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  • Retired Airman takes home $2,000 prize from Fairchild Exchange

    When it comes to contests, Retired Air Force Maj. Gerald Daub has luck on his side. When he saw an advertisement for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's "Because of You" drawing, he knew he had to enter.Daub, who served in the Air Force for 24 years, took home the contest's second prize--a

  • Prevent alcohol abuse before it's a problem

    Each year Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment sees roughly 75 Airmen, mostly ages 18 to 24 years old, for alcohol related incidents. On average, 11 of those have a Driving Under the Influence referral. In support of the Air Force's goal to have zero alcohol related mishaps, ADAPT is here

  • Fairchild Honor Guard kicks off local St. Patrick's Day Parade

    The Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard kicked off the St. Patrick's Day Parade March 14, in downtown Spokane, Washington, as a means to strengthen community relations and build public trust and support. The parade was organized by The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, a local non-profit organization

  • 92nd Medical Group honorary commander visit

    The 92nd Medical Group Honorary commander, Elaine Couture, the regional chief executive-Providence Health Care for Eastern Washington, met with the 92nd MDG leaders March 10, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash.The meeting consisted of speaking about "building a mutual trust and transparency"

  • Team Fairchild announces 2014 Annual Award winners

    Team Fairchild held an Annual Awards Banquet March 6 to recognize the top performers of 2014. Below is a list of the winners.Airman of the year: Senior Airman Renee D. Delgado, 92nd Medical Support Squadron (Also Team Fairchild Winner)NCO of the year:Staff Sgt. Bryant A. Felton, 92nd Civil Engineer

  • Amphibious infants: Baby's first kick

    Water Babies is a class offered through the 92nd Medical Group held at the base pool every Tuesday at 11 a.m.Swimming, singing, using a kick board and playing with wiffle balls are the main activities at the Water Babies class.Mary Cook, a 92nd Medical Group New Parent Support Program nurse, and

  • Base builds international relationships

    Six Japanese nursing students and their instructors from Iwate Prefectural University in Morioka, Japan toured the base March 3.They were here through Washington State University's Iwate Prefectural University Study Program to encourage interaction and learning and introduce them to new customs such

  • Fairchild command chief shares leadership philosophy

    Roughly 70 Airmen attended a mentorship briefing at the Education Center, Feb. 18 here. Chief Master Sgt. Christian Pugh, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, talked about his five keys to leadership.The first key to leadership, Pugh said, is to learn everything you can. Know your people, what

  • The Justice Files: February 2015

    During the month of February, three Fairchild Airmen received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, and one Airman was involuntarily separated for misconduct.  Commanders used the following as a means of punishment, rehabilitation, and maintaining good order and

  • The Boom Podcast, Feb 27th

    In his last episode for The Boom, TSgt Brian Bender tells us how the Secretary of Defense is looking to make the military more appealing to younger generations. Also, the virtual simulators for Boom Operators here at Fairchild, the Oscars, and things to do in Spokane.YouTube: