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  • Fairchild’s a Winter Wonderland

    How much snow is normal for Fairchild Air Force Base? According to the base weather shop, the average amount of snow the base gets each snow season is 42 inches.This December alone we've already had about 21 inches of snow. That's the most snow in December since the record-setting year of 2008, when

  • Air Force seeks enlisted nurse commissioning program applicants

    Eligible active duty enlisted Airmen interested in a nursing commission have until Jan. 29 to submit an "intent to apply" email to the Air Force Personnel Center.The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program offers members an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing and an Air Force

  • AF introduces enlisted Global Hawk pilots

    Air Force officials announced a new initiative Dec. 17 to enhance the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission by integrating enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilots into the force.Air Force officials stated a dynamic threat environment calls for innovative approaches to high-demand

  • Justice Files: Combating Human Trafficking

    "Our fight against human trafficking is one of the great human rights causes of our time, and the United States will continue to lead it -- in partnership with you. The change we seek will not come easy, but we can draw strength from the movements of the past. For we know that every life saved -- in

  • Small business support - it goes both ways

    If it weren't for the small businesses that support the base, Fairchild would not function as effectively or efficiently. Local businesses provide electricity, water, gas, waste and water disposal, custodial and grounds maintenance, intrusion detection services and chapel support.Likewise, Fairchild

  • Be prepared for winter driving

    It's December, and winter is here in full force. Weather conditions in the Northwest can be not only cold and dangerous, but also unpredictable. A few precautions can help your winter-driving experience be the best it can be. One of the best pieces of advice is this: SLOW DOWN! Many accidents this

  • Fairchild supports local Naval personnel

    Since 1973 the Total Force Integration Policy has been in effect. Fairchild Airmen conducted a base tour for Lt. Cmdr Jake Roberts, Navy Operations Support Center Spokane commanding officer, and Chief Petty Officer Laura L. McDonald, NOSC Spokane senior enlisted leader, to demonstrate how the Air

  • Key Spouses help families stay connected

    Throughout an Airman's career, they may experience deployments, several permanent changes of station and other stressful events. Members of the Key Spouse Program are associated with the Airman and Family Readiness Center and are available to help keep families of those deployed connected to the

  • Hobby drones: regulations, recommendations and responsibilities

    Before going out and buying a personal drone, more formally known as an unmanned aircraft system, there are many safety guidelines and rules that might influence the decision to buy or not to buy.The Federal Aviation Administration recently released Joint Order 7210.891 and Advisory Circular 91-57A