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April 6, 2011
It's More than a Mustache

They come in different shapes, sizes, colors and lengths. They can take the appearance of Woolly Bear caterpillars or angry cat whiskers, but they were mostly visible in March. If you haven't guessed, Mustache March made its appearance on Fairchild.Mustache March is an honored tradition that started
April 6, 2011
Female SERE instructor teaches the 'guys'

As the sun ascends on a cold, dismal morning in Colville National Forest, Wash., it marks the beginning of a 14-hour day for this Senior Airman. It has been snowing and raining for the past three days making the ground a wet, soggy, mud ice mixture. The temperature is slowly approaching the low 30's
March 16, 2011
One ring to end them all, safety officials reinforce rules regarding cell phone use on base

One ring! That's all it takes for a driver to take their eyes off the road and onto a cell phone screen to read:"Where r u?"Then comes their much-needed reply and a hand comes off the wheel to respond with a quick "I'll b rt there."Typing messages like this causes drivers to take their eyes off the
March 8, 2011
From high heels to combat boots: Airman takes customer service seriously -- with a smile

Mondays are a little sweeter for members of the 92nd Medical Support Squadron thanks to an Airman who can turn a little flour and sugar into a smile.The Air Force brat, who claims Alaska as home, says Mondays can be the worst. To ease into the work week, Airman 1st Class Pauline Lyons occasionally
March 8, 2011
In his blood: Fairchild Master Sgt. has competed in rodeo practically his whole life

It started early for him, riding in the back of a pickup with his father from one rodeo to the next through corn-lined roads of rural Nebraska.Master Sgt. Travis Beck, 92nd Aerospace Ground Equipment flight chief, grew up working on ranches learning about cattle, horses and discovering his passion -
Nov. 2, 2010
A Fairchild son makes his way into the books

One name erupted from the stands, one name echoed through the stadium as the running back sprinted into the record books with 4,141 yards, and one name thundered off into the field as the running back sprinted to his 359th yard of the game into the end zone for the game winning touchdown. "Bi-shop!,
Oct. 20, 2010
Red ribbon week commemorates fallen hero

Red Ribbon Week is October 24-30. The week is not only used as a tool for drug awareness, but it also commemorates the death of Enrique Camarena Salazar. Mr. Salazar was a Drug Enforcement administration agent, who was abducted and murdered in 1985 while working to uncover identities of key members
Oct. 20, 2010
WHEN THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL, PLOWING IS SO DELIGHTFUL

"Without snow removal we wouldn't be able to fly our aircraft during the winter," said Ted Strom, pavement and equipment foreman.The Fairchild Snow Barn is responsible for snow and ice control of the 14,000 ft runway, and all aircraft parking and taxiways. They also cover all base streets and
Sept. 9, 2010
This Week in Fairchild History, 17 - 23 Sep.

Sep 18, 1950: Forty-two B-29s of the 92d and 98th Bombardment Groups (both groups were deployed from Fairchild AFB) dropped 1,600 bombs on enemy troop concentrations near Waegwan, allowing the Eighth Army to advance rapidly from the Pusan perimeter toward Seoul, Korea. Sep 19, 1999: Over 600
Sept. 9, 2010
This Week in U.S. Air Force/Aerospace History, 17 - 23 Sep.

Sep 18, 1947: The United States Air Force became a separate service. W. Stuart Symington took his oath as the first Secretary of the Air Force.

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