Taking the stick

A Washington State University Air Force ROTC cadet takes the stick of a 36th Rescue Flight UH-1N Iroquois helicopter during the cadets’ tour of the base May 1, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter primarily used for missions including airlift of emergency security forces and distinguished visitor airlift. Community engagement activities like these showcase Air Force capabilities to the public increasing trust, support and in the case of AFROTC, interest in joining the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)

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Explaining the tanker cockpit

1st Lt. Leo Ricciotti, a 93rd Air Refueling Squadron copilot, shows Washington State University Air Force ROTC cadets the inner workings of a KC-135 Stratotanker’s cockpit during a tour of the base May 1, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Community engagement activities like these showcase Air Force capabilities to the public increasing trust, support and in the case of AFROTC, interest in joining the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)

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Showing off capabilities

A 36th Rescue Flight UH-1N Iroquois helicopter shows off their capabilities to Washington State University Air Force ROTC cadets during their tour of the base May 1, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Students were given a chance to see and explore not only the main part of the base, but also what the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School teaches students going through the training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)

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Showing off capabilities

A 36th Rescue Flight UH-1N Iroquois helicopter shows off their capabilities to Washington State University Air Force ROTC cadets during their tour of the base May 1, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Students were given a chance to see and explore not only the main part of the base, but also what the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School teaches students going through the training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)

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Commander shares advice

Col. Brian McDaniel, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, shares military service advice with Washington State University Air Force ROTC cadets during their tour of the base May 1, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The tour included stops at the base headquarters for a mission briefing from the installation commander, a KC-135 Stratotanker static display and the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School for a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter static and flying demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)

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Grooming tomorrow's leaders: AFROTC cadets tour Fairchild

Published May 5, 2015
By Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Air Force ROTC students from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, received a base-wide tour May 1, showcasing Fairchild's primary air refueling mission as well as a first-hand experience at the U.S. Air Force Survival School.

The tour included stops at the base headquarters for a mission briefing from the installation commander, a KC-135 Stratotanker static display and the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School for a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter static and flying demonstration.

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Taking the stick

Explaining the tanker cockpit

Showing off capabilities

Showing off capabilities

Commander shares advice