Jan. 12, 2017 Air Force lightens restrictive tattoo policy, plus more The Air Force announced new policies on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos, as well as changes to service medical accession policy Jan. 9.
Jan. 11, 2017 James bids farewell as SecAF The men and women of the Air Force bid farewell to the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 11.
Jan. 10, 2017 Fairchild prepares for Skyfest 2017 Team Fairchild is scheduled to host Skyfest, a free open house air show, July 29-30, 2017 featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headlining the event. Skyfest will feature several military and civilian acts. Attractions will include aerial demonstrations, concessions and static aircraft displays.
Jan. 9, 2017 Fairchild spouse, teen killed in off-base accident identified The wife and son of a Fairchild Airman, Capt. Daniel Normandin, 92nd Medical Operations Squadron, who were killed Saturday Jan. 7 in a vehicle-train collision near Medical Lake, Washington have been identified as Melissa Normandin, 45, and Jacob Normandin, 14. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Jan. 7, 2017 Fairchild spouse, child killed in off-base accident The wife and teenage son of a Fairchild Airman were killed when their vehicle was struck by a train near Medical Lake, Washington at approximately 9:30 a.m., Jan. 7, 2017.
Jan. 3, 2017 Fairchild K-9 unit responds to high school bomb threat Two Airmen and military working dogs from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron responded to a bomb threat at a high school in Chewelah, Washington on Dec. 15, 2017.Staff Sgts. Justin Benfer and Giancarlo Del Valle responded to the dispatch call from Stevens Country Sherriff’s Office that a note was
Jan. 3, 2017 To honor with dignity These Airmen spend countless hours perfecting minuscule movements in unison. Remaining superb, regardless of severity in temperature or size of crowds, they stand steadfast throughout every funeral and ceremony, honoring all who have served.
Dec. 20, 2016 Team Fairchild commemorates Wreaths Across America Representatives from Fairchild Air Force Base traveled to the Fort George Wright Cemetery and the Washington State Veterans Cemetery yesterday to pay honor to the veterans buried at the sites as part of the Wreaths Across America program. A nationally recognized day of observance to veterans, since
Dec. 19, 2016 Fairchild Airmen improve tech data for entire KC-135 fleet Fairchild Airmen just helped correct an error on all 396 KC-135 Stratotankers in the Air Force.
Dec. 16, 2016 Medical Airmen reinforce deployment readiness With the recent headlines about actual and possible use of chemical weapons by adversaries in various parts of the world, the job of medical bioenvironmental Airmen is as important as ever - performing gas mask fit tests to ensure Airmen have a proper fit prior to deployment.