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  • Teen Center begins summer with new facility

    This summer parents shouldn't worry about their teens rotting on the couch, going internet crazy or being attached to their game systems, as the teen center is putting their feet on the gas by keeping teens active.The teen center will be open to teens an hour earlier during the week starting June

  • A piece of history

    Members of Team Fairchild had the unique opportunity to tour the Experimental Aircraft Associations B-17 "Flying Fortress" Aluminum Overcast at Felts Field here June 1 to 3.The B-17 is part of Fairchild Air Force Base History and was flown by the 92nd Bombardment Group in World War II. The group was

  • Memorial Day Ceremony

    On Memorial Day, members of Team Fairchild and the local community came out to remember those who have served their country here May 28.This year marked the second annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake.Memorial Day recognizes the men and women with

  • Fairchild deployed: MABOS improves quality of life with a single flush

    Members from the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Theater Security Cooperation humanitarian assistance division installed toilets at the National Cardiology and Therapy Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, May 29.The 376 TSC HA division was at the heart ward on behalf of the Manas Area Benefit Outreach

  • Youth Center takes advantage of summer sun during day camps

    Starting June 20, the youth center will be extending their hours from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. for kids ages 6-12."We take advantage of the summer weather especially during expanded hours," said John Smith, Fairchild's youth programs chief. "We take trips to the outdoor pool and utilize Miller Park

  • 20 years in the making

    Twenty years ago marked the end of an era for the Air Force and the beginning to a new age in air superiority.Fairchild, along with Grand Forks and McConnell AFBs, became the three tanker bases assigned to Air Mobility Command in the years following when the Military Airlift Command and Strategic

  • Fairchild Deployed: Airman 1st Class Michael Shipton

    Every week, a member of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing is selected as the Warrior of the Week. This individual is recognized based on outstanding performance, good conduct, work ethic and most importantly, for a job well done.Meet the Warrior of the Week -- Airman 1st Class Michael Shipton is a

  • Child development center celebrates summertime during business hours

    Caregivers at the child development center celebrate summer during business hours with more than 200 children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 year olds. "We're always excited to see the sun," said Rhonda Love, director of the CDC. "Our staff is looking forward to exposing the kids to as much fun as

  • Congresswoman, general officially open fitness center

    Two distinguished visitors helped cut the ribbon to Team Fairchild's new fitness center May 19th.Cathy McMorris Rogers, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Washington, was joined by Gen. Raymond Johns Jr., commander Air Mobility Command, to officially celebrate the new $18.7 million facility

  • Spokane's Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade

    Members of Team Fairchild participated in this year's Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade here May 19.For the Spokane community it is a chance to get out and interact with military members. The parade, in part, honors former and current service members from all branches of the