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Jan. 5, 2026
Perseverance through it all

From fighting wildfires to calling in airstrikes—that was the future Ryan Kindler, a fourth-generation military man, envisioned for himself. When he was selected for the grueling training of the Air Force's Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), he was ready to trade one intense career for another and
April 8, 2025
92 OSS Current Ops: Scheduling Lethality, Strategic Deterrence and Combat Readiness

The 92nd Operations Support Squadron current operations office, also known as wing scheduling, is responsible for creating and managing the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s flying operations schedule. This vital role ensures KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews maintain training proficiency, fulfill real-world
Feb. 27, 2025
A Partnership Forging Future Leaders

In the summer of 2022 a coworker, Tech. Sgt. Paje Keepers, invited Master Sgt. Erica Northam, 92nd Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight superintendent, to an Airman Leadership School volunteer event. They volunteered at the Hutton Settlement Children's Home, which is a long-term care facility
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. 8, 2024
Ghana to America, one Airman’s journey to success

“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.

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