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Oct. 28, 2024
Fairchild AFB demonstrates strategic deterrence during exercise Mobility Response 25

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, 141st ARW and 940th ARW participated in exercise Mobility Response 25 in support of U.S. Strategic Command exercise Global Thunder 25 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, commenced October 18, 2024. Mobility Response is an opportunity for Mobility
Oct. 23, 2024
Airman becomes first-generation military, joining a life-long brotherhood

"It’s funny that the jacket opened a door for me to join [the Air Force] later in life and I did have that opportunity when I got to the United States.” Gumafelix shared how joining the Air Force has allowed him to pursue his dreams and become a part of a brotherhood.
Oct. 10, 2024
Fairchild AFB Airmen celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, reflect on culture

During Hispanic Heritage Month, the U.S. honors Hispanic Americans for their contributions to history, culture, and the military. In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Fairchild’s club, La Gente, hosted an event at the base chapel Oct. 10, 2024. Activities during the event included food, music and
Oct. 8, 2024
Ghana to America, one Airman’s journey to success through the Diversity Visa Lottery

“You Won the Green Card Lottery” the email subject read. Quickly opening the email, Frimpong discovered he had been randomly selected for the Diversity Visa Lottery. It wasn’t until he went to the U.S. Embassy and paid the visa fee that he realized he was moving to the United States.
March 28, 2024
The 92nd Force Support Squadron recognized as 2023 Eubank award finalist

The 92nd Force Support Squadron earned recognition as one of two finalists for the Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank award for Best Small FSS.This prestigious award is named in honor of Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank, who recognized the importance of morale and welfare for America’s fighting forces to further
March 14, 2024
Rideshare program provides savings and award-winning service to FAFB, Spokane and Airway Heights

Did you know the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron has a rideshare program that provides members of Team Fairchild easy travel options around the base, in Spokane and Airway Heights?Members of Team Fairchild can experience Spokane Transit’s award-winning bus, vanpooling and carpooling services.
Aug. 17, 2023
More than a career, passion for innovation

A grinning Tech Sgt. Eric Kozma emerges from behind a noisy workstation covered in metal shavings that glimmer in the fluorescent lights of his shop. He stops to talk to his Airmen, excited about a new idea for the project on which they are collaborating.Kozma is the 92nd Maintenance Squadron metal
July 17, 2023
Airman joins the forces with a Ph.D., embodiment of excellence in all we do

She wasn’t searching for anything in particular, but one email caught her attention. The subject line simply stated, “Your career starts here! Join the U.S. Air Force.” One little email from a recruiter would change the course of her life, once she stopped believing it was a scam.
May 31, 2023
Fairchild Food Pantry supports Airmen and families

The warm welcoming doors of Fairchild Air Force Base’s Food Pantry are open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as well as the first Saturday of the month. Providing food, toiletries, baby supplies, pet food, and a friendly atmosphere, the food pantry is a haven of resources for service members.
May 30, 2023
Fairchild Airman from Belarus assists Ukrainians at home, abroad

Tech Sgt. Artsem Ivashanka, 92nd Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, left his home in Eastern Europe in his early 20’s, determined to find better opportunities for himself. Ivashanka joined the Language Enabled Airman Program, LEAP, in 2015, allowing him to support the Air Force’s priorities

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