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  • Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, discusses the importance of Fairchild Air Force Base’s relationship with the community with Dr. Mary Cullinan, Eastern Washington University president, during the monthly West Plains Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Aug. 17, 2016, in Cheney, Wash. This month’s breakfast was held at EWU’s Roos Field to kick off the Eagles’ upcoming football season. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Richardson)

    Samuelson meets local civic leaders

    Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, discusses the importance of Fairchild Air Force Base’s relationship with the community with Dr. Mary Cullinan, Eastern Washington University president, during the monthly West Plains Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Aug. 17, 2016, in Cheney, Wash. This month’s breakfast was held at EWU’s Roos Field to kick off the Eagles’ upcoming football season. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Richardson)

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  • Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, thanks the members of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce for their steadfast support and partnership with Fairchild Air Force Base during the organization’s monthly breakfast Aug. 17, 2016, in Cheney, Wash. The West Plains Chamber of Commerce breakfast was held at Eastern Washington University’s Roos Field, unique for being the only red turf field in the country. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Richardson)

    Samuelson thanks West Plains Chamber of Commerce

    Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, thanks the members of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce for their steadfast support and partnership with Fairchild Air Force Base during the organization’s monthly breakfast Aug. 17, 2016, in Cheney, Wash. The West Plains Chamber of Commerce breakfast was held at Eastern Washington University’s Roos Field, unique for being the only red turf field in the country. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Richardson)

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  • The West Plains Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast at Eastern Washington University’s Roos Field Aug. 17, 2016, in Cheney, Wash. The gathering provided guests with the first EWU Eagles Football preview with Coach Beau Baldwin. Baldwin, 2014 American Football Coaches Association Region Five Coach of the Year, is entering his ninth year as head coach for the Eagles. Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, was in attendance, marking the event as his first community appearance. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Richardson)

    West Plains Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

    The West Plains Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast at Eastern Washington University’s Roos Field Aug. 17, 2016, in Cheney, Wash. The gathering provided guests with the first EWU Eagles Football preview with Coach Beau Baldwin. Baldwin, 2014 American Football Coaches Association Region Five Coach of the Year, is entering his ninth year as head coach for the Eagles. Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, was in attendance, marking the event as his first community appearance. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Richardson)

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    Fairchild leadership attends West Plains Chamber of Commerce event

    • Published Aug. 17, 2016
    • By Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Richardson
    • 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
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