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  • U.S. Air Force Eagle Eyes Program

    In today’s world climate, the threat of spontaneous attacks is at an all-time high. Terror organizations like ISIL, Al-Qa’ida, PKK, and even lone wolf parties such as Timothy McVeigh or Dylan Roof have been carrying out attacks all over the world at an alarming pace. Some attacks are in the name of

  • Qualities of a Leader

    Airmen often ask me what qualities make a good leader. There have been thousands of books and articles dating back to antiquity regarding these types of questions. I can’t add to this impressive list but I can share some insights from my career. There are four characteristics of a person’s character

  • Your pets during PCS season

    Permanent change of station season is rapidly approaching! Many overseas locations have very specific requirements for importing and exporting pets.

  • Blended Retirement System: Comparison Calculator

    What does the DoD BRS Comparison Calculator provide service members?The BRS Comparison Calculator will allow service members to compare estimated benefits under both retirement plans prior to making a decision. The comparison calculator walks service members through key information needed to make an

  • Col. Meg Carey farewells

    After 26 years of service to the United States, there is so much more I would like to say, but I will stop here. On your travels, if you ever see Curt and I traveling around in our RV, hanging at the beach, fishing off the pier or whacking the white ball on the golf course, please come by and say

  • MHS Genesis and you

    June marks the four month point for the 92nd Medical Group’s transition to the new electronic health record, MHS GENESIS. We are the first in the DoD to bring on this new cutting edge system as we strive to provide the safest, most efficient health care that we can.

  • Commissary brands to hit store shelves soon

    In a matter of weeks, commissary brands will debut on store shelves, ushering the Defense Commissary Agency into a new era of patron savings, said DeCA Director and CEO Joseph H. Jeu.

  • From the Commander: Groundwater and transparency

    Because we care about both our on and off-base communities, we began sampling water on and off base in the past couple months. All sources used by Fairchild have been tested and are either non-detect or below the EPA's lifetime “Health Advisory” levels. However, sampling of some private wells near

  • National Nurses Week Celebration

    It’s that time of year again! The American Nurse Association has designated 2017 as the “Year of the Healthy Nurse”. Join Fairchild’s nurses, technicians and teams as we celebrate their contributions to our great nation, during National Nurses Week, May 6-12.

  • The power of making a connection

    The year was 1984, Ronald Regan had just won the presidential election, the LA Raiders beat the Washington Redskins in the Super Bowl that year, and Friday the 13th (Part 3) grossed a record $9.4 million at the box office.