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  • New AF streamers approved for Global War on Terrorism Operations

    The secretary of the Air Force has authorized the use of war service streamers and the new Global War on Terrorism Service (GWOT-S) streamer. In addition, the Air Force credited 1,442 units with campaign participation, making them eligible for a campaign streamer.The war service streamers allow the

  • Fairchild chapel hosts retreat to focus on family

    The 92nd Air Refueling Wing chapel hosted 28 families at a retreat Aug. 28 to 30 in Post Falls, Idaho.The free event was designed for families with children seven years and older and covered "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families" by Stephen R. Covey."Military families are put under a lot of

  • AF Senior leaders give State of the Air Force address

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III held a State of the Air Force address at the Pentagon, Aug. 24.The first topic of discussion was about Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone's heroic actions aboard a train in France. James briefed that

  • 15th CMSAF mentors Airmen

    The 15th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, Rodney J. McKinley, visited here Aug. 21, taking opportunities to mentor Airmen about doing the right thing, the value of people and getting the job done. He was also the guest speaker at the Senior NCO induction ceremony."The most important thing is

  • Washington firefighting mobilization center stages at Fairchild

    A Type 3 Incident Management team arrived here Aug. 22 to stand up a fire mobilization center aiding the firefighting efforts across Eastern Washington.The 15-man team from San Diego manages the staging area on base for 16 fire trucks, 8 water tankers and more than 50 firefighters.According to Chris

  • Fairchild's AMC Icon winner headed for Scott

    Fairchild Airmen and families sang songs of their choice in AMC Icon here Aug. 20 in hopes of winning the top prize.Master Sgt. Mike Brown, the 368th Recruiting Squadron flight chief, took first place with his rendition of "At Last" by Etta James. Staff Sgt. Joshua Stanfield, a 92nd Security Forces

  • Sports Day closes out Fairchild's summer

    Airmen from across Team Fairchild participated in Summer Sports Day here Aug. 20, playing sports ranging from basketball and volleyball to racquetball and tug of war.The team accumulating the highest number of points from each event won the coveted championship trophy. This year's winners were the

  • SNCO induction welcomes new master sergeants

    The15th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, celebrated with 25 master sergeant selects during the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony Aug. 21, at The Lincoln Center in Spokane, Washington.Master sergeant responsibilities are uniquely different from those of the NCO

  • WWII vets, regional service members commemorate fallen comrades

    Service members from across the region, including Fairchild Airmen, commemorated the 70th anniversary to the end of World War II Aug. 15 at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington."We all made a difference," said U.S. Army Cpl. Harry Goedde, WWII European Theater frontline