FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- The following is a list of upcoming Fairchild events and other pertinent 92nd Air Refueling Wing information. Ongoing notifications are located at the bottom of the page.
Highlighted Events:
Air Force Assistance Fund
Fairchild's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign began March 10 and will run through April 18. The base goal is $42,813. 92nd Air Refueling Wing group points of contact are:
- Operations Group: 1st Lt. Edward Weaver, 247-2454
- Medical Group: Capt. Jimmey Labit, 247-4364
- Mission Support Group: 1st Lt. Laura Hansen, 247-5901
- Director of Staff: Capt. Mary Hoffman, 247-2124
- 336th Training Group: Capt. John Feldt, 247-8978
- Maintenance Group: Master Sgt. Thomas Williams, 247-2099
Upcoming Events April 9-16:
April 9: Sport Bike Briefing
The 92nd Air Refueling Wing safety office is offering Sport Bike briefings at the Education Center April 9 at 1:30 p.m. and April 11 at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. This briefing is required before active-duty members can ride their sports bikes, and encouraged for all others. No appointment is necessary; the briefings are held on a walk-in bases. For information call 247-2739 or 247-2141.
April 10: Voices of Men
A Voices of Men performance will take place April 10 at the Base Theater. The even is mandatory for all Airmen 25 years of age and younger. Times are 7 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
April 10: Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake Event
The Company Grade Officers Council is in need of volunteers to be Squadron POCs for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake event May 30. This is the 10th year the event has been held at Fairchild and they are looking to improve upon their efforts from previous years. The role of the POC is to sign up team captains in your squadrons who then form teams and collect donations. All the money raised through this event stays in the local area and directly benefits kids on base and in Spokane. There will be a meeting April 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the Bar at Club Fairchild. All those interested in volunteering can sign up at the meeting or email Capt. Dave Schuster or 1st Lt. Mike McFarland.
April 10: Palace Chase Brief
A Palace Chase brief will be held at the Military Personnel Flight, Room 225B, April 10 at 1 p.m.
April 11: 92nd MDOS change of command
Col. Anne Sproul, 92nd Medical Group commander, requests the honor of your presence at the 92nd Medical Operations Squadron change-of-command ceremony. Lt. Col. Terence McManus will relinquish command to Lt. Col. Maureen Harback April 11 at 3 p.m. at Club Fairchild. RSVP by April 4 to 247-2127. Dress is uniform of the day for military and casual for civilian personnel.
Headquarters Road and parking lot closure
Effective April 13 at noon, Headquarters Road and the parking lot behind Wing Headquarters will be closed for construction. Parking will be available in the old parade grounds. Access to the building during construction will be the front and side doors. Upon completion of the project in late July, HQ Road will no longer connect to Mitchell Drive; it will only be used to access the new parking lot behind Wing Headquarters from SAC Blvd. Please contact Mike Harper, 247-3108, with any questions.
April 13: Road and Parking Lot Closure
Effective April 13 at 12:00 p.m. Headquarters Road and the parking lot behind Wing HQ will be closed for construction. Parking will be available in the old parade grounds on Bong Street. Access to the HQ Bldg during construction will be the front and side doors. Upon completion of the project in late July, HQ Road will no longer connect to Mitchell Drive; it will only be used to access the new parking lot behind Wing HQ from SAC Blvd. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Mike Harper, 247-3108.
Ongoing Notifications:
April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
Call Family Advocacy for resources at 247-2687.
Thrift Shop accepting consignments and donations
The Thrift Shop is currently accepting consignments and donations for spring and summer clothing. Thrift Shop hours are: Mondays 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call the Thrift Shop 247-5913 for more information
"Airman: The Book 2008" available
The Public Affairs office received a mass mailing of "Airman: The Book 2008." The magazine is available to the base populace for pickup and includes valuable information about the different Air Force commands, aircraft and weapons systems, career fields, pay charts, awards and decorations, etc. To pick up the free magazine, stop by the Public Affairs office, located on the second floor of the White House (wing headquarters building).
Spring Break Official Travel Advisory
The spring break season is great for students departing to sunny coastlines and sandy beaches. However, it causes significant travel problems for military members traveling on official business. It is strongly advised that all travel arrangements for March and April be made as far in advance as possible. Any travel arrangements made on short notice (30 days or less) within this time period may result in a much greater cost for travel, thus, a much greater cost to the Air Force or no seating availability at all. The commercial travel office, Travco, can make your travel reservation up to 60 days in advance without orders. Tickets for any reservation cannot be issued without orders.
Attention all Fairchild communication systems users
The use of government communication systems such as, but not limited to, telephones, fax machines, computers, computer networks (including internet access), cellular phones, PDAs, Blackberrys, and hand held radios constitutes consent to monitoring. Also, please ensure that all government owned and issued telephones, fax machines, PDAs, Blackberrys, cell phones, hand held radios, and standalone computers have an attached DD form 2056. For more information call David Brown at 247-4583.