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  • Senior Airman Naomi Haney, 92nd Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, assists a customer and looks at their file Jan. 12, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Haney’s leadership selected her as one of Fairchild’s Finest, a weekly recognition program that highlights top-performing Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)

    Fairchild's Finest: Senior Airman Naomi Haney

    Fairchild's Finest is a weekly recognition program that highlights top-performing Airmen.Rank/Name: Senior Airman Naomi HaneyUnit of assignment: 92nd Contracting SquadronDuty title: Contracting SpecialistHometown and state: Burlington, North CarolinaWhat do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB? I administer contracts for various services and
  • Senior Airman Joshua Kearney, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the tail end of a KC-135 Stratotanker Jan. 12, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Kearney’s leadership team selected him as one of Fairchild’s Finest, a weekly recognition program that highlights top-performing Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)

    Fairchild's Finest: Senior Airman Joshua Kearney

    Rank/Name: Senior Airman Joshua KearneyUnit of assignment: 92nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty title: Crew ChiefHometown and state: Tampa, FloridaWhat do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB? Inspect and maintain the KC-135 Stratotanker.What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy having a direct impact on the mission by keeping the KC-135
  • Senior Airman Maritza Smith, a 92nd Air Refueling Wing Command Post emergency action controller, stands outside of her building Jan. 7, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Smith runs checklists and answers phones to assist leaders with information to execute the base mission. Smith’s leadership selected her as a member of Team Fairchild’s elite, Fairchild’s Finest. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)

    Fairchild's Finest: Senior Airman Maritza Smith

    Rank /Name: Senior Airman Maritza SmithUnit of assignment: 92nd Air Refueling Wing Command PostNominee's duty title: Emergency Action ControllerHome town and state: San Diego, CaliforniaWhat do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB?Answer phones and run checklists, which is kind of like being a commander's secretary, base operator, dispatch and
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    Raise a glass, make a speech with Toastmasters

    Toastmasters International celebrated its 90th birthday last year and, for the first time in recent history, Airmen at Fairchild Air Force Base can celebrate with them.Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1924 that operates for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking, and
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    Fairchild welcomes new Command Chief

    As a 12-year-old, Christian Pugh already knew he wanted to be in the military and make a career out of it. Little did he know he would become the senior enlisted leader for more than 2,000 Airmen, and advise his commander on enlisted force issues.As the new command chief of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Chief Master Sgt. Christian Pugh has a vision
  • Tech. Sgt. Myron McElroy, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument and flight controls systems craftsman, sits with his wife, Pam, and children Brennan, Makayla and Morgan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Veronica Montes)

    Hard times build strong Airmen, families

    Deployments, temporary duty assignments, permanent change of stations and long work hours, are just some of the unique challenges that military families worldwide may encounter, the McElroys are no exception.Tech. Sgt. Myron McElroy has worked in the aircraft maintenance career field since he entered the Air Force 11 years ago. Between long shifts,
  • Airman 1st Class Roberto Ugalde-Velasco, a 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron customer support specialist, assists a customer over the phone Nov. 20, 2014, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Ugalde-Velasco provides support to maintenance units to keep the KC-135 Stratotanker fully mission capable and able to provide air refueling. Ugalde-Velasco’s leadership selected him as a member of Team Fairchild’s elite, Fairchild’s Finest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)

    Fairchild's Finest: Airman 1st Class Roberto Ugalde-Velasco

    Rank/Name:  Airman 1st Class Roberto Ugalde-VelascoUnit: 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Duty title: Customer Support SpecialistHome town and state: Mexico City, MexicoWhat do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB?I go to work and provide support to maintenance units to keep our KC-135 Stratotanker fully mission capable and able to provide air
  • Staff Sgt. Kayla Reeh, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Protocol specialist, adjusts the American flag prior to a ceremony, Oct. 29, 2014, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Andrew Brinkman, 92nd ARW Protocol officer, selected Reeh as a member of Team Fairchild’s elite, Fairchild’s Finest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Veronica Montes)

    Fairchild's Finest: Staff Sgt. Kayla Reeh

    Name: Staff Sgt. Kayla ReehUnit: 92nd Air Refueling Wing Protocol OfficeDuty title: Protocol specialist    What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild Air Force Base?Our office organizes and plans wing events. We also process and coordinate distinguished guest visits, and manage and assist points of contacts for events around base.What do you
  • Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez. (courtesy photo)

    Hispanic Heritage Month Profile: Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez

    Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, U.S. Air Forces Central Command command chief, was one of the first six and the first Hispanic Airmen to receive the Air Force Combat Action Medal. He is also features in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force's "Warrior Airmen" exhibit.Birthplace: Ponce, Puerto RicoWhy he joined: "To get some discipline and
  • Col. Budd J. Peaslee, of the 92nd Bombardment Group, who led the attack on Schweinfurt on Oct. 14 1943, in command of the First Bomb Division. (Mission 115 - "Black Thursday"). (True Magazine, April 1957)

    The second Schweinfurt mission–Bomber Command’s Darkest Day

    On Oct. 14 1943, 8th Air Force launched what became one of the most infamous battles of World War II. By the end of the day, the attack that came to be known as "Black Thursday," Mission 115 to Schweinfurt, saw the loss of more than six hundred Airmen who were killed or captured, the loss of 60 B-17s, and the future of the American daylight bomber
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