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  • Tech. Sgt. Jesse Myers, 92nd Medical Group Physical Therapy and Orthodontics flight chief, shows Lauren Buyer, 92nd MDG physical therapist, how to operate and use all the features of the "Alter G" treadmill April 20, 2017 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The Alter G treadmill uses a pressurized chamber on the lower body to create buoyancy, lessening the impact of the user's steps and allowing running to be less painful. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)

    Restoring broken Airmen to duty

    Injury not only affects the Airman, but also can have a long-term impact on their family and work places. This is where the 92nd Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic comes in.
  • Staff Sgt. Brandon Paige, 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of the Flight Service Center, pauses while moving parts for shipping Mar. 22, 2017, at Fairchild Air force Base, Washington. The Flight Service Center handles all of the bases parts shipping and tracking logistic needs.

    Fairchild Finest Staff Sgt. Brandon Paige

    Fairchild Finest Staff Sgt. Brandon Paige
  • A trainer and trainee interact during a lesson of radar monitoring at the Air Traffic Control Tower Apr. 18, 2017, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. All ATC Airmen are trained in tower and radar operations, yet require up to a year of additional on the job experience before they can man a station solo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)

    ATC Airmen train to keep skies safe

    A bird's eye view of the airfield allows Fairchild air traffic controllers to fulfill a vital mission role in orchestrating the operations of everything on the field and in the air, and work to keep aircraft safe.
  • Father Juan Salonga, 92nd Air Refueling GS Catholic Priest, leads a catholic Easter service April 16, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The chaplain corps exists to support free exercise of religion according to the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. At each base, chaplains support the religious freedom of Airmen and their families and help with spiritual resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)

    Chapel embraces religious freedom

    The base chapel highlights the significance of religious freedom as a foundational human right. It provides Airmen and their families a community who experience similar life events such as frequent moves and high work tempo.
  • 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters work together to rescue a downed firefighter during a demonstration of their Rapid Intervention Crew training Mar. 29, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The demonstration was part of a visit by Col. James Kossler, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment 9 commander, to show the progression and implementation of RIC training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mackenzie Richardson)

    92nd CES fire department implements life-saving training

    Being a firefighter is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Entering a structure fire as the flames start to grow, oxygen levels diminish and the heat steadily rises to over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit is just a normal day of the week for a firefighter.
  • Tech. Sgt. Manuel Painter, 92nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental technician, displays a milling block and its computer simulated 3-D model prior to milling April 07, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. New advances in dental machining has enabled technicians to recreate teeth with greater speed and precision. (U.S. Air Force photo/A1C Ryan Lackey)

    Dental Lab helps maintain Airman readiness

    Dental technicians use new technology to help keep Airmen fighting fit with crowns and fittings.
  • The Exceptional Family Member Program and Family Member Relocation Clearance process is designed to prevent family members from moving to locations where their medical and educational needs cannot be met, safe-guarding families from reduction in services and promoting effective use of available health care resources. (Courtesy Photo)

    EFMP steps for smooth PCS

    The EFMP and Family Member Relocation Clearance process is designed to prevent family members from moving to locations where their medical and educational needs cannot be met, safe-guarding families from reduction in services and promoting effective use of available health care resources
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    Supporting victims with Victim Advocates

    The Volunteer Victim Advocate Program for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office provides emotional support to victims of sexual assault.
  • Steve McMullen speaks with an Airman regarding the Exceptional Family Member Program, its importance and how it benefits military families around the world, Mar. 27, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. McMullen is the Airman and Family Readiness Center school liaison officer and the EFMP family support coordinator at Fairchild. He provides coordination of family support services to EFMs who have physical, developmental, emotional or an intellectual impairment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mackenzie Richardson)

    Exceptional program for exceptional families

    The Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program is one of the numerous support resources the Air Force makes available to Airmen and their families to ensure a healthy community and a positive quality of life.
  • Lt. Col. Richard Rubin, 92nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron flight surgeon, and his wife pose for a photo with Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Rubin discovered a new syndrome called the vision impairment and intracranial pressure syndrome while working for NASA between 2006 and 2009. (Courtesy photo)

    Fairchild Airman makes his mark on space travel

    Working for NASA can be a life changing experience, but discovering a new syndrome affecting astronauts working in space is out of this world.
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