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    Base Exchange named Retailer of the Year

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been selected as 2017 Retailer of the Year by New Age Electronics, a leading distributor of consumer electronics and gaming products and services.The award winner is selected based on year-over-year revenue growth, close executive alignment, strategic partnership, sourcing of multiple brands and a

  • Government Shutdown Ends, Report for Duty

    With the U.S. Government back up and running, we look forward to having all of Team Fairchild back in the seat tomorrow.

  • Reporting for Duty During Government Shutdown

    All military and civilian personnel are required to report to work on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018.

  • Government Shutdown; ways it affects Fairchild

    Many of you are aware we are now living through the reality of another government shutdown. But know this, we will still be ready to provide our nation with one of the greatest capabilities our Air Force provides, aerial refueling. Until we receive an agreement from Congress, we will continue to perform another very important and critical function ... taking care of each other. Stay informed and keep your leadership aware of your questions and especially if you need help. We will get through this together.
  • The 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire Department training dummy, “Major Dummy,” displays safety by wearing a seatbelt at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Dec. 21, 2017. The Medical Cost Reimbursement Program recovers the cost of medical care rendered to Air Force beneficiaries (active duty, retirees and dependents) as a result of injuries caused by third parties. These cases can include: motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde)

    MCRP recovers millions for the AF

    The Medical Cost Reimbursement Program recovers the cost of medical care rendered to Air Force beneficiaries (active duty, retirees and dependents) as a result of injuries caused by third parties.

  • AFCEC further expands area for PFOS/PFOA water sampling

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has expanded the current sampling area for Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) to include more private well owners.
  • 36RQS 18000 hour flight

    Fairchild Huey reaches 18,000 flight hours

    A 36th Rescue Squadron UH-1N Huey number 6648 achieved more than 18,000 flight hours, here Jan. 11, the most flight hours for this airframe in the Air Force.
  • Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, speaks with 92nd Medical Group Airmen during his visit to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 11, 2018. The Airmen discussed their experiences with integration of the Military Health System GENISIS program, the new Department of Defense electronic healthcare record system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Whitney Laine)

    AF Surgeon General visits Fairchild medical Airmen

    The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General visited here Jan. 11 and 12, to speak with, and learn from 92nd Medical Group leadership and Airmen.
  • Lt. Col. Lisa McLeod (center), 141st Maintenance Group commander, assumed command of the 141st MXG from Col. David Dixon (right), during a change of command ceremony Jan. 6, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. McLeod assumed command after serving as the 141st MXG deputy commander. Col. Johan Deutscher (left), 141st Air Refueling Wing commander, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Staff Sgt. Rose Lust)

    141st Maintenance Group recieves new commander

    Lt. Col. Lisa McLeod (center), 141st Maintenance Group commander, assumed command of the 141st MXG from Col. David Dixon (right), during a change of command ceremony Jan. 6, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. McLeod assumed command after serving as the 141st MXG deputy commander. Col. Johan Deutscher (left), 141st Air Refueling Wing commander, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Staff Sgt. Rose Lust)

  • Justice Files: November 2017

    During the month of November 2017, three Airmen received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, three Airmen were involuntarily separated and one Airman was administratively demoted. Commanders used the following actions as means of punishment, rehabilitation and maintaining good order and discipline.
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