Fairchild Airmen pushes for base blood drive

In anticipation of holiday demand, the Inland Northwest Blood Center is scheduled to host a base-wide blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 16, at the base chapel here.

MHS GENESIS to integrate soon

Airmen from Fairchild Air Force Base briefed Air Force Medical Services leaders on the status of MHS GENESIS, the DoD’s new Electronic Health Record, at a workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Nov. 16, 2016. Col. Meg Carey, the 92nd MDG commander, explained how MHS GENESIS will dramatically improve health

Civil Engineers protect environment through massive training project

More than 120 Airmen from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron spent the last two years building a new facility that controls sewer pumps for the U.S. Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape school.

CSAF announces CMSAF #18

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein named Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright to serve as the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Nov. 16, 2016.

Fairchild Airmen celebrate Veterans Day

Nov. 11 is known around the United States as Veterans Day, intended to honor and give thanks to military service members for their sacrifice, dedication and service to the nation.Fairchild celebrated Veterans Day by participating in numerous events including ceremonies at the Spokane Arena, Felts

AMC logistics director visits Fairchild

Brig. Gen. Stacey Hawkins, Air Mobility Command director of logistics, engineering and force protection, traveled to Fairchild Nov. 7, 2016, in order to identify what manner of support the only air refueling wing in the Pacific Northwest is needed to continue its 24/7 mission.

EMTs keep Fairchild safe

Fairchild emergency medical technicians are quick to respond to any emergency call with a positive outlook and eagerness to be there for anyone who needs help, 24 hours a day.

Team Fairchild hits the ice rink

Funspot reopens at new location

The Funspot community center reopened Oct. 29, 2016 at its new, temporary location in the “Triple F” Force Feeding Facility, Bldg 2065, off Milford Road at the end of Hansell Avenue. The Funspot at the Triple F features a café, bounce houses, a birthday party room, movies, arcade games and a toddler

Fairchild Airmen prep Stratotanker

Senior Airman Nicholas Thurman and Airman Alvin Carr, 92nd Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, perform a flight control check of a KC-135R Stratotanker Oct. 27, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The crew chiefs prepped the plane for daily mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior