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Growing up roping

In 1996, as a junior in Maxwell High School Master Sgt. Travis Beck, 92nd Aerospace Ground Equipment flight chief, participated in a steer wrestling competition. He won this competition, it was his second win that year. (Courtesy photo)

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Growing up roping

In 2010, Master Sgt. Travis Beck, 92nd Aerospace Ground Equipment flight chief, calf roping at the Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association in Glenn Rose, Texas. He won the competition. (Courtesy photo)

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2010 Chief of Staff Civic Leader Tour

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, Alaskan Command Commander, talks with Mr. Rich Hadley during an Air Force Chief of Staff Civic Leader visit to Alaska Command Aug. 9. The tour was to provide civic leaders an opportunity to experience firsthand the Alaska mission across the Joint Operating Area and provide an opportunity for interaction and networking among joint service members and civic leaders. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Spalding)

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Every dog has his day

Staff Sgt. Gerald Martinez, 92nd Security Forces dog handler, and his military working dog Lucky are awarded the are named American Red Cross Hometown heroes for Spokane, Wash., Nov. 10, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski)

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Winter weather Ops

Mr. Travis Schiedt, 92nd Operations Support Squadron lead meteorologist, monitors incoming winter storms Dec. 22, 2010 here. The weather shop plays a pivotal role in Fairchild’s daily flying operation by ensuring the pilots have the most accurate weather forecasts. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. JT May III)

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Checking it Twice

Senior Airman John Hughes, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, checks an ID at the front gate at Fairchild Air Force Base on December 29, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/A1C Taylor Curry)

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Outdoor Rec. brings the fun

Ty McConnell, Outdoor Recreation specialist, tightens bindings onto a pair of skis Dec. 10, 2010 here. Skis and snowboards are available to rent from the center from Nov. 2 – April 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Natasha E. Stannard)

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Teen Center reaches out to the community

C.J. Kriger, a teen center regular feeds talipia as other teens look on. The teens are raising 200 tilapia to donate to the Spokane Union Gospel Mission in February. (U.S. Air Force photo by/ Staff Sgt. Chad Watkins)

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Shoveling Snow

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski and his son, Zachary, 9, shovel snow from the front of the wing headquarters building Nov. 24. Sergeant Buzanowski is the NCO-in-charge of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mary Norenberg)

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SERE implements new course for Guard and Reserve Airmen

Staff Sgt. Andrew Dunn from 514th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Airman 1st Class Brian Alfano from the 106th Rescue Wing in, N.Y., were the first Airmen to graduate from the Fairchild Air Force Base 22nd Training Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape SV-95 course Dec. 2nd, 2010 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. This course was specially tailored so Guard and Reserve SERE specialists could receive training comparable to their active duty counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Natasha E. Stannard)

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92nd ARW reactivates squadron at March ARB

Col. Brice Middleton, 912th Air Refueling Squadron commander, assumes command of the 912th ARS. The new squadron is an active duty associate at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. It will support the 336th Air Refueling Squadron and 452nd Maintenance Group while remaining under the administrative control of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing located at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Two hundred active duty Airmen are slated to join the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Natasha E. Stannard)

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92nd ARW reactivates Squadron at March ARB

Col. Paul H. Guemmer, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, unveils the 912th Air Refueling Squadron guide on during a reactivation ceremony for the squadron Dec. 3, 2010 at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., will have administrative control of the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Natasha E. Stannard)

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Serving those who serve

Mayor Mary Vernor and Team Fairchild leaders serve Airmen Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving at the Warrior Dining Facility here. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Chad Watkins)

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Congratulations Chief Selects

The following senior master sergeants were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant Nov. 17, 2010: Timothy Davis, Rufus Love and Gary Gonzales. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Chad Watkins)

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Let's get physical

Senior Airman Matthew Wojciechowski, 92nd Aeromedical Dental Squadron, tests out a relaxation chair at the health and wellness center Nov. 29, 2010. The center has a relaxation room for emotional wellbeing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Natasha E. Stannard)

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Night Ops

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Capt. Elizabeth Hoffman reviews a night refueling mission with two other members of her crew, Capt. Robert Kline and Staff Sgt. Brendan Balko, Nov. 18, 2010. The crew, along with Airman 1st Class Caleb Sieben, refueled two Oregon Air National Guard F-15 Eagles and a KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski)

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Night Ops

Airman 1st Class Caleb Sieben, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, goes over refueling procedures with his instructor Staff Sgt. Brendan Balko, 92nd Air Refuling Squadron boom operator instructor, Nov. 18, 2010 on a KC-135 before refueling two F-15C Eagles and one KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Northwest. The refuelings took place over the Oregon coast and Northern Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)

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Base kennel open for business

Daryl Kennedy, animal care taker, is taken for a walk by Raven, Black Lab, and Cocoa, Chocolate Lab, Nov. 15, 2010 at the Tank Trails Dog and Cat Kennel. Mr. Kennedy is transferring the dogs to another kennel, so he can clean the one they were occupying. The facility is open Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. They are closed on holidays. Dogs are taken out at least twice a day for walks. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)

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Base kennel open for business

Mary Strickland spends some quality time with Gambit Nov. 15, 2010 at Tanker Tails Dog and Cat Kennel here. Gambit, English Bulldog, is staying at the kennel for two weeks while his owner works out of the area. Dogs stay in indoor/outdoor kennels called runs. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)

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Salute to the stars

Chief Master Sergeant John O’Brien salutes Col. Paul Guemmer after receiving a Bronze Star for his actions in Afghanistan. Chief O’Brien was one of three Airmen recognized at a Veterans Day assembly held at the Spokane arena Saturday November 13 2010. Immediately after receiving his award the Chief renewed his commitment to serve with a reenlistment ceremony given by Col. Guemmer. (U.S. Air Force photo Master Sgt. Ronald VanAusdale)

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