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Fairchild hits MatchUP target, celebrates with food and fun

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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  More than 2,600 Fairchild Airmen and their families attended the 2006 MatchUP Family Fun Day Aug. 25 at Miller Park. Food, beverages and entertainment were free for the attendees.
MatchUP is an Air Mobility Command wide contest administered locally by the 92nd Services Squadron. During the four-hour event, Fairchild achieved 100 percent of its MatchUP participation goal and will receive $5,000 in quality of life funds from AMC.
Meg Guthrie and Jordan Frazier, both Team Fairchild family members, received cash prizes during the celebration. Meg was awarded $150 and Jordan received $350.
Music was provided by "No Rules," a local band whose members are all active duty or retired military, and the Taiko Drummers, an Asian drum corps.
A climbing wall, bouncing castle, super-sized boxing ring and an Air Force Ball dunk-tank provided adults and children opportunities to play. And then there was the food.
Team Fairchild managed to consume 592 pounds of chicken, 140 pounds of bratwurst, 130 pounds of sauerkraut, 382 pounds of watermelon, 150 pounds of hot dogs, 60 pounds of Mexican rice and 60 pounds of seasoned white rice.
Then there were the burritos. Although nobody had an exact count on the number of burritos, the contents included: 165 pounds of seasoned meat, 160 pounds of refried beans and 50 pounds of cheese.
All that food was washed down with 84 cases of soft drinks and 41 cases of bottled water.
"It was a total wing effort," said Stacey Young, deputy commander of the 92nd Services Squadron. "We had volunteers from units all across the base."
Volunteers from the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron delivered the tables and chairs so attendees could eat in comfort.
Members of the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron hooked up power for the food warmers and coolers, erected a large tent, set bee traps and manned a grill.
While much of the food was prepared on site, the staff at the Warrior Dining Facility pre-cooked many of the items before delivering to Miller Park.
"We were thrilled with the turnout," said Ms. Young. "Our goal as for everyone to enjoy the picnic, especially after such a busy summer."