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  • AFAF is back!

    The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign started here March 25 with the campaign ending May 3.The program was established to raise funds for charitable affiliates that provide support to Air Force personnel and families in need. Every year Airmen and civilians may contribute to support this

  • One last curtain call: Base movie theater closing April 13

    Fairchild's base theater is set to close after showing one last movie "Oz the Great and Powerful" April 13.According to Exchange General Manager Mark Boyer, one of the main reasons for closing is the costly upgrade to digital equipment, which would cost an estimated $125,000, and the availability of

  • Fairchild fights domestic violence

    Domestic violence has severe consequences for the safety of those involved, and in an effort to break the cycle and bring awareness different, base agencies are shedding light to domestic violence.Domestic Violence is defined as any abusive behavior that is meant to control the victim. It is a

  • EGG-cellent!

    Children up to age 2 gathered candy-filled eggs during an Easter egg hunt on the football field March 30.The event was sponsored by the Deel Community Center.

  • Senator visits Michael Anderson Elementary School

    U.S. Senator Patty Murray D-Wash., chair of the Senate Budget Committee, visited Michael Anderson Elementary School here Tuesday to meet with military families and school officials to discuss the effects of sequestration on school students and programs.Murray heard directly from military families

  • New HQ underway

    The Jackson Construction Group officially begins construction for the new headquarters building at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., March 22, 2013. The projected completion date for the construction is January 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry)