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Fairchild Airmen return from first AFFORGEN deployment

Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena, a public affairs craftsman assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, reunites with his wife after returning from a deployment in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base is home to one of the first wings deployed as an Air Expeditionary Wing under the Air Force Force Generation Model. This new model is a step toward creating a capable and sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Airmen return from first AFFORGEN deployment

Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena, a public affairs craftsman assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, hugs his wife after returning from a deployment in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base is home to one of the first wings deployed as an Air Expeditionary Wing under the Air Force Force Generation Model. This new model is a step toward creating a capable and sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Airmen return from first AFFORGEN deployment

Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis, a public affairs journeyman assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, hugs her brother after returning from a deployment in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base is home to one of the first wings deployed as an Air Expeditionary Wing under the Air Force Force Generation Model. This new model is a step toward creating a capable and sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Airmen return from first AFFORGEN deployment

Madison Brauser, a friend of a service member, showcases a homecoming sign she made for her friend returning from a deployment in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base is home to one of the first wings deployed as an Air Expeditionary Wing under the Air Force Force Generation Model. This new model is a step toward creating a capable and sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Airmen return from first AFFORGEN deployment

Melissa Sena, a military spouse, showcases a homecoming sign she made for her husband returning from a deployment in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base is home to one of the first wings deployed as an Air Expeditionary Wing under the Air Force Force Generation Model. This new model is a step toward creating a capable and sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Air Force Surgeon General Visits Fairchild

Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, chief of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force medical enlisted force, listens to a briefing during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During the visit, Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force and Kolczynski toured the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Medical Clinic and various sections in the 92nd Medical Group facility to engage with Airmen and leaders. Miller advises the Secretary of the Air Force, the AF Chief of Staff, the USSF Chief of Space Operations and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the air expeditionary force and the health of Airmen and Guardians. Kolczynski is the personal advisor to the Air and Space Force Surgeon General on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale and proper utilization and progression for the 34,000 total force medical enlisted community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Air Force Surgeon General Visits Fairchild

U.S. Air Force Capt. William Elliott, center, a dentist assigned to the 92nd Medical Group, displays the coin he received from Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, left, Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, chief of the USAF medical enlisted force, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During their visit, Miller and Kolczynski toured the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Medical Clinic and various sections in the 92nd Medical Group facility to engage with Airmen and leaders. Miller advises the Secretary of the Air Force, the AF Chief of Staff, the USSF Chief of Space Operations and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the air expeditionary force and the health of Airmen and Guardians. Kolczynski is the personal advisor to the Air and Space Force Surgeon General on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale and proper utilization and progression for the 34,000 total force medical enlisted community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Air Force Surgeon General Visits Fairchild

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dylan Broadwater, left, a pharmacist assigned to the 92nd Medical Group, explains pharmacy procedures to Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, center, Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, chief of the USAF medical enlisted force, during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During their visit, Miller and Kolczynski toured the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Medical Clinic and various sections in the 92nd Medical Group facility to engage with Airmen and leaders. Miller advises the Secretary of the Air Force, the AF Chief of Staff, the USSF Chief of Space Operations and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the air expeditionary force and the health of Airmen and Guardians. Kolczynski is the personal advisor to the Air and Space Force Surgeon General on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale and proper utilization and progression for the 34,000 total force medical enlisted community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Air Force Surgeon General Visits Fairchild

A U.S. Air Force Surgeon General patch is shown at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, chief of the USAF medical enlisted force, visited Fairchild AFB and toured the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Medical Clinic and various sections in the 92nd Medical Group facility to engage with Airmen and leaders. Miller advises the Secretary of the Air Force, the AF Chief of Staff, the USSF Chief of Space Operations and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the air expeditionary force and the health of Airmen and Guardians. Kolczynski is the personal advisor to the Air and Space Force Surgeon General on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale and proper utilization and progression for the 34,000 total force medical enlisted community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Air Force Surgeon General Visits Fairchild

Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, center right, Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, chief of the USAF medical enlisted force, speak to Airmen assigned to the 92nd Medical Group during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During their visit, Miller and Kolczynski toured the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Medical Clinic and various sections in the 92nd Medical Group facility to engage with Airmen and leaders. Miller advises the Secretary of the Air Force, the AF Chief of Staff, the USSF Chief of Space Operations and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the air expeditionary force and the health of Airmen and Guardians. Kolczynski is the personal advisor to the Air and Space Force Surgeon General on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale and proper utilization and progression for the 34,000 total force medical enlisted community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Air Force Surgeon General Visits Fairchild

Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, left, Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, speaks to the resource management office staff during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During their visit, Miller and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, chief of the USAF medical enlisted force, toured the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Medical Clinic and various sections in the 92nd Medical Group facility to engage with Airmen and leaders. Miller advises the Secretary of the Air Force, the AF Chief of Staff, the USSF Chief of Space Operations and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the air expeditionary force and the health of Airmen and Guardians. Kolczynski is the personal advisor to the Air and Space Force Surgeon General on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale and proper utilization and progression for the 34,000 total force medical enlisted community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Air Force Surgeon General Visits Fairchild

Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, left, Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, chief of the USAF medical enlisted force, arrive at the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Headquarters building during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During their visit, Miller and Kolczynski toured the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Medical Clinic and various sections in the 92nd Medical Group facility to engage with Airmen and leaders. Miller advises the Secretary of the Air Force, the AF Chief of Staff, the USSF Chief of Space Operations and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the air expeditionary force and the health of Airmen and Guardians. Kolczynski is the personal advisor to the Air and Space Force Surgeon General on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale and proper utilization and progression for the 34,000 total force medical enlisted community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base Mental Health department decreased wait time to 24 hours

Members of the 92nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron display awards they won at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 2, 2024. The 92nd OMRS overcame manning shortfalls by implementing changes that offer patients group therapy opportunities and walk-in provider assistance. This update decreased wait times from one month to 24 hours or less and ensured Airmen who need assistance have easy access to a mental health provider who can direct them to the best service for their needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Fairchild Air Force Base Mental Health department decreased wait time to 24 hours

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Oliva, a mental health technician assigned to the 92nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, answers a phone call at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 2, 2024. The 92nd OMRS overcame manning shortfalls by implementing changes that offer patients group therapy opportunities and walk-in provider assistance. This update decreased wait times from one month to 24 hours or less and ensured Airmen who need assistance have easy access to a mental health provider who can direct them to the best service for their needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Fairchild Air Force Base Mental Health department decreased wait time to 24 hours

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron conduct sleep therapy training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 2, 2024. The 92nd OMRS overcame manning shortfalls by implementing changes that offer patients group therapy opportunities and walk-in provider assistance. This update decreased wait times from one month to 24 hours or less and ensured Airmen who need assistance have easy access to a mental health provider who can direct them to the best service for their needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Fairchild Air Force Base Mental Health department decreased wait time to 24 hours

Kaylene Hartt, a licensed clinical social worker assigned to the 92nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, poses for a photo at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 2, 2024. The 92nd OMRS overcame manning shortfalls by implementing changes that offer patients group therapy opportunities and walk-in provider assistance. This update decreased wait times from one month to 24 hours or less and ensured Airmen who need assistance have easy access to a mental health provider who can direct them to the best service for their needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Fairchild Air Force Base Mental Health department decreased wait time to 24 hours

Staff Sgt. Joseph Chang, left, a mental health technician assigned to the 92nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, discuss the capabilities and treatment option at the mental health clinic with Kaylene Hartt, a licensed clinical social worker assigned to the 92nd OMRS, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 2, 2024. The 92nd OMRS overcame manning shortfalls by implementing changes that offer patients group therapy opportunities and walk-in provider assistance. This update decreased wait times from one month to 24 hours or less and ensured Airmen who need assistance have easy access to a mental health provider who can direct them to the best service for their needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing initiate the crane portion of a Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During the event, Airmen learned to perform bag lifts, crane lifts and composite recovery operations. They also received debog training to learn the process of separating an aircraft from the environment in which it is stuck. These skills ensure Airmen are ready to deliver timely response capability if called up to recover downed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)
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Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing initiate the simulated bag lift portion of a Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During the event, Airmen learned to perform bag lifts, crane lifts and composite recovery operations. They also received debog training to learn the process of separating an aircraft from the environment in which it is stuck. These skills ensure Airmen are ready to deliver timely response capability if called up to recover downed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)
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Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event

Tech. Sgt. David Freebourn, 92nd Maintenance Squadron crash recovery program manager, oversees the simulated bag lift portion of a Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During the event, Airmen learned to perform bag lifts, crane lifts and composite recovery operations. They also received debog training to learn the process of separating an aircraft from the environment in which it is stuck. These skills ensure Airmen are ready to deliver timely response capability if called up to recover downed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)
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