AMC welcomes new commander during ceremony

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Air Mobility Command welcomed a new commander during a ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 5.Air Force Gen. Michael A. Minihan took command from Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. officiated the ceremony.“The backbone

Airman becomes an American citizen while serving

After living your entire life in one country, imagine saying goodbye to all the people and customs you grew up with, only to arrive in another country to start over -- your world divided into two parts, one connected to your home country and one connected to your new home.

92nd MXG works around-the-clock to make history with 20 KC-135 Stratotanker takeoff

It’s a bright, crisp, fall morning; the perfect time to take a stroll past Fairchild Air Force Base and view 20 KC-135 Stratotankers soar through the sky to promote Global Reach for America, and behind them was the strength of the 92nd Maintenance Group.On Sept. 29, 2021, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing

DoD Authorizes a Temporary Increase to 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates for Certain Locations

The Department of Defense has temporarily authorized increases in the 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates for 56 housing markets (commonly referred to as Military Housing Areas, MHAs) across the U.S. Uniformed service members who have incurred increased housing costs above their current BAH

Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or

Fairchild AFB transports donations in support of Task Force-Holloman

City mayors visit Fame’s Favored Few

Team Fairchild hosted 11 Spokane-area mayors and city administrators here, Sept. 13, 2021, to discuss the common struggles the Spokane area and Fairchild Airmen and families are facing today. Col. Cassius Bentley, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, led the roundtable discussion after taking the

92nd OMRS Mental Health flight incorporates new programs to improve Airmen readiness

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Over the past year, the 92nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Mental Health flight has added several new programs to better serve Team Fairchild. The flight continues to provide counseling services and now offers group therapy, telemedicine and unit embedding.

Task Force-Holloman sets up, sustains support for Afghan refugees

Most Americans have heard that the United States is taking at-risk Afghan evacuees out of Afghanistan and bringing them to multiple safe haven military bases to process and integrate them into American society.Holloman AFB was one of the last bases to be tasked by the Department of Defense to create

Ready Eagle exercise keeps 92nd MDG prepared

The 92nd Medical Group participated in a week-long readiness exercise, dubbed Ready Eagle, here, August 23-27, 2021.