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  • Fairchild Airman saves two children

    Fairchild Airman saves two children

    Master Sgt. Joshua O’Brien was walking with his family around Medical Lake enjoying a unseasonably-warm Washington winter day. As they made their way toward the waterfront, O’Brien noticed two young girls walking out onto the frozen lake when the girls suddenly fell through the ice into the water below.O’Brien immediately jumped into action, diving
  • KC-135 aircrew supports Red Flag 18-2

    KC-135 aircrew supports Red Flag 18-2

    Aircraft from all over the nation flew in and out of the Nevada sky during Red Flag 18-2, an exercise organized at Nellis and hosted north of Las Vegas on the Nevada Test and Training Range. Red Flag gives Airmen an opportunity to experience realistic combat scenarios to prepare and train for future conflicts or war. In support of this, Airmen from
  • To bring awareness to sexual assault, each April is designated as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. With this year’s theme, “Protecting Our People, Protects Our Mission,” now is a great time to become informed and educated on how to address sexual assault, and how to direct someone to support services. Contact your local Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevent office to learn about sexual assaults. In addition to local resources; the Department of Defense Safe Helpline offers a variety of options. They can be reached by phone at 877-995-5247, on-line at safehelpline.org, by text message at 55-247, and the self-care app for iOS and android devices. (courtesy photo)

    Protecting our People Protects our Mission

    Sexual assault doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t discriminate by gender, age, ethnicity or religious affiliation. Sexual assault can happen to anyone. It’s considered to be an unthinkable, heartbreaking act that can never truly be prepared for. Sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact characterized by use of force, physical threat, intimidation, abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. It includes rape, forcible sodomy and unwanted sexual contact or attempts to commit these acts.
  • Airman 1st Class Katelynn Williams, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, poses for a photo March 30, 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Women’s History Month is recognized during the month of March to acknowledge the contributions that women have made throughout the years. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)

    Women’s History Month, diversity at Fairchild AFB

    [Editor’s Note: Women’s History Month is recognized during the month of March. WHM is to acknowledge the contributions that women have made throughout the years and is apparent in all walks of life. The following information is to showcase different women at Fairchild Air Force Base who serve in various career fields]
  • Ops support assists with KC-135 mission during Red Flag 18-2

    Ops support assists with KC-135 mission during Red Flag 18-2

    People hear about aircraft and fighter jets accomplishing the mission all the time, whether it be KC-135 Stratotankers refueling or fighter jets fighting the fight, but what many overlook is what happens behind the scenes and what units and agencies are involved to authorize those flights.There are a couple of units that work together to initiate
  • KC-135s participate in Red Flag 18-2

    KC-135s participate in Red Flag 18-2

    Airmen from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, traveled from Washington to Nevada to participate in a two-week combat scenario exercise called Red Flag 18-2 with units from other bases.Red Flag is an exercise organized at Nellis Air Force Base and hosted north of Las Vegas on the Nevada Test and Training Range, the U.S. Air Force’s premier
  • WA Congresswoman speaks with military spouses

    WA Congresswoman speaks with military spouses

    U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers met with base leaders and military spouses during a visit, Feb. 22, to Fairchild to discuss current base issues and the upcoming Congressional Military Family Summit.Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Col. Johan Deutscher, 141st ARW commander, provided McMorris Rodgers and her staff a
  • The U.S. Congress enacted a federal statute that states a member of the armed forces can’t be required to serve on a state or local jury if the secretary of the service involved determines that jury service would unreasonably interfere with the performance of the member’s duties or would adversely affect the readiness of the unit, command or activity to which the member is assigned. (Courtesy Photo)

    Legal Advice: Civilian jury duty as a military member

    The U.S. Congress enacted a federal statute that states a member of the armed forces can’t be required to serve on a state or local jury if the secretary of the service involved determines that jury service would unreasonably interfere with the performance of the member’s duties or would adversely affect the readiness of the unit, command or activity to which the member is assigned.
  • Team Fairchild leaders visit and thank veteran patients

    Team Fairchild leaders visit and thank veteran patients

  • Civilian Health Promotion Services program provides free services to help employees improve quality of life, reduce risk of preventable health conditions, increase awareness of nutrition and health, provide opportunities for lifestyle changes through wellness screenings and health education in person and online. (Courtesy Photo)

    Civilian Health Promotion Services

    Civilian Health Promotion Services recently expanded to Air Mobility Command as a two-year pilot program to enhance civilian support services across the Air Force and is currently available for Air Force Department of Defense civilians at select AFMC and AMC installations.
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