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  • Lifesaving Airman acts out of instinct

    “It was 120 degrees out, super humid, and a woman wrapped up in blankets said she couldn’t breathe. She had blue on her lips. I brought her inside the tent to check her oxygen levels, and she was sitting in the mid-’60s. I had never seen or even heard of that before. I checked to ensure her fingers

  • EM sharpens Team Fairchild’s readiness capabilities

    When most people think of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense, thoughts of donning Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear immediately come to mind, but there’s more to CBRN than sweating in a fogged-up gas mask for hours.“A lot of people know us by CBRN, but our official name is

  • 92nd FSS RAO helps navigate life after retirement

    Whether you are a retiree or retiree beneficiary, the 92nd Force Support Squadron Retiree Activities Office is the point of contact to navigate life after service.The RAO is Fairchild’s one-stop-shop for information about activities and benefits for retirees and their families.

  • Teamwork and tenacity bring repeat offender to justice

    When joint investigations are coupled with dogged perseverance, justice is served. That was the formula and outcome that closed the case on a multiple offender stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, in March, 2021.

  • Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

    April is recognized nationally as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Recent surveys found that in 2018, 20,500 servicemembers were sexually assault or raped. While the military works to address this, there is support available to victims of sexual assault.

  • Fairchild AFB airpark: Maintaining a rich history

    Team Fairchild’s airpark is a staple in the base community, with featured aircraft including the first B-52 Stratofortress to ever shoot down two MiG-21 jets, and the last railcar aircraft simulator in the Air Force.In addition to showcasing the past mission capabilities of the Air Force to the base

  • Fairchild EOD supports FBI, ATF investigations

    Team Fairchild’s 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight successfully supported the Federal Bureau of Investigations and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), in the identification and removal of potentially hazardous ordnances. Both investigations

  • Lt. Col. Kirschman: Playing the beautiful game

    As the smell of fresh cut grass fills the air, a young boy races across the field, eyes darting from side-to-side looking all around him. He digs his cleats into the ground kicking up dirt, and begins weaving in between defenders toward the goal. He jukes, lines up his shot…Score! Admiring his work,

  • Snow barn clears way for year-round readiness

    The 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s snow barn is a widely used resource on Team Fairchild during the winter, but during the spring, they continue in full action to ensure the safety of Airmen and their families on base. The snow barn takes part in several different construction projects to prepare