Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Local community leaders pose for a photo alongside U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Refueling Wing after an incentive flight at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 22, 2025. These unique experiences provide community leaders with firsthand direct into the 92nd ARW’s operations, leading to informed advocacy and support for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)

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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Local community leaders underwent simulated parachute deployment as they were hoisted into the air and practiced emergency procedures within the parachute simulator during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. Parachute simulators provide a safe and controlled environment for military personnel to develop essential skills and build confidence in emergency procedures, ultimately enhancing survivability during actual airborne operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Sipos, 92nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, practices biting techniques on U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dillon Johnson, 92nd SFS military working dog handler, during a local leaders’ visit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. Leaders within the community had the opportunity to interact with Team Fairchild Airmen to gain perspectives on the multifaceted operations of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

U.S. Air Force 92nd Air Refueling Wing pilots, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker during an incentive flight over the Pacific Northwest, Aug. 22, 2025. These unique experiences provide community leaders with direct insight into the 92nd ARW’s operations, leading to informed advocacy and support for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)

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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Droit, 92nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control trainer, informs local leaders about the impact windmills have on air traffic and safety during their visit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. This brief addressed the potential impact of wind turbines in the vicinity of a flightline and air traffic control tower due to their potential to interfere with radar systems, navigational aids and visual line-of-sight, thereby posing significant safety risks to air traffic operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Mayor Terri Cooper, city of Medical Lake Mayor, speaks to Senior Airman Mersadie Hudson-Kimmel, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, during an incentive flight over the Pacific Northwest, Aug. 22, 2025. Incentive flights provide individuals outside of the Air Force a closer look at the missions and objectives that Airmen accomplish each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)

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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Matthew Cowles, Spokane Police Department assistant chief, poses for a photo in the flight deck of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an incentive flight over the Pacific Northwest, Aug. 22, 2025. Incentive flights provide individuals outside of the Air Force a closer look at the missions and objectives that Airmen accomplish each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)

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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Michael Cathcart, Spokane city council, District 1, elected official stares down the sights of a weapon during a base tour for local community leaders at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. This immersive experience fostered dialogue between community leaders and Team Fairchild members, providing insights into the wing’s diverse missions and cultivating a deeper understanding of its role in the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Local community leaders experienced the challenges and demands of airborne operations firsthand while participating in parachute simulator training during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. These immersive experiences fostered dialogue between community leaders and Team Fairchild members, providing insight into the wing’s diverse missions and cultivating a deeper understanding of its role in the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Jennifer Morton, Airway Heights city council member, holds a weapon during a base tour for local community leaders at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. This immersive experience fostered dialogue between community leaders and Team Fairchild members, providing insights into the wing’s diverse missions and cultivating a deeper understanding of its role in the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Kitty Klitzke, Spokane City Council Member, District 3, takes a photo while inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an incentive flight over the Pacific Northwest, Aug. 22, 2025. Incentive flights provide individuals outside of the Air Force a closer look at the missions and objectives that Airmen accomplish each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)

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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Zack Zappone, Spokane City Council Member, District 3, speaks to Col. Chad Cisewski, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, in the flight deck of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an incentive flight over the Pacific Northwest, Aug. 22, 2025. These unique experiences provide community leaders with direct insight into the 92nd ARW’s operations, leading to informed advocacy and support for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)

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