Spokane County thanks Guard
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Spokane County Commissioner Mark Richard, right, takes a tour of the snow equipment used by the 141st Air Refueling Wing, Washington Air National Guard, in February when Guard members responded to the local snow emergency. The Guard’s actions saved lives, said the commissioner, because without their help emergency vehicles could not have reached some homebound Spokane residents. (Washington Air National Guard photo / Senior Master Sgt. Bob Thackton)