KC-135 MOD program closes out year with magic number: Block 45

The KC-135 Block 45 upgrade program reached a milestone by closing out 2016 with the 45th aircraft in the modification line here. Block 45 completely remodels the inside of the flight deck with new liquid crystal displays, radio altimeter, autopilot, digital flight director and other computer module

Chips. Candy bars. Nuts and bolts?

In November 2016, the 92nd Maintenance Squadron became one of the first squadrons Air Force wide to receive an inventory vending machine for the periodic-inspection support section.

LAST CALL: Physician Assistant Program seeks applicants by Jan. 30

The Interservice Physician Assistant Program is accepting applications from active duty officers and enlisted Airmen through the end of January for the annual March selection boards.  1st Lt. Cindy Fernandez graduated from the program in October 2016. She was previously an enlisted member in

Scholarships for military children deadline is Feb.17

The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created in 2001 to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force, and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. The program is administered by Fisher House Foundation, a

Spokane Chiefs celebrate military appreciation night

The Justice Files - December 2016

During December 2016, two Fairchild Airmen were convicted by Special Court-Martial, five Airmen received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and five Airmen were involuntarily separated. Commanders used the following actions as means of punishment,

JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Travis AFB named next KC-46A locations

Air Force officials selected Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey, and Travis Air Force Base, California, as the preferred locations for the next two active-duty-led KC-46A Pegasus bases.

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.

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.

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.