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  • Marijuana Legalization--What Does it Mean for Military Members?

    Although the state of Washington recently passed laws on the use of marijuana, essentially decriminalizing use for civilians, zero tolerance drug policy regulations have not changed for Airmen or federal government employees. The Controlled Substance Act (CSA) is a Federal Law governing the use and

  • Victim’s mother brings light to sexual assault in the service

    A sexual assault victim's mother will be visiting Fairchild April 7 to tell her daughter's tragic story so that others may learn from it.Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach was raped and subsequently murdered by a fellow colleague while preparing to testify against the accused. Being just 20 years old when

  • Airmen see importance of mission firsthand

    Airmen from across the base took part in an incentive flight March 26 designed as an opportunity for pilots and boom operators to show other Airmen the importance they play in fueling the fight for freedom."Incentive flights show how they helped us get to this point," said Airman Carrie Vaughn, a

  • AFSO21 takes shape at 92nd MDG

    The 92nd Medical Group began work on a new Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, or AFSO21, project March 24. AFSO21 is reviving amidst a renewed emphasis on fiscal restraint in a sequester environment. The initiative takes aim at wasteful processes that harm efficiency in order to

  • Safety preps base for SkyFest

    While guests attending SkyFest 2014 enjoy the premiere performers, numerous static displays and vendors at Fairchild Air Force Base May 31 to June 1, base members will be working hard to ensure the safety of its event patrons. In the rare event a safety mishap or medical emergency occurs, base

  • WWII Spokane veteran honored 70 years later

    A radio operator assigned to the 9th Army Air Corps and Spokane, Wash., native was honored 70 years after his death during a funeral and memorial service at Fairmount Memorial Park March 22 in Spokane.Cpl. Lester Zornes was flying to England to prepare 82nd Airborne paratroopers for dropping behind