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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

92nd Bomb Wing re-designated as 92nd Air Refueling Wing, and Fairchild Air Force Base was transferred from Air Combat Command to Air Mobility Command. The ceremony marked the creation of the largest ARW in the Air Force with five active during air refueling squadrons totaling more than 60 KC-135s assigned. Dubbed, “Tanker Hub of the Northwest,” the wing was capable of maintaining an air bridge across the nation and world in support of U.S. and allied forces. The first commander was Brig. Gen. Gary Voellger. (Courtesy Photo)
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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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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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Staff Sgt. Anthony Landin, 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics system craftsman, and Airman 1st Class Tage Sickler 92nd MXS hydraulics systems apprentice, install a ruddervator Dec. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. If any of the parts located in the ruddervator control system are installed improperly, there is the possibility of damaging the entire boom. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Staff Sgt. Anthony Landin, 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics system craftsman, secures a ruddervator to the refueling boom Dec. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. A bell crank is a clamp style crank with splines that rotates the torque tube which in turn rotates the ruddervator. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Tech. Sgt. Alfonso Vigil 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics NCO in charge of dayshift, removes a stripped screw from the saddle panel located on the refueling boom Dec. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The boom operator uses the ruddervators to guide the boom to another jet during air refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Airmen from the 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics shop prepare a refueling boom to be attached to a KC-135 Stratotanker Dec. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. This spring, Airmen from the 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics shop were called to fix a KC-135 with an improperly installed boom ruddervator torque tube, which secures the ruddervators to the tanker’s refueling boom. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Staff Sgt. Anthony Landin, 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics system craftsman, and Airman 1st Class Tage Sickler 92nd MXS hydraulics systems apprentice, install a ruddervator Dec. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. If any of the parts located in the ruddervator control system are installed improperly, there is the possibility of damaging the entire boom. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Airman 1st Class Tage Sickler 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems apprentice, prepares to attach the ruddervators to the refueling boom Dec. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. There are two slots on either side of the torque tube where bolts can go through, keeping the ruddervator from rotating within the bell crank, allowing the ruddervator to be controlled. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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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. Changes have been submitted to the KC-135 Stratotanker’s T.O. since the introduction of the aircraft in 1956 to correct errors, all in effort to make it safer for Airmen to maintain and fly the Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Airmen from the 92nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics shop move a new boom into position to be attached to a KC-135 Stratotanker Dec. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The Airmen submitted a correction form to amend the KC-135 technical orders Airmen reference when repairing aircraft. Their request for change was approved and the Air Force-wide correction will be applied to all future technical order versions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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92nd LRS Airmen bring holiday cheer to veterans

Senior Airman Auston Reeves, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations journeyman, hangs garland during the 92nd LRS volunteer event Dec. 2, 2016, at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane. For 14 consecutive years, Airmen have taken the time to set the holiday vibe for veterans and spread holiday cheer by setting up decorations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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92nd LRS Airmen bring holiday cheer to veterans

Airman Jaclyn Peterson, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron refuel equipment operator, untangles the electric lights during the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron annual volunteer event Dec. 2, 2016, at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane. Twenty-six Airmen from the 92nd LRS took the time to set the holiday vibe for veterans and spread the holiday cheer by putting up wreaths, Holiday trees and lights all over the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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92nd LRS Airmen bring holiday cheer to veterans

Airman 1st Class Aaron Longgood, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, hangs paper snowflakes from the ceiling during the 92nd LRS volunteer event Dec. 2, 2016, at the Spokane Veterans Home. The main goal for volunteers is to give veterans, especially those who do not have families, a happy holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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92nd LRS Airmen bring holiday cheer to veterans

Tech. Sgt. Harriette Oliver, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge personal property and passenger travel, hangs ornaments on a tree during the 92nd LRS volunteer event Dec. 2, 2016, at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane. Most of the supplies and decorations come from donations, members of staff, families of veterans and volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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92nd LRS Airmen bring holiday cheer to veterans

Airmen from the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron hang decorations for veterans during the 92nd LRS annual volunteer event Dec. 2, 2016, at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane. Most of the decorations were donated by either the staff members, volunteers themselves or from the families of veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Fairchilds Finest

Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Rosciglione, 22nd Training Squadron flight chief water survival training, poses for a photo Sept. 13, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Five days a week Rosciglione manages three separate Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Water Survival Courses at the indoor pool. His leadership selected him as one of Fairchild’s Finest, a weekly recognition program that highlights top-performing Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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