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  • Building 2050; the present

    Fairchild Air Force Base's building 2050 is an icon. Fairchild's mission, "Global Reach for America" is unmistakably cast across the top so there's no doubt what happens here. The 12-acre, $65 million structure is the first thing people see when approaching the base from the west.Home to the 92nd

  • Metals technology Airmen improve process to reverse engineer KC-135 parts

    Maintenance Airmen here are using new equipment to create hard-to-find KC-135 Stratotanker parts more quickly and accurately. This not only benefits Fairchild, but all bases that fly the airframe.Metals technicians with the 92nd Maintenance Squadron machine shop upgraded from a single spindle lathe,

  • Fairchild's Finest: Senior Airman Amanda Sampson

    Nominee's Rank /Name: Senior Airman Amanda SampsonUnit of assignment: 336th Training Support SquadronNominee's duty title:  Broadcast JournalistHometown and state: Virginia Beach, VAWhat do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB? My day-to-day routine varies. I'm fairly new to the mission here,

  • How to avoid mosquitos, ticks

    With spring upon the Inland Northwest and summer right around the corner, more people will be heading out to explore and enjoy outdoor activities. These warmer months and longer days not only bring fun in the sun, but set up a great environment for the breeding of nasty pests.Mosquitos are the most

  • Fairchild's Finest: Staff Sgt. Freddie Kight

    Nominee's Rank/Name:  Staff Sgt. Freddie KightUnit of assignment: 22nd Training Squadron Nominee's duty title:  NCO in charge, Parachute TrainingHome town and state: Prosper, TexasWhat do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB?On Mondays and Thursdays, I conduct emergency parachute training

  • Building 2050; the past

    The history of Fairchild Air Force Base's building 2050, is long and rich. It has been one of the sole reasons for Fairchild's success and continues to thrive nearly 75 years after its original construction.It began in 1935 when a congressional party set out to determine the most logical location

  • A tale of two towers

    It seems counterintuitive for Air Force air traffic controllers to not have full jurisdiction of the airspace surrounding an Air Force base, but for Fairchild, that's exactly the case.The Spokane International Airport, or GEG, controls all of the airspace surrounding Fairchild, and it takes both

  • The 92 ARW, Total Force Teamwork in Operation Allied Force

    On March 24, 1999, the United States and its NATO partners launched a 78-day air war against Serbia during Operation Allied Force.Continuing the wing's legacy of excellence, Airmen of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing helped lead the way, facilitating essential air refueling support. The Wing provided

  • Career assistance advisors guide Airmen

    A career assistance advisor has many roles and responsibilities. They are first and foremost a counselor to all Airmen with regards to career paths, re-enlistments and retraining opportunities. "Career advisors are important to the Air Force because we can aid Airmen at all levels of their career,"

  • TMO, not just for household goods

    Many people associate the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Traffic Management Office with household goods movements only, but their mission encompasses much more than Permanent Change of Station moves.TMO ensures the various parts and cargo they receive are in serviceable condition and are