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Into the mist: FOD walk keeps jets flying

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  • 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Fairchild Airmen participated in a foreign object damage walk across the flightline here Oct. 31 to ensure something as simple as a rock or pebble never has the chance of crippling a Team Fairchild jet.

Similar to Willy Wonka's golden ticket, quality assurance evaluators randomly place an actual golden-colored bolt in a discreet location before the FOD walk begins. Members who find the legendary bolt receive a certificate and a day off from work. This year's recipient is Airman 1st Class Ian Wyle, a 92nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice.

For more information regarding the wing's FOD program, contact Tech. Sgt. Eric Gibson at (509) 247-4746.