Blue Star Spouse Award: Meredith Thomas
Col. Brian Newberry and his wife, Jill, present the Blue Star Spouse Award to Meredith Thomas, Col. William “Bill” Thomas’ wife, June 3, 2014. The award is presented to Fairchild spouses for their commitment to excellence and support to the Fairchild family. Newberry said, “Mrs. Thomas' absolutely amazing support for honoring and supporting the Exceptional Family Members on base was inspiring.” Anyone interested in nominating someone for the Blue Star Spouse Award should contact their squadron commander. Newberry is the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander and Thomas is the 336th Training Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño/Released)