays special recognition to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.