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Proud to be an American voter

Fairchild Airmen talk about what it means to be an American and have the rights and privilidges of voting in a free nation. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton/Released)

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Social media guidance available

An Airman shows what NOT to post to social media sites, like Facebook and Twitter, as an example for others to follow. Social media can be a force multiplier in keeping America informed about its Air Force, but it can equally bring discredit to the service if Airmen use the tool to make inappropriate comments. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton)

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Fairchild’s Finest: Staff Sgt. Sara Luna

Staff Sgt. Sara Luna, 912th Air Refueling Squadron resource manager, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., has been selected as a member of Team Fairchild's elite, Fairchild's Finest at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. (Courtesy photo/Released)

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Fairchild's Finest: Senior Airman Jessica Medina

Senior Airman Jessica Marie Medina, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instruments and flight controls technician, has been selected as a member of Team Fairchild's elite, Fairchild's Finest at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton/Released)

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Fairchild weekly commentaries

Weekly, Fairchild leadership writes commentaries focused on a wide arrary of topics important to all servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton/Released)

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Fairchild’s Fabrication Flight ‘key’ to Stratotanker’s success

Tech. Sgt. Brian Gregory, 141st Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection technician, dips a helicopter part from a in a UH-1 Huey, into a chemical that will cause the item to glow under a black light to reveal any cracks at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 26, 2012. Through the use of specialized equipment, Gregory can identify cracks and other defects in metal that could cause catastrophic failure in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry/Released)

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Fairchild’s Fabrication Flight ‘key’ to Stratotanker’s success

Tech. Sgt. Brian Gregory, 141st Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection technician, inspects a spoiler actuator that was previously dipped in a chemical that helps locate cracks under a black light in the inspection booth at the non-destructive inspection lab at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 26, 2012. Non-destructive inspection technicians also utilize x-ray equipment to look for water entrapment that could lead to corrosion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry/Released)

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Fairchild’s Fabrication Flight ‘key’ to Stratotanker’s success

Tech. Sgt. Brian Gregory, 141st Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection technician, reviews operating procedures before starting a project with a part from a UH-1 Huey helicopter in the Non-destructive Inspection Lab at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 26, 2012. The non-destructive inspection technicians focus on crack and damage detection on aircraft using the least invasive methods possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry/Released)

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Fairchild’s Fabrication Flight ‘key’ to Stratotanker’s success

Staff Sgt. Joshua Hedden, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintainer, uses a high speed cut off wheel to upgrade a control panel access door of a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerospace ground equipment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 26, 2012. Technicians combat corrosion by visually identifying it, removing it by sanding or grinding methods and restoring the paint. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry/Released)

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Fairchild’s Fabrication Flight ‘key’ to Stratotanker’s success

Staff Sgt. Joshua Hedden, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintainer, removes jo-bolts from the main landing gear torque tube of a KC-135 Stratotanker in the Aircraft Structural Maintenance shop at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 26, 2012. Due to the age of the KC-135 Stratotanker and the heavy load it carries, a lot of the maintenance performed by this section deals with corrosion and cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry/Released)

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Fairchild’s Fabrication Flight ‘key’ to Stratotanker’s success

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Fairchild’s Fabrication Flight ‘key’ to Stratotanker’s success

Staff Sgt. Alex Hawley, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, manufactures a fixture in the aircraft metals technology shop at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 26, 2012. Through the use of computer numerically controlled machines as well as lathes, mills and precision measurement equipment, this section is able to fabricate aircraft parts that were last manufactured more than 50 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry/Released)

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Have a positive attitude, do the best you can, be yourself

The Air Force core values are integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Lt. Col. Mark Kraby, 92nd Operations Support Squadron commander, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., is no stranger to these values and would like all his Airmen to remember what they mean. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton/Released)

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Retired Fairchild master sergeant now on-air TV meteorologist

KHQ 6 News meteorologist Dave Law demonstrates how he does the weather in Spokane, Wash., April 12, 2012. He stands in front of a green screen with two monitors on each side to help him show viewers weather information. KHQ 6 anchors often use scripts to deliver news, meteorologists deliver the forecasts “off the cuff” without the use of a script. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Earlandez Young/Released)

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Retired Fairchild master sergeant now on-air TV meteorologist

KHQ 6 News meteorologist Dave Law, is a retired master sergeant. He retired from the Air Force while stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., in 2005. He partially credits his success at KHQ 6 to the Air Force way of life and the training he received. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Earlandez Young/Released)

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Retired Fairchild master sergeant now on-air TV meteorologist

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American citizenship: One Airman’s dream becomes reality

Airman 1st Class Abraham Garduza, a contracting specialist from the 92nd Contracting Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., fulfilled his dream of becoming an American Airman -- literally, March 27, 2012, when a Spokane, Wash., judge swore him in as a legal citizen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton)

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Showing respect for our U.S. flag

Paying respect to the flag is just one part of American culture and Air Force heritage. Remember to honor those who have gone before in defense of this nation's freedom by showing respect to the symbol of this great nation--our flag. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Ryan Zeski/Released)

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Command Post: Air Guard, Active Duty working side by side

Master Sgt. William Mader and Tech. Sgt. Jon Daniels, 141st Air Refueling Wing Command Post controllers, verify checklist procedures during a training exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., recently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johanna Brooks/Released)

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Command Post: Air Guard, Active Duty working side by side

Command post controllers from both the Air National Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing and the 92nd Air Refueling Wing monitor equipment and consoles in the event of an emergency at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., recently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johanna Brooks/Released)

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