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Dec. 1, 2011
With the runway reopened: Safety, others work to minimize bird strikes to aircraft

This team works to save lives, aircraft and money. They are vital to the mission - serving Fairchild by overseeing the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard or BASH program. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing safety office manages the BASH program by monitoring, evaluating and eliminating bird/wildlife threats
Nov. 10, 2011
Fairchild Honor Guard here to serve

They're sharp, precise and have a broad mission spanning 29 counties across a 61,000 square mile geographical area, extending from Eastern Washington, to Northern Idaho and Northwestern Oregon. They - are the Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard. The HG is a congressionally-mandated program to
Sept. 29, 2011
It’s a small world: Lieutenant, NCO assigned to the same squadron were friends in college

A little over a month ago, Staff Sgt. Michael Herrington was at the 92nd Medical Group picnic and saw a face from his past in the crowd - it was 1st Lt. Michael Klingshirn, an old college buddy. The two lived across the hall from each other from 2002 to 2004 at Bowling Green State University,
July 28, 2011
K-9 units train to protect

They rise above the ranks of Fido, Hooch and even Lassie as military working dogs are trained to defend military installations all over the world protecting countless numbers of lives and materials with the guidance of their handlers."As handlers we're doing the best we can to keep everybody safe,"
July 28, 2011
Do something about it; don’t be a bystander to sexual assault

It's a crime and often goes unreported; sexual assault. But, many times, with the help of bystanders, it can be prevented and reported.In 2010, 585 sexual assaults were reported in the Air Force, according to a Gallup, Inc. anonymous survey contracted by the Department of Defense. The Gallup Survey
July 14, 2011
S.T.A.R card saves

"Every Base Exchange shopper should have a military STAR card," said Mark K. Boyer, general manager at the BX, here. "It's a great credit vehicle. Our mission is to provide a dividend to the Morale Welfare Recreation fund of the Army and the Air Force." The Armed and Air Force Exchange Service
July 14, 2011
Steeped in History: Fairchild coming up on 60th Anniversary

On July 20, 1951, Spokane Air Force Base was officially named Fairchild during a base dedication ceremony. The base was named for Gen. Muir S. Fairchild, former Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force and a Bellingham, Wash., native. The keynote speaker at the event was supposed to be Gen. Hoyt S.
June 30, 2011
"Twin" brothers in arms: Two brothers call Fairchild home

It's not that unusual to see twins these days, however, it's extremely unusual to see twins both in the Air Force, both the same rank, stationed together at the same Air Force Base and assigned to the same squadron. But, this is the case for staff sergeants Cody and Christopher Engelke. Both
June 14, 2011
Fairchild SNCO deployed during Father’s Day: Protecting lives, assets

For one Fairchild Airman, this won't be the first time he's been deployed supporting a contingency during Father's Day - it will be his third. Master Sgt. Jason Seibel, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, is currently deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, in support of a joint expeditionary
June 9, 2011
Fairchild’s Parachute shop; last to let you down

Imagine running through your mental checklist while jumping out of an aircraft at 10,000 feet. You check your speed, free fall, steering and direction before preparing to hit the drop zone. One could see the endless possibilities of things that could go wrong, now couple that with the fear of

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