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180915-F-WH061-080

Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, mingling with fellow guests of honor at Fairchild's Air Force Ball at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington, Sept. 15, 2018. Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets, Global Strike Command deputy commander, was a guest of honor and a guest speaker for the ball. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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180915-F-WH061-094

Master Sgt. Cyd Arandia, 92nd Comptroller Squadron flight chief, raises her glass as part of a toast during Fairchild's Air Force Ball at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington, Sept. 15, 2018. Toasts were made to honor the flag, the president, and all commanders and chiefs of each service branch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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180915-F-WH061-051

The Fairchild Base Honor Guard prepares to present the colors at Fairchild's Air Force Ball at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington, Sept. 15, 2018. The Air Force Ball is an annual held throughout the entire Air Force to honor the day the Air Force became a separate branch of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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180915-F-WH061-021

A table in memory of U.S. military prisoners of war and those missing in action stands near the stage at Fairchild's Air Force Ball at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington, Sept. 15, 2018. The tradition of setting a separate table in honor of POWs and MIA has been in place since the end of the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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92nd OG partners with 375th AES Airmen, expand KC-135 capabilities

Staff Sgt. Kendra Fulton, 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, inspects the pulse oximeter as well as other medical equipment to confirm proper functionality during an aeromedical evacuation training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 1, 2018. It is a top priority to ensure all medical gear can help AE Airmen provide care while patients are transported. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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92nd OG partners with 375th AES Airmen, expand KC-135 capabilities

Airmen from the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron ensure proper functionality of medical equipment during an aeromedical evacuation training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 1, 2018. During a mission, each piece of equipment is essential to providing critical care while transporting patients. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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92nd OG partners with 375th AES Airmen, expand KC-135 capabilities

Staff Sgt. Raymeisha Childs, 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical technician, checks an oxygen mask during an aeromedical evacuation training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 1, 2018. It is essential for all medical equipment to be functioning properly to provide critical care for each patient during transport. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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92nd OG partners with 375th AES Airmen, expand KC-135 capabilities

Capt. Michael Pieschel, 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron standards and evaluations flight nurse, assists Master Sgt. Joseph Koch, 509th Weapons Squadron superintendent, move a patient litter during an aeromedical evacuation training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 1, 2018. Practicing when to lift, move, stop and place equipment allows AE teams to maneuver patients with safety and efficiency while in the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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MMA

Staff Sgt. Tyler McGuire, 66th Training Squadron operations NCO in-charge of combat rescue officer course, stand with his coach and the other men and women he trains with at Sik Jitsu, Spokane, Washington, Nov. 15, 2017. After arriving at Fairchild and returning to MMA training, McGuire started to compete in the professional tier of mixed martial arts and currently holds a record of 9-0. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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MMA

Staff Sgt. Tyler McGuire, 66th Training Squadron operations NCO in-charge of combat rescue officer course, sits with his fellow mixed martial arts fighters during training at Spokane, Washington, Nov. 14, 2017. McGuire took two years off from MMA when joining the Air Force to focus on training. After getting settled here at Fairchild, he got connected with Rick Little, owner and head coach of Sik Jitsu, and began to train again. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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MMA

Staff Sgt. Tyler McGuire, 66th Training Squadron operations NCO in-charge of combat rescue officer course, practices grappling with Michael “Maverick” Chiesa, fellow Sik Jitsu fighter and number 10 lightweight MMA fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship in Spokane, Washington, Nov. 15, 2017. McGuire joined the Air Force in 2012, choosing to be a survival instructor with the Air Force’s Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape school. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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MMA

Staff Sgt. Tyler McGuire, 66th Training Squadron operations NCO in-charge of combat rescue officer course, and Rick Little, head coach of Sik Jitsu, demonstrate a technique to fighters in Spokane, Washington, Nov. 15, 2017. In his current role, McGuire works in the SERE combative program teaching aircrew personnel and working with other SERE instructors to rewrite the combative course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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MMA

Staff Sgt. Tyler McGuire, 66th Training Squadron operations NCO in-charge of combat rescue officer course, spars with Michael “Maverick” Chiesa, fellow Sik Jitsu fighter and number 10 lightweight MMA fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship in Spokane, Washington, Nov. 15, 2017. McGuire joined the Air Force in 2012, choosing to be a survival instructor with the Air Force’s Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape school. He chased this dream because of his love of teaching. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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MMA

Staff Sgt. Tyler McGuire, 66th Training Squadron operations NCO in-charge of combat rescue officer course, poses for a photo at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 13, 2017. Prior to joining the military, McGuire worked as a public school teacher for autistic youth. His passion and love for teaching these children is why he continues to show his support for them and their families with the lime green t-shirt he dons each time he enters the cage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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A week in history July 30 – August 5

A KC-135 Stratotanker rests on the ramp at Moron Air Base, Spain during Operation CHROME DOME. B-52 Stratofortresses flew routes near the Soviet Union border and were refueled by KC-135 Stratotankers to keep them on constant airborne alert. (Courtesy Photo)
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Shadow of its former self

Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Whitfield, 92nd Air Refueling Wing historic property custodian, stands in the cavernous hull of "Little John", a former KC-135 simulator July 10, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The KC-135 and B-52 were often used together on missions, so training often occurred in the same place. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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KC-135 Stratotanker

A KC-135 Stratotanker prepares to depart Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 30, 2016. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the Air Force, with four turbo fans and mounted under 35-degree wings, the KC-135 is capable of take-offs at gross weights of up to 322,5000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Mackenzie Richardson)
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Newest chiefs recognized during Chief Recognition Ceremony

Fairchild leadership and Retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, a survivor of the “Hanoi Hilton” prison camp in Vietnam, pose for a photo with the newly selected Chief Master Sgts. Chad Madore and Shane Sweeney during the Chief Recognition Ceremony Mar. 25, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The ceremony consisted of a medallion and a candle lighting ceremony where they lit nine candles that represented each enlisted grade in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Newest chiefs recognized during Chief Recognition Ceremony

Retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, a survivor of the “Hanoi Hilton” prison camp in Vietnam, speaks with the audience about his experiences as a prisoner of war for six years during the Chief Recognition Ceremony Mar. 25, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Bridger was shot down over Son Tay, North Vietnam, by a surface-to-air missile and was captured by the North Vietnamese. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Hydro TO

Tech. Sgt. Alfonso Vigil 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics NCO in charge of dayshift, works on removing the saddle panel from the refueling boom Dec. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The 92nd MXS hydraulics shop recently submitted an Air Force Technical Order correction form, correcting an issue with the KC-135 Stratotanker technical order Air Force wide. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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