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Veterans Day service recognizes servicemembers

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Members of a Navy Honor Guard, officially known as the Navy Ceremonial Guard, perform a 21-gun salute at the Spokane Arena Nov. 11. The honor guard was the closing event of the Veterans Day ceremonies held followed by the playing of taps. The event was attended by the Honorable Ryan Crocker, former ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Washington’s 5th district as well as the wing leadership from Fairchild AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Larry Carpenter)

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Veterans Day service recognizes servicemembers

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Posters representing the five services of the armed forces are displayed on a stage at the Spokane Arena Nov. 11 during the Veteran’s Day celebration. The Guard Band of the Northwest played, two Airmen received Bronze Stars, two Soldiers received Purple Hearts and a Navy Honor Guard performed the 21-gun salute during the ceremony. Special Speakers included the Honorable Ryan Crocker, former ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Washington’s 5th district and Mayor Mary Verner, city of Spokane. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Larry Carpenter)

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Veterans Day service recognizes servicemembers

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Left to Right: Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander; Master Sgt. Edward A. Tillman, 92nd Security forces Squadron superintendent of logistics and readiness; Master Sgt. Theron L. Rumsey, 92nd SFS operations superintendent; Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, 92nd ARW command chief and Col. Tim Bush, 92nd ARW vice commander. The group gathered for a photo at the Spokane Arena Nov. 11 after the Veteran’s Day Ceremony in which Sgt. Tillman and Sgt. Rumsey received Bronze Star Medals for their actions while deployed in support of OIF and OEF. The event was also attended by the Honorable Ryan Crocker, former ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Larry Carpenter)

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Veterans Day service recognizes servicemembers

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Left to Right: Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief; Col. Tim Bush, 92nd ARW vice commander; Col. Robert Thomas, 92d ARW commander; Master Sgt. Edward A. Tillman, 92nd Security forces Squadron superintendent of logistics and readiness; Master Sgt. Theron L. Rumsey, 92nd SFS operations superintendent; the Honorable Ryan Crocker, former Ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan; Army Staff Sgt. Lawrence Jefferson; Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Washington’s 5th district and Army Master Sgt. David Johnson. The group gathered for a photo at the Spokane Arena Nov. 11 after the Veteran’s Day Ceremony in which Sgt. Tillman and Sgt. Rumsey received Bronze Star Medals while Army Sgt. Johnson and Army Sgt. Jefferson were awarded the Purple Heart. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Larry Carpenter)

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Farichild warrior earns Hometown Hero award

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – Staff Sgt. Robert Jones, 141st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, accepts the National Military Hero Award at the American Red Cross Hometown Heroes Luncheon Nov. 12. Sergeant Jones was nominated is currently augmenting the 92nd Security Forces Squadron, and was nominated by his flight chief Master Sgt. Daniel Merrill for the award. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Guthrie)

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Farichild warrior earns Hometown Hero award

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – Staff Sgt. Robert Jones, 141st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, shows Master Sgt. Douglass Crossen, 92nd Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, the award he received Nov. 12. Sergeant Jones was recognized as the National Military Hero for saving a man’s life after the man had a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting and the bases front gate while on duty as a 92nd SFS augmentee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Guthrie)

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Farichild warrior earns Hometown Hero award

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – Staff Sgt. Robert Jones, 141st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, accepts words of praise from Col. Mark Bahosh, 141st Operations Group commander, and Maj. Curt Puckett, 141st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, after the American Red Cross Hometown Heroes Luncheon Nov. 12. Sergeant Jones received the National Military Hero award for saving a man’s life while on duty augmenting the 92nd Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Guthrie)

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Airmen help spouses of the deployed

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class Jianna Goto, 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron, gathers leaves from her rake here Nov. 7 as she rakes the yard of a for a spouse of deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)

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Airmen help spouses of the deployed

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class Talamon Risenn, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, scoops up a handful of leaves from the yard of a deployed Airman’s home into a trash bag with the help of fellow volunteering Airmen here Nov. 7. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)

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Airmen help spouses of the deployed

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class Chance Riley, 92nd Medical Operations Squadron, rakes leaves from the yard of a deployed Airmen’s home with the help of Airman 1st Class Shane Greenfield, 92nd Medical Operations Squadron here Nov. 7. Airmen Riley and Greenfield, along with others, volunteered to help rake approximately 15 homes for spouses of deployed Airmen through the Airman’s Ministry Center. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)

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Airmen help spouses of the deployed

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. - Airman 1st Class Jianna Goto, 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Colton Papke, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, work together to rake a pile of leaves from the yard of a deployed Airman’s home here Nov. 7. Airman Goto and Airmen Papke were two of the many Airmen who volunteered to help rake approximately 15 homes for spouses of deployed Airmen through the Airman’s Ministry Center. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)

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Fairchild firefighters 'burn down the house'

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. - Firefighters here train in their craft in base housing units set for demolision Nov. 16. The Fairchild fire department set sections of these units on fire to help prepare for real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Joshua K. Chapman)