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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Maj. Gina Humble, 92nd Services Squadron commander, sings the national anthem at a ribbon cutting ceremony here April 6. The ceremony celebrated the opening of new visitors’ quarters at the Fairchild Inn, a project that has been in the making for the past year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nancy Hooks)

Ribbon cutting

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- From left, Joe Shogun; Col. Van Fuller, 92nd Mission Support Group commander; Ann Perry, lodging staff; and David Falconer, lodging manager cut the ribbon at a Fairchild Inns ceremony here April 6. They’re standing in front of newly renovated visitors’ quarters, which now offer 360 square feet of living space for guests. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nancy Hooks)

Fairchild upgrades inns, surpasses Air Force standards

Published April 10, 2007
By Amanda Kraus
92nd Services Squadron

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- A year in planning and implementation, Fairchild Inns recently cut the ribbon and officially opened its new visitors' quarters. The building was first constructed in 1986 as an Airmen's dormitory and was later signed over to Fairchild Inns in 1992.

Its original lodging function was limited to housing single, enlisted troops because rooms had shared baths. According to David Falconer, lodging manager, this current renovation is indicative of the high standard of Fairchild Inns operations and exemplifies how important quality of life is to Inns' management.

"This quality of life improvement exceeds the minimum space and privacy standards for Air Force Inns," he said. "With 360 square feet of living space, the renovation allows us to accommodate all ranks in this facility."

The project included new paint, carpet, wallpaper, wall décor, furnishings and converted private baths. Fairchild Inns now offers 23 additional two-room suites with private baths ready for Fairchild's visitors.