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Treats 2 Troops, en route to deployed Airmen

Laura Papetti, KREM 2 News anchor reporter, interviews Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, about Fairchild’s involvement in the Treats 2 Troops program Dec. 1, 2016 at Fairchild Air Force Base. Team Fairchild volunteers packaged more than 400 care packages that will be delivered to deployed military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Treats 2 Troops, en route to deployed Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Shannon Rix, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, and Master Sgt. Nicholas Ehman, 92nd Maintenance Squadron accessories flight assistant flight chief, pack letters into a shipping box Dec. 1, 2016 at Fairchild Air Force Base. Letters and other items were packed into boxes as part of KREM 2 News Treats 2 Troops program. Treats 2 Troops is a program that allows people to support deployed military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Treats 2 Troops, en route to deployed Airmen

Airman Paul Booth, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, places a notepad into a care package Dec. 1, 2016 at Fairchild Air Force Base. Booth volunteered to fill shipping boxes with various items such as soap, hot sauce, wet wipes and beef jerky. The boxes were packed as part of KREM 2 News Treats 2 Troops program that provides deployed military members with care packages. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Air controller

Tech. Sgt. Adam J. Blizman, 92nd Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control Tower watch supervisor, stands in front of a doppler radar station in the air traffic control tower Nov 10, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base. Showing outstanding leadership led to his selection as one of Fairchild’s Finest, a weekly recognition program that highlights top-performing Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Flightline Discussion

Capt. Chad Halverstadt, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, leads an inspection of a KC-135R Stratotanker Oct. 27, 2016 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Halverstadt and 92nd Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs ensured the plane was mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Packing up

Airman Alvin Carr, 92nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, hands engine exhaust covers to Capt. Chad Halverstadt, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, Oct. 27, 2016 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Flight crew and crew chiefs prepared the KC-135R Stratotanker to execute wing's air refueling mission at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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View the BOOM

Senior Airman Nicholas Thurman and Airman Alvin Carr, 92nd Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, perform a flight control check of a KC-135R Stratotanker Oct. 27, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The crew chiefs prepped the plane for daily mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Engine Inspection

Capt. Chad Halverstadt, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, inspects a KC-135R Stratotanker Oct. 27, 2016 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Halverstadt and 92nd Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs prepped the plane for daily mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Fairchild's Finest

Senior Airman Brandon Johnson, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel handling and equipment journeyman, takes a carburetor off an engine Oct. 13, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base. 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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Fire Prevention Week

Members of Team Fairchild practice aiming a fire hose during the Fire Prevention Week Carnival Oct. 12, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base. This year’s slogan was “Don’t wait, check the date,” reminding people that smoke detectors need to be changed every 10 years. The goal of Fire Prevention Week is to spread fire prevention awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Fire Prevention Week

Firefighters from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron hand out goodie bags to Team Fairchild families as part of the Fire Prevention Week Carnival Oct. 12, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base. Fire Prevention Week was started in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. The fire killed 250 people, left 100,000 homeless and burned more than 2,000 acres. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the Great Chicago fire drastically changed the way the public and firefighters think about fire prevention. The International Fire Marshals Association decided the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire should be used to spread fire safety awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Fire Prevention Week

A 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter holds live, fire extinguisher training as part of the Fire Prevention Week Carnival Oct. 12, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base. The 92nd CES Fire Department staff used the event to teach children fire safety habits, from crawling through a simulated fire to getting hands-on training using a fire extinguisher and hose. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Fire Prevention Week

Students from Michael Anderson Elementary School crawl through a simulated burning house Oct. 12, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base. The 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department held a fire safety prevention week to teach Fairchild families the importance of fire safety. According to Fairchild’s firefighters, putting children through the motions of an emergency in a controlled setting can increase their awareness about what to do during an actual emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Fire Prevention Week

Bryant Benitez, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, talks to students form Michael Anderson Elementary School Oct. 11, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base. Fire Prevention Week is a nationally recognized event the second week of October. Fairchild fire fighters hosted several events for the base including talks with students at Michael Anderson and a fire prevention carnival. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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36th Rescue Squadron saves injured hunter in Idaho

Tech. Sgt. Schumacher, 336th Training Support Squadron independent medical technician, prepares to hoist a man during a rescue operation Oct. 10, 2016, approximately 30 miles southeast of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Schumacher and three other Airmen from Fairchild were part of a crew who rescued an injured hunter. (Courtesy photo)
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36th Rescue Squadron saves injured hunter in Idaho

Capt. John Harris, co-pilot of the rescue mission, sits in a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter Oct. 10, 2016, at Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Harris and three other Airmen were part of a rescue mission to save an injured hunter from the side of a steep ravine. (Courtesy photo)
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36th Rescue Squadron saves injured hunter in Idaho

From left to right, Staff Sgt. Joseph Lopez, 36th Rescue Squadron flight engineer, Tech. Sgt. Amber Schumacher, 336th Training Support Squadron independent medical technician, Capt. Erik Greendyke, 36th RQS operations officer, and Capt. John Harris, 336th Training Group executive officer, pose with the 36th RQS squadron sign. It is squadron tradition to change the number on the sign signifying the amount of people saved by the 36th RQS. This rescue marks the 692nd save the 36th RQS has accomplished. (Courtesy photo)
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Domestic violence against men

October is domestic violence awareness month. Nearly half of domestic violence occurrences are against males, yet most don't report the abuse. Those that do seek help are often met with disbelief, are mocked, or accused as attackers themselves. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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ALS Honors Graduates

Top honors graduates of Airman Leadership School Class 16 Golf pose for a group photo with Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Oct. 13, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. ALS is a five-week course designed to prepare Airmen to be professional leaders and supervisors, exemplifying excellence in the profession of arms and communication in the workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Smitty talks with Mr. Gilbert

Jerald "Smitty" Smith, 92nd Contracting Squadron secretary talks with Michael Gilbert, 92nd CONS director of business operations Sept. 22, 2016 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Smitty is retiring January 3 after 58 years of government service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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