Royalty graces Fairchild

DoD honors military children

Military services celebrated April's Month of the Military Child early by announcing their military child of the year award winners on March 5 - the Air Force recipient being one of Fairchild's own.In April, Operation Homefront, a national non-profit organization, presents the annual Military Child

Fairchild recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

During the month of April, Fairchild Air Force Base looks to bring awareness to sexual assault. The sexual assault prevention and response office will be hosting several events this month around base including:· Special Victims Unit guest speaker at the base chapel, April 11 at 1 p.m.· A cake

18th Air Force Commander: 'Life is full of tests'

"The founders of our Air Force were not pilots ... they were Airmen who happened to fly planes," said Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, the 18th Air Force commander, during an all-call here March 13. "They were bold, risk-taking, innovative Airmen who put it on the line to make something happen that didn't

Local football players Shock Fairchild

Members of the arena football team, Spokane Shock, came on base to announce their new starting line-up and gave fans their autographs March 17. The event was held at a hangar on base."I am very excited to be working with Fairchild Air Force Base this season as it's an honor to be involved with such

Fitness anytime

As one of six bases chosen to test 24-hour access, members of Team Fairchild are now able to use the fitness center 24 hours, seven days a week.This service will be available to those who pre-register their common access card with the fitness center staff during work hours."Airmen have to sign a

Medics use new online secure messaging system

Anyone who receives medical care at the 92nd Medical Group can now register for MiCare, a new online confidential secure messaging service, on March 22. "This system has been shown to reduce the number of phone calls between patients and providers, increase patient satisfaction and save time for

92nd ARW/CC Grand Marshall’s Spokane’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Col. Brian Newberry, served as the Grand Marshall for Spokane's 34th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 16.The parade, organized by The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, a local non-profit organization started in 1979, occurs each year on the Saturday prior to

Fairchild Airmen respond to Navy plane crash

A team of Fairchild Airmen traveled to Harrington, Wash., Monday after an EA-6B Prowler from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island crashed. The Prowler, from Electronic Attack Squadron 129, was on a routine training flight when it crashed in an unpopulated area. All three crew members perished in the

FINISH HIM!

Local mixed martial arts fighters engaged in hand-to-hand close quarters combat during a cage fighting event Mar. 9. The fighters were from local cities surrounding Fairchild. There were 11 fights total, including one pro fight. The event was organized by the 92nd Force Support Squadron marketing