An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Fairchild briefs

  • Published

Free movie
The Airman and Family Readiness Center is sponsoring a children's free movie matinee July 14, 2 - 4 p.m., at the base theater. Military children and their parents can enjoy the matinee, Bridge to Terabithia, with popcorn, drink and candy. The first 400 people will be admitted.

Air Force looking for family members of deceased Airmen
Air Force officials are seeking families of Americans buried in Libya. Officials recently returned from the country with the remains of 72 deceased Americans, 70 infants and two adults. They believe the Americans are family members of Airmen once stationed at Wheelus Air Base, Tripoli, Libya.
Officials are now trying to locate family members to see if they would like the remains returned to them. If you know someone who has family who may have buried at Wheelus, call the Air Force Mortuary Office at (800) 531-5803.

Food drive volunteer opportunity
Second Harvest Inland Northwest is conducting a food drive July 13 in partnership with a local grocery store and news station. Second Harvest needs 105 volunteers to hand out fliers, accept donations and load food into trucks. Three shifts are available: 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 4 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., at seven different Yoke's Fresh Markets in Airway Heights, Spokane, Spokane Valley and Mead.
For information and to volunteer, contact Julie Moyer-Nesbitt at Second Harvest, 252-6242 or jnesbitt@2-harvest.org.
Remember - when volunteering for a community event, do not endorse, or imply endorsement of the event by the U.S. Air Force or Fairchild Air Force Base. Do not wear a uniform and you must be off-duty.

336th Training Support Squadron change of command
Command of the 336th TRSS will change hands from Lt. Col. Gregory Coykendall to Lt. Col. Waldemar Barnes July 23 at 10:30 a.m. The change-of-command ceremony will take place outside the 336th Training Group headquarters building.

Test Center Inspector Needed
It is an annual requirement for the Base Education Testing Office to be inspected by an objective inspector official. The volunteer needs to be either a civilian, GS-11 or higher, or a commissioned officer, O-1 or higher. If interested contact Mr. Ottmar at 247-4209 or email at dennis.ottmar@fairchild.af.mil for more information.

Flightline restricted area realignment in effect
The flightline restricted area realignment is now in effect. Primary entry is through Flightline Vehicle Gate FV-9 located between the Snow Barn and the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron.
As a reminder, when aircraft are present in temporary restricted areas and for the permanent restricted area, individuals need a restricted area badge with the open area 4, be under escort, or have a home station restricted area badge with an authenticated entry authority list. All vehicles and individuals will enter through the designated entry control points unless a known emergency, Klaxon, aircraft taxiing, or pre-approved clearance is granted.
Unit security managers will have maps indicating the realignment. Questions can be directed to the Staff Sgt. William Brown, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, at 247-5998.
As always, security is everyone's duty. You can call the Helping Hand hotline 247-7777 to report unusual incidents affecting protection level resources.

Attention...Sharp, proud Airman!
Fairchild needs you to serve in the Honor Guard. Initial training is July 16-20, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Honor Guard training room in building 2447.
Call Tech. Sgt. Miranda McKenzie at 247-4713 for more information.

ALS looking for instructors
Fairchild's Airman Leadership School flight chief is accepting applications for two staff sergeant instructor positions. For information on how to apply, refer to the Air Force Personnel Center SPECAT guide. For information on the positions, contact Master Sgt. Craig Johnson at 247-2499 or craig.johnson@fairchild.af.mil.

Youth Center summer camp
The Youth Center School Age Program has openings for its Summer Camp Program for youth ages 6 - 12. The program provides safe, supervised activities planned around weekly themes, as well as swimming, roller skating, bowling and more. Prices are based on total family income and include meals and field trips. Call the Youth Center at 247-5601.

Clear Lake Triathlon
Fairchild employees and family members age 16 and older are eligible to participate in the Clear Lake Triathlon July 21. Participants can register individually ($5 entry fee) or as a group ($10 entry fee.) The triathlon will include a 15-mile bike ride, 5-kilometer run and 600-meter swim. Sign up at the Fitness Center or call 247-2791 for information.

Eagle Eyes
The Fairchild Office of Special Investigations would like to remind Fairchild personnel and family members to remain vigilant, notice things that are out of place and report any suspicious activities to OSI, 247-2591, or the law enforcement desk, 247-5555.
Keep an eye out for the following behaviors: surveillance, elicitation, security tests, acquiring supplies, suspicious or out-of-place persons, dry-run attempts and deploying assets.

Undergraduate Flying Training
The next Undergraduate Flying Training selection board will convene at the Air Force Personnel Center Jan. 8. This selection board will review active duty applications for selection to pilot, CSO and air battle manager training. Those officers with a date of birth after April 1, 1978, and a TFCSD after April 1, 2003, who meet all other eligibility criteria, will be eligible to apply for UFT. Applicants must send the completed application postmarked by Nov. 26 to:
HQ AFPC/DPAOT3
550 C Street West Suite 31
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4733
Applicants are responsible for advising commanders and supervisors providing AF Form 215 comments of the application deadline. Applications with incomplete or missing data may not be processed. All applicants need to complete the Air Force Officer Qualification Test. In addition, pilot applicants must complete the Test of Basic Aviation Skills. For more information on application procedures, see AFI 36-2205 or contact the base formal training element at the education center at 247-8303.