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  • Fairchild boomer reaches 7,500 flying hour milestone

    Master Sgt. Ted Buit, the 92nd Operations Group standards evaluations NCO in charge and career boom operator, reached for the sky plucking a dream from the heavens making it his reality.The 92nd OG boom operator, who has served in the Air Force for more than 23 years, attained an occupational

  • Sink or swim: SERE specialists train Airmen in water survival

    These Airmen are off the deep end.But that's okay, it's part of their job.Survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists at Fairchild train aircrews to endure in a variety of environments in case the fliers have to leave their aircraft. In addition to training to survive in forest, desert and

  • Commissary meat worker a cut above

    One might not expect jokes at the Fairchild Commissary meat aisle.But if Ken Stephens has his way, no customer leaves his section without a smile on their face. After all, he's the one with the meat cleaver."If somebody comes in and I can get a smile out of them -- that becomes the best part of my

  • Who says cops have no sense of humor?

    Knock, knock.Security forces Airman.Security forces Airman who tells much better jokes than this one.The comic in question is Senior Airman Christopher Armitage, an installation entry controller. While Wednesday through Saturday he can be found at the gate welcoming people to Fairchild, Monday

  • Living a dream, one note at a time

    Staff Sgt. Abigail Foster sings in her car. She also used to live in it. The NCO with the 92nd Maintenance Squadron, began her music career performing at church, but never imagined the hardship she would have to overcome to perform and bring smiles to people's faces.Prior to joining the Air Force,

  • RiderCoach

    Motorcycle crashes are not usually caused by one single mistake or decision; rather they are caused by an interaction of events, many of which can be minimized by a competent, motivated and properly trained motorcyclist.With the number of mishaps climbing faster than previous years, the National

  • Fairchild HAWC promotes a better lifestyle

    Hidden in the fitness center is a haven for escaping stress, learning how to eat healthier and achieving a leaner body.Any Department of Defense identification card holder in need of current fitness or nutritional information is welcome to use the Health and Wellness Center. "Many people view the

  • Fairchild fire department 'If you call for help, we will come.'

    They operate 24/7 and are a vital asset to Fairchild's mission. They stand ready to respond to a wide variety of emergencies to protect people, aircraft, facilities and equipment.With an average of more than 600 calls per year, these unsung heroes effectively provide Team Fairchild service members

  • Fairchild pharmacy furnishes pharmaceuticals

    Many Airmen and retired veterans rely on the base's pharmacy to provide them with the medications they require. Safety is the number one goal of the pharmacy, as they fill an average of 700 prescriptions per day. Every order is double checked to ensure they are correct.View the slideshow.

  • Proud to be an American voter

    The 92nd Contracting Squadron superintendent drives around base with a Jamaican flag around his rear view mirror. When people ask what unit he is from, he says with his fading Jamaican accent "the 92nd Contractin' Squadron." There is no doubt about it, Senior Master Sgt. Ian Batchelor's diverse