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Fairchild wraps up ‘furious’ exercise

Airman 1st Class Dominick Castro, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, refills a tire on a KC-135 Stratotanker with nitrogen at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 11, 2017. The KC-135 is an aerial refueling platform capable of delivering more than 200,000 pounds of fuel to U.S. and allied nation aircraft globally at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Fairchild wraps up ‘furious’ exercise

Airman 1st Class Kwame Edwards, 92nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, takes off panels and lines from a KC-135 Stratotanker multi-point refueling system pod during an exercise Sept. 11, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The KC-135 is an aerial refueling platform capable of delivering more than 200,000 pounds of fuel to U.S. and allied nation aircraft globally at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Fairchild wraps up ‘furious’ exercise

Airman 1st Class Jesse Marquez, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental systems apprentice, changes the terminal on a boom signal coil voltmeter during an exercise Sept. 11, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The KC-135 is an aerial refueling platform capable of delivering more than 200,000 pounds of fuel to U.S. and allied nation aircraft globally at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Fairchild wraps up ‘furious’ exercise

Airmen from the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work to remove a refueling pod from the wingtip of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 11, 2017. The KC-135 is an aerial refueling platform capable of delivering more than 200,000 pounds of fuel to U.S. and allied nation aircraft globally at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Fairchild wraps up ‘furious’ exercise

Senior Airman Andrew Kowalski, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, monitors the progress of maintenance efforts on a KC-135 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 11, 2017. The KC-135 is an aerial refueling platform capable of delivering more than 200,000 pounds of fuel to U.S. and allied nation aircraft globally at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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A week in history Aug. 27 – Sept. 2

Fairchild Air Force Base held a ceremony to celebrate the arrival of its first Boeing KC-135R model, nicknamed the “Lilac Princess," Aug. 27, 1990 at Fairchild AFB, Washington. (Courtesy Photo)
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A week in history Aug. 27 – Sept. 2

The 92nd Bombardment Group arrived at Bovingdon Airdrome, the second complete group to arrive in the United Kingdom. This was the first group to fly non-stop from Newfoundland to Scotland and the first notable acts by the 92nd BG occurred on their trans-Atlantic flight. The 326th Bomb Squadron was first, followed by the 325th, 327th and 407th Bomb Squadrons. Many detailed plans were formulated including contingencies for mechanical or personnel problems. Out of a force of 32 aircraft, only two had to land in Greenland due to problems. The final squadron arrived on Aug. 28, 1942, making the 92nd BG the second complete group to arrive in the British Isles (Courtesy Photo)
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Fairchild receives first Gold Star Family member

Tracy Finck, Fairchild’s first Gold Star Family member, stands with Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Aug. 3, 2017 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The GSF program is for family members of Airmen who were killed in action during international terrorist attacks against the U.S., in a friendly foreign nation, or during military operations while serving outside the U.S. (Courtesy Photo)
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A week in history August 20 - 26

Following the end of Korean hostilities, 92nd Bombardment Wing Airmen participated in a three day exercise that marked the first time B-36 Peacemakers flew directly from the mainland to Japan and the first time a B-36 unit mass deployed to the “Far East.” This operation, named “Operation Big Stick,” was ordered by Strategic Air Command to test their emergency war plan and the long range capabilities of the B-36. (Courtesy Photo)
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A week in history August 20 -26

Following the end of Korean hostilities, 92nd Bombardment Wing Airmen participated in a three day exercise that marked the first time B-36 Peacemakers flew directly from the mainland to Japan and the first time a B-36 unit mass deployed to the “Far East.” . Operation Big Stick was significant in many ways. This operation began what would soon be a heavy bomber presence in this area. Notably, this was the first time that SAC, the nation's long-range striking force, rotated a B-36 wing to the Pacific Theater for an extended period of time for operational training. (Courtesy Photo)
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A week in history August 20 -26

Operation Big Stick was significant in many ways. This operation began what would soon be a heavy bomber presence in this area. Notably, this was the first time that SAC, the nation's long-range striking force, rotated a B-36 wing to the Pacific Theater for an extended period of time for operational training. The timing of the exercise also helped to reinforce the Korean armistice of July by demonstrating the U.S. determination to try every means possible to keep peace in the Far East, a true demonstration of Global Reach and Global Power. (Courtesy Photo)
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A week in history Aug. 13 - 19

B-17 Flying Fortresses from the 8th Air Force attacked ball bearing plants on the first of two raids on Schweinfurt, Germany, during World War II. During the mission, the 8th AF lost approximately 36 B-17s, including two from the 92nd Bomb Group. All 20 BG aircrew members survived being shot down and would later become prisoners of war. (Courtesy Photo)
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A week in history Aug. 13 - 19

On Aug. 15, 1929 the Spokane Sun God departed Felts Field and performed numerous mission firsts over the course of five days. Nick Mamer, also known as “Mr. Spokane Aviation,” and Art Walker, flew their Buhl CA-6 aircraft for approximately 120 hours. Their route took them from Spokane to San Francisco to New York and back to Spokane setting a world record for the longest non-stop flight of 7,200 lineal miles. From headwinds over Wyoming to bad weather over Pennsylvania, engine issues to forest fires; the pilots faced many obstacles during the course of their flight. However, despite all the obstacles, they successfully landed back at Felts Field at about 6 p.m. on Aug. 20, 1929. (Courtesy Photo)
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A week in history August 6 - 12

Col. Paul W. Tibbets, Jr., pilot of the “Enola Gay,” waves from his cockpit before takeoff August 6, 1945. The B-29 Superfortress “Enola Gay” dropped the first atomic bomb dubbed “Little Boy” during the attack on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II on August 6, 1945. The atomic weapon weighed nearly 9,500 pounds and its explosive yield was estimated to be around 15 kilotons, the equivalent of 15,000 tons of TNT (trinitrotoluene). (Courtesy Photo)
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A week in history August 6 - 12

On August 6, the same day as the bombing of Hiroshima, Maj. Richard Ira Bong, a former Lockhead P-38 Lightning pilot and Medal of Honor recipient was killed when the Lockhead P-80 Shooting Star he was piloting during a test flight exploded midflight. Fairchild AFB‘s “Bong Street,” was named in honor of him. Bong was commonly referred to as America’s “Ace of Aces,” with a recorded 40 aerial victories while fighting in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, the most by any pilot in United States history. (Courtesy Photo)
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A week in history August 6 - 12

The B-29 Superfortress “Enola Gay” dropped the first atomic bomb, dubbed “Little Boy,” during the attack on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II on August 6, 1945. On August 15, 1945, less than a week after the atomic bombings, Japan announced its surrender to the Allied Forces and then formally signed their surrender on September 2, 1945, aboard a U.S. Navy battleship, the USS Missouri (BB-63). (Courtesy Photo)
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A week in history August 6 - 12

The B-29 Superfortress “Enola Gay” dropped the first atomic bomb, dubbed “Little Boy,” during the attack on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II on August 6, 1945. On August 6, the same day as the bombing of Hiroshima, Maj. Richard Ira Bong, a former Lockhead P-38 Lightning pilot and Medal of Honor recipient was killed when the Lockhead P-80 Shooting Star he was piloting during a test flight exploded midflight. Fairchild AFB‘s “Bong Street,” was named in honor of him. (Courtesy Photo)
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Fairchild SkyFest Air Show and Open House

Staff Sgt. Miguel Medina, 92nd Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, places a identification wristband on a child’s wrist during Fairchild Air Force Base's SkyFest 2017 Air Show and Open House July 30, 2017, at FAFB, Washington. Children were given identification wristbands in the event a child went missing to give people a means to contact their parents or guardians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Fairchild SkyFest Air Show and Open House

Student combat systems officer, First Lieutenant Zach Burnett assigned to the 415th Special Operations Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, speaks with visitors at Fairchild Air Force Base's SkyFest 2017 Air Show and Open House July 30, 2017, at FAFB, Washington. Multiple aircraft and Airmen flew to FAFB to participate in SkyFest 2017 to showcase the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Fairchild SkyFest Air Show and Open House

Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard members march down the flightline during Fairchild Air Force Base's SkyFest 2017 Air Show and Open House July 30, 2017, at FAFB, Washington. The Honor Guard presented the colors during SkyFest's opening remarks. Fairchild HG Airmen are responsible for providing military funeral honors for deceased Air Force members and provide colors details for various events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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