Fairchild participates in a total force readiness exercise
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Flynn, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management specialist, holds a dead man’s switch while distributing fuel during a Nuclear Staff Assistant Visit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 19, 2025. A dead man’s switch is a critical component of safety during fuel distribution, ensuring fuel flow is stopped when released, preventing overfill or spills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)