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Speaking to the masses

Col. David Stookey, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, address Airmen and thanks them for their hard work and dedication during the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron change of command July 6, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The change of command ceremony is an official, formal and brief ceremony that is the military's way of bestowing command responsibility of a unit from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)
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Water from above

Firefighters from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., assisted other area firefighters saving homes and their inhabitants from the Fish Lake Fire near Cheney, Wash., June 17, 2015. The 145-acre brush fire began June 17 and was contained by midnight June 18. Fires like these can be started by something as simple as a cigarette or glass bottle, especially during draught conditions like those Washington state is currently experiencing. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Fish Lake Fire from the hill

The Fish Lake Fire near Cheney, Wash., June 17, 2015, is seen from a nearby hill. Firefighters from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., assisted other area firefighters saving homes and their inhabitants from the 145-acre brush fire. More than 100,000 wildfires burn an average of four to five million acres of land nationwide each year and have burned up to nine million acres in recent years. There are three conditions required for a wildfire to burn including fuel, oxygen and a heat source. Lightning, hot winds, fireworks and even the sun can all provide sufficient heat to spark a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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This far, no farther

Firefighters from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., respond to the Fish Lake Fire near Cheney, Wash., June 17, 2015. Fairchild assisted other area firefighters saving homes and their inhabitants from the 145-acre brush fire that began June 17 and contained by midnight June 18. Fires like these can be started by something as simple as a cigarette or glass bottle, especially during draught conditions like those Washington state is currently experiencing. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Laying out expectations

Lt. Col. David Rea, 66th Training Squadron commander, explains his priorities and expectations over the next few years during the 66th TRS change of command ceremony June 30, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Rea now leads the squadron after having served as its director of operations. He deployed for combat operations in Iraq and in support of combat medical evacuation missions in southern Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Fogleman)
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Swapping the reins

Col. Jonathan Duncan, 336th Training Group commander, takes the 66th Training Squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Jason Chandler, former 66th TRS commander, during the 66th TRS change of command ceremony June 30, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The change of command ceremony is an official, formal and brief ceremony that is the military’s way of bestowing command responsibility of a unit from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Fogleman)
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Expressing immense gratitude

Lt. Col. Jason Chandler, former 66th Training Squadron commander, thanks his Airmen, friends, coworkers and family for their dedication to the mission and teamwork during the 66th TRS change of command ceremony June 30, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Chandler has deployed in support of Operations Joint Guard and Iraqi Freedom, and is a command pilot with more than 3,700 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Fogleman)
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Laying out expectations

Lt. Col. Jason Snyder, 36th Rescue Flight commander, explains his priorities and expectations over the next few years during the 36th RQF change of command ceremony June 25, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Snyder comes to Fairchild after having served as the Operation Officer of the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. He has deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and flown in nearly 250 combat sorties accumulating more than 550 combat hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Swapping the reigns

Col. Jonathan Duncan, 336th Training Group commander, takes the 36th Rescue Flight guidon from Maj. Jennings Marshall, former 36th Rescue Flight commander, during the 36th RQF change of command ceremony June 25, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The change of command ceremony is an official, formal and brief ceremony that is the military’s way of bestowing command responsibility of a unit from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Expressing immense gratitude

Maj. Jennings Marshall, former 36th Rescue Flight commander, thanks his Airmen, friends, coworkers and family for their dedication to the mission and teamwork during the 36th Rescue Flight change of command ceremony June 25, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Jennings has deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, and has been immersed in the helicopter mission for nearly 15 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Making their way

Airmen near completion of the monthly wing run June 26, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The course went around the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Fogleman)
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First salute

Lt. Col. Felicia Burks, 92nd Medical Support Squadron commander, salutes a formation of 92nd MDSS Airmen during the 92nd MDSS change of command ceremony June 26, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Burks joins Team Fairchild from her previous position as the 673rd Medical Group rescue management flight commander at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Huffing, puffing already

Airmen begin the monthly wing run June 26, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The course went in a loop around the flightline. Wing runs enhance unit cohesion through a shared enterprise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Fogleman)
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Laying out expectations

Lt. Col. Felicia Burks, 92nd Medical Support Squadron commander, explains her priorities and expectations over the next few years during the 92nd MDSS change of command ceremony June 26, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Burks comes to Fairchild after having served as the 673rd Medical Group rescue management flight commander at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. As the 92nd MDSS commander, she is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities of more than 300 medical professionals providing healthcare for 31,000 DOD beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Rallying the troops

Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, addresses Airmen prior to the commencement of the wing run June 26, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The monthly fun run was held on the flightline. Wing runs encourage team morale and welfare through a shared goal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Fogleman)
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Swapping the reigns

Col. Margaret Carey, 92nd Medical Group commander, hands the 92nd Medical Support Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Felicia Burks, 92nd MDSS commander, during the 92nd MDSS change of command ceremony June 26, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The change of command ceremony is an official, formal and brief ceremony that is the military’s way of bestowing command responsibility of a unit from one officer to another. This ceremony formalizes the change of command by the passing of the symbol of command, the squadron guidon, from the relinquishing commander to the gaining commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Swapping the reigns

Col. Margaret Carey, 92nd Medical Group commander, takes the 92nd Medical Support Squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Richard Broyer, former 92nd MDSS commander, during the 92nd MDSS change of command ceremony June 26, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Broyer is a certified professional in healthcare information and management systems and a certified defense financial manager. He earned his commission in 1996 entering with a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Expressing immense gratitude

Col. Margaret Carey, 92nd Medical Group commander, thanks her Airmen for their dedication to the mission and teamwork supporting outgoing 92nd Medical Support Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Richard Broyer, during the 92nd MDSS change of command ceremony June 26, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The change of command ceremony is an official, formal and brief ceremony that is the military’s way of bestowing command responsibility of a unit from one officer to another. This ceremony formalizes the change of command by the passing of the symbol of command, the squadron guidon, from the relinquishing commander to the gaining commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Highlighting the simulation

Senior Airman Devin Blackwell, 92nd Operational Support Squadron air traffic controller, shows an ATC simulator to members of the Washington State Military Alliance June 26, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The WSMA toured the base to better understand Fairchild’s missions and its impact on the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Fogleman)
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Showing the aircraft

Airmen from the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron show a KC-135 Stratotanker to members of the Washington State Military Alliance June 26, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. They toured the base to get an in-depth view of Fairchild missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Fogleman)
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