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  • Quitting Tobacco: You can do it!

    Do you smoke or use chewing tobacco? Rarely a day goes by without a magazine, newspaper, or TV news report carrying a message about tobacco related medical problems regarding the dangers of lung disease, cancer, heart problems and low birth weight babies. Perhaps you even tune out those messages

  • Taking care of retirees and veterans through Capstone

    In September 2013, Fairchild's Airman and Family Readiness Center launched a process, in addition to the Transition Assistance Program, called Capstone for service members who are preparing for their separation or retirement.Capstone is a culminating process that Department of Defense established to

  • Combined Federal Campaign back in business

    Following a brief suspension due to the government shutdown earlier this month, the Fairchild Combined Federal Campaign has resumed. Government workers, including military members, can contribute a portion of their pay to charitable causes.Agencies that benefit from the CFC include, but are not

  • Celebrating National Family Literacy Day

    National Family Literacy Day is celebrated across the U.S. to showcase the importance of family literacy programs, build awareness and ensure the cycle of learning and progress passes from generation to generation. It promotes literacy and the importance of parent engagement in their child's

  • Fairchild's energy savings make all the difference

    Once again, Energy Action Month brings attention to the endeavors and successes of individuals that keep this installation functioning. Energy security and efficiency are central to the Air Force's continued mission success. The Air Force is the largest consumer of energy in the federal government.

  • Fitness On Request now at base gym

    Keeping our bodies in peak physical condition is part of Air Force life. Being fit-to-fight in order to support the mission is crucial, thus fueling freedom here at Fairchild. The fitness center operated by the 92nd Force Support Squadron recently received the Fitness On Request machine. This