Fairchild Air Force Base

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Warren Seyler, a Spokane Tribe historian, speaks to attendees during a Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month celebration event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 20204. Seyler shared insights into the traditions, history, and cultural significance of the Spokane Tribe. The Air Force celebrates NAANHM each year in November to honor the history, culture, and contributions of indigenous people in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn).

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Attendees listen to a presentation during a Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month celebration event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 20204. The presentation highlighted the history, culture, and traditions of Native American and Alaskan Native tribes The Air Force celebrates NAANHM each year in November to honor the history, culture, and contributions of indigenous people in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn).

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lindsay Moon, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, sits with Warren Seyler, a Spokane Tribe historian, during a Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month celebration event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 20204. This year’s theme "Affirming Native Voices: Visibility, Leadership, Service" represented the importance of supporting Native American and Alaskan Native people in roles of service and leadership. The Air Force celebrates NAANHM each year in November to honor the history, culture, and contributions of indigenous people in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn).

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Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing serve themselves traditional Native American and Alaskan Native food during a Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month celebration event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 20204. Attendees ate a variety of dishes ranging from fry bread, salmon, buffalo tacos and succotash. The Air Force celebrates NAANHM each year in November to honor the history, culture, and contributions of indigenous people in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn).

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Melva Parcher, a resource advisor assigned to the 509th Weapons Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Maria Kamphaus, 509th Weapons Squadron commander support staff, read an educational display during a Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month celebration event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 20204. This display explained the contributions, history and importance of the Spokane Native American Tribe. The Air Force celebrates NAANHM each year in November to honor the history, culture, and contributions of indigenous people in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn).

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Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing host an event to honor Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2024. This celebration featured artifacts and educational displays that encompassed this year’s theme of "Affirming Native Voices: Visibility, Leadership, Service" representing the importance of supporting Native American and Alaskan Native people in roles of service and leadership. The Air Force celebrates NAANHM each year in November to honor the history, culture, and contributions of indigenous people in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn).

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PHOTOS: Fairchild AFB celebrates Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month

Published Nov. 20, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn
92nd Air Refueling Wing

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --

Air Force celebrates NAANHM each year in November to honor the history, culture, and contributions of indigenous people in the United States.

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