Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

Members of the Wing Inspection Team observe Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Peck, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings perform a simulated response during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Buckholtz, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management specialist, reels in a fuel hose during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 15, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yuying Wang, 92nd Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, checks her weapon at a clearing barrel during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 14, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing lands during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 13, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Captain Blake Sprunk, 97th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, stands in line to receive food during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Lucero, 92nd Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, inspects a fuel pit during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 14, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Chavez, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant flying crew chief, and Senior Airman Tucker Woods, 92nd AMXS crew chief, prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, perform a simulated alert response during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings perform a simulated response during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Lucero, 92nd Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, inspects the underside of a Light-All during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 14, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Peck, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, attaches a tow bar to a KC-135 Stratotanker during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings taxi in formation during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lane Steed, 92nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, guides his military working dog through a flightline sweep during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 14, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing taxis during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 16, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing taxis on the flightline during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 14, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing perform a simulated alert response during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 15, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing perform a simulated alert response during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 15, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing sit on the flightline during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 15, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron attaches a fuel hose to a KC-135 Stratotanker during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 15, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Conley)

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Fairchild AFB validates mission readiness in major inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristian Francis, 92nd Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, hands Airman 1st Class Yuying Wang, 92nd Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, a radio for duty during a readiness inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 14, 2025. Air Mobility Command's Inspector General team evaluated the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings’ capabilities to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned nuclear-capable bombers and nuclear command, control and communication aircraft. These inspections validate that Team Fairchild’s Airmen are always postured and ready, including having the capability to receive and generate aircraft from other bases, to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

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