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  • Returning with Honor: World War II POW James Bollich reflects to Airmen

    "Once we arrived at the camp, the Japanese commander laid down the rules; and said that anyone who was broken, he would have their capturer killed. The speech ended by what was interpreted to us by saying 'you have come here to die." Everyone hears the stories, watches the documentaries, reads the

  • Red Morgan remembered: A 92nd Bombardment Group Medal of Honor recipient

    As we approach the end of July, I am reminded of a truly remarkable event in the heritage of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing that occurred on July 26, 1943. The lineage and honors of the 92nd ARW dates back to the 92nd Bombardment Group of World War II, a B-17 Flying Fortress unit that displayed

  • It takes teamwork to lead a wing

    They can often be seen around the base together and are frequently providing leadership and guidance to their 2,800+ active duty military, but have they have different responsibilities with the same goals in mind. They are the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander and vice commander. "We are 'Fame's

  • Good Catch Report: “The Good Samaritan”

    The Good Catches program, made up of organizations across Team Fairchild, has developed a project targeted at helping Airmen get the information needed to encourage them to be good wingmen and not a bystander. The following story shows how one Airman can make a difference in someone's life.Airman

  • Building a legacy: Capt. Tyler Voss

    The memory of a fallen Airman will live on with the help of the friendship, dedication and loyalty of one Fairchild Air Force Base staff sergeant. Capt. Tyler Voss of the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron was one of three Airmen who perished in an aircraft accident nearly one year ago, and Staff Sgt.

  • Cancer survivor leads Air Force survival school

    "I'm thankful that it was me and not my wife or kids," said Col. William "Bill" Thomas, on his diagnosis with throat cancer while studying at the Air War College in February 2011. According to the Mayo Clinic, throat cancer refers to cancerous tumors that develop in the throat, larynx or tonsils.

  • Consolidated tool kit equips maintainers for mission realization

    There is no acceptable margin of error when it comes to launching aircraft in a safe, secure and reliable manner. In order for tankers at Fairchild Air Force Base to get off the ground, they require highly trained maintainers ... and their tools.The 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's consolidated

  • Understanding operations security in a social world

    An Airman deployed to a forward operating base supporting Operation Enduring Freedom posted his weekend plans to Facebook while tweeting his excitement over being selected for an upcoming special operations convoy. Similarly, he added a photo to Instagram of his living quarters revealing key

  • Military K-9 handler helps provide 'Shepherds for Lost Sheep'

    A 92nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler works with four-legged wingmen on a daily basis and found a way to use her skills as a handler off-duty to benefit wounded veterans.Staff Sgt. Melissa Schmalhorst volunteers as a trainer for Shepherds for Lost Sheep, Inc., a program

  • Scam, You're It!

    Tis the season for taxes. You might want to get some of those bills paid off or, better yet, shopping, shopping, and more shopping. Here at the legal office, we can think of some other folk that might be seeing dollar signs this time of year. You guessed it, scam artists! There are many methods they