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    92nd MDG stands up Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee

    The 92nd Medical Group recently stood up an Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee to promote proper use of antibiotics.
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Chris Snyder, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron productions superintendent, swings at a golf ball, at the Qualchan Golf Course in Spokane, Washington, May 3, 2019.

    Fairchild members participate in golf tournament

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Chris Snyder, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron productions superintendent, swings at a golf ball, at the Qualchan Golf Course in Spokane, Washington, May 3, 2019. The Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Appreciation Golf Tournament had an action raffle at the end of the tournament where participants will have the chance
  • Larry and Michelle Castro, parents of U.S. Air Force Capt. Victoria “Tory” Pickney, and Senior Airman Samuel Roberts, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Honor Guardsman, lay a wreath during a Shell 77 memorial ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 3, 2019. Fairchild pays tribute every year to the Shell 77 aircrew, Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss, Capt. Victoria “Tory” Pickney and Tech. Sgt. Herman “Tre” Mackey III. These Fairchild Airmen sacrificed their lives in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in May 3, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesenia Landaverde)

    Team Fairchild pays tribute to Shell 77 Airmen

    Larry and Michelle Castro, parents of U.S. Air Force Capt. Victoria “Tory” Pickney, and Senior Airman Samuel Roberts, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Honor Guardsman, lay a wreath during a Shell 77 memorial ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 3, 2019. Fairchild pays tribute every year to the Shell 77 aircrew, Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss,
  • Airmen form the 22d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron view a display during the Shell 77 memorial ceremony, May 3, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The three Airmen remembered were Capt. Mark T. Voss, Capt. Victoria A. Pinckney and Tech Sgt. Herman “Tre” Mackey III., who were deployed to 22d EARS from the 92d Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

    Airmen from 22d EARS honor Shell 77 legacy

    Airmen from the 22d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and the tanker community paused for 77 seconds of synchronized silence to commemorate the legacy of the fallen heroes of “Shell 77” May 3, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Six years ago, the air refueling community lost three of their own when a KC-135R crashed in Chaldovar, Kyrgyz Republic, after departing to conduct a combat mission. The aircrew members who died were Capt. Mark T. Voss; Capt. Victoria A. Pinckney; and Tech Sgt. Herman “Tre” Mackey III., who were deployed to the 22d EARS in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

  • Team Fairchild revamps Family Advocacy Program

    Team Fairchild’s Family Advocacy Program is scheduled to implement changes July 1, 2019 that better accommodate Airmen and their family’s needs. The Family Advocacy Program will add in-home visits and family counseling to their list of specialties, allowing them to provide more support to family, individual, marital and parental counseling.
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Jennifer Carlson, 384th Air Refueling Squadron chief of training, talks to students on becoming a military aircraft pilot during the annual NEWTech Skills Center job fair in Spokane, Washington, April 24, 2019. By participating in the job fair, Team Fairchild Airmen and community members seek the opportunity to inspire America’s future leaders to learn about the endless opportunities there are in the community and in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesenia Landaverde)

    Team Fairchild participates in Spokane County School District job fair

    Team Fairchild Airmen manned a booth during the annual NEWTech Skill Center’s job fair in Spokane, April 24, 2019.
  • Chris Wood, Ten X Strategies L.L.C managing director, speaks on developing a roadmap for innovation during the 2019 Leaders Inspiring for Tomorrow summit in the base theater at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 19, 2019. Team Fairchild hosted the third annual LIFT summit, with this year’s showcase focused on inspiring innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    2019 LIFT inspires innovation at Fairchild

    Team Fairchild hosted the third annual Leaders Inspiring for Tomorrow summit April 19 at the base theater, with this year’s topic focused on inspiring innovation. This year’s summit consisted of seven speakers ranging from retired military, active duty, business executives, and civilians with ties to the local area. Each speaker shared their stories of innovative success and how to develop a culture of innovation.
  • KC-135 Stratotanker Polyart

    Fairchild prepped, ready to receive additional KC-135s

    U.S. Air Force officials announced April 9 that Fairchild Air Force Base has been approved as the new home for 12 additional KC-135 Stratotankers, which will begin arriving from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, in fiscal year 2020.
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    Pathway to federal employment

    Team Fairchild is built upon the efforts of all its Airmen, but not all go through basic military training; the vital civilian component is primarily sourced from federal employment programs and listings.
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force Airman Sean McFarlene, 92nd Maintenance Squadron isochronal crew chief, after an all-call at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 28, 2019. After addressing the challenges and concerns of Airmen, Miller took time for Fairchild Airmen to meet and speak with her one-on-one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    AMC leadership team visits Fairchild

    Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, AMC command chief, visited Team Fairchild March 27-28 to meet with Airmen about the important roles they play in critical missions, force development and innovation.
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