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Throttle down

Capt. Philippe Melby, 509th Weapons Squadron pilot lands a KC-135 Stratontanker at Fairchild Jan. 6, 2010. The flight was a mid-flight refueling mission, which was also an incentive flight for the honorary commanders aboard to witness the mission firsthand. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Honorary commanders witness in-flight refueling

B-1 Bomber receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, over northern Montana, Jan 06, 2011. The task was a mid-flight refueling mission, which was also an incentive flight for the honorary commanders aboard to witness the mission firsthand. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Ready for take off

Major Dan Bradford and Captain Philippe Melby, 509th Weapons Squadron pilots, prepare for takeoff at Fairchild Jan. 06, 2011. The task was a mid-flight refueling mission, which was also an incentive flight for the honorary commanders aboard to witness the mission firsthand. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Honorary commanders fly with the booms

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daron Talsma, 509th Weapons Squadron boom operator, maneuvers the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker while William Simer, honorary commander, observes a B-1 Bomber being refueled Jan 6, 2011 over northern Montana. Honorary commanders were given the opportunity to witness Fairchild’s unique mission firsthand (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Norenberg)
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Winter weather Ops

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off during snowy weather Dec. 22, 2010 at Fairchild. The Stratotanker is the primary aircraft at Fairchild, which relies heavy on the weather predictions of the 92nd Operations Support Squadron weather shop for accurate up-to-date weather. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. JT May III)
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Winter weather Ops

Senior Airman Craig Madara, 92nd Operations Support Squadron weather journeyman, checks a Tactical Meteorology Observing System Dec. 21, 2010 here. The purpose of the system is to observe weather conditions. Airman Madara is also performing operational checks to ensure the system is ready for inclement weather. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. JT May III)
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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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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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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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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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Let's get physical

The Fairchild health and wellness center video tapes runners to review their technique, so they can help them improve run their times and health. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Natasha E. Stannard)
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Night Ops

OVER THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. -- An F-15C Eagle from the 142nd Fighter Wing approaches a Fairchild KC-135 Stratotanker during a night refueling mission Nov. 18, 2010. The Eagles, part of the Oregon Air National Guard, were on a training mission. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski)
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Night Ops

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Airman 1st Class Caleb Sieben gathers several safety items before a night refueling mission Nov. 18, 2010. Airman Sieben is a boom operator with the 92nd Air Refueling Wing. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski)
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Night Ops

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Airmen with the 92nd Air Refueling Wing prepare for a night refueling mission Nov. 18, 2010. The crew are, from left to right, Airman 1st Class Caleb Sieben, boom operator; Staff Sgt. Brendan Balko, boom operator instructor; Capt. Elizabeth Hoffman, pilot; and Capt. Robert Kline, aircraft commander. During the mission, the crew 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

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, does pre-flight inspections for a KC-135 Stratotanker before a night refueling flight Nov. 18, 2010. During the flight, the crew refueled two F-15C Eagles from the 142nd Fighter Wing and one KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Airman Sieben has been a boom operator with the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron here for five months. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)
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