92nd veterans gather for annual event

Members of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, past and present, gathered for the third annual Gathering of 92nd Veterans, held by the 92nd U.S. Army Air Forces/U.S. Air Force Memorial Association, at Waterfront Park in Medical Lake, Wash., Sept. 14."It's an event for all the 92nd people in the area who

‘National Drug Take Back Day’

Fairchild AFB is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Drug Take Back Day at the Exchange main lobby on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.A drop box will be located in the Exchange's main lobby for a no hassle, no questions asked disposal.Drug Take Back Day allows Fairchild

Air Force, Spokane firefighters partner for HAZMAT response

A tanker truck leaking a hazardous chemical prompted emergency responders to shut down Interstate 90 near the Washington-Idaho state line Sept. 14 garnering regional response including Fairchild Air Force Base firefighters."We arrived on scene within 30 minutes of receiving the call," said Bryant

Fairchild remembers 9/11

REO Speedwagon entertains Spokane community

Honoring the sacrifices made by both military and emergency services members alike, REO Speedwagon entertained the Spokane community including America's veterans during a Grandstand performance at the Spokane Interstate Fair here Sept. 11."We owe so much to you," said Kevin Cronin, the band's lead

Wing commander engages Spokane community

The Spokane Rotary 21 Club invited Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, to be the Guest Speaker at a luncheon held at the Spokane Club here Sept. 11.McDaniel talked about the importance of Fairchild's mission and thanked the community for their continued support to Fairchild

Remain vigilant on 9/11

The 13th anniversary of 9/11 serves as a reminder that people have had the intentions of causing harm on American soil. Team Fairchild must remain vigilant and report suspicious activity outlined in the Eagle Eyes program. The following are indicators which should be reported to (509) 247-5555

Power of the Purse luncheon raises violence awareness

The Power of the Purse luncheon was held Sept. 6, 2014, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The luncheon and silent action were put on by members of the 92nd Medical Group and Family Advocacy, and all proceeds were donated to benefit victims of domestic violence and to educate Fairchild AFB on

Air Force revamps AEF

The Air Force will deploy Agile Combat Support Airmen under its redesigned air expeditionary force construct October 1. The primary purpose of the redesign was to look at ways to deploy more ACS Airmen with their units and standardize dwell times across the Air Force as much as possible to present a

Contracting helps save money

Have you ever wondered how your shop received computers or the chair you sit in? There are individuals who ensure the base's needs for supplies are fulfilled, buildings are maintained and that every service needed to help make the base function is provided. The 92nd Contracting Squadron contract