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The Joint Personnel Recovery Agency leads Joint Force missions through Fairchild’s Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape program

U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Stuhldreher, left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Casey Ware, center, and Technical Sgt. Nathan Illsley, members of the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency near Fairchild Air Force Base, pose with a donated toy during a toy drive in Spokane, Washington, Dec. 9, 2023. JPRA personnel host this toy drive each year and secured over $10,000 worth of toys for children in need in exchange for 8 hours of exercises. The toys collected each year are distributed in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Toys-for-Tots program to children around the Inland Northwest during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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Holocaust Remembrance Day

Eddie Jaku, a Holocaust survivor, shared his experiences and sacrifices with attendees at the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day recognition event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 7, 2024. During the event, attendees took the opportunity to reflect and remember the six million lives lost and honor the survivors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Holocaust Remembrance Day

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Brasher, 92nd Security Forces Squadron senior enlisted leader, lights a candle at the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day recognition event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 7, 2024. During the event, Fairchild AFB Airmen and families lit candles to remember the six million lives lost and honor the survivors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Holocaust Remembrance Day

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Russell, 92nd Operational Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, lights a candle during the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day recognition event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 7, 2024. During the event, Fairchild AFB Airmen and families lit candles to remember the six million lives lost and honor the survivors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

Michael Anderson Elementary School, Medical Lake School District and Fairchild Air Force Base leaders pose for a group photo after a Purple Up assembly at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 15, 2024. Medical Lake School District held the Purple Up assembly to celebrate The Month of the Military Child and Purple Star designation. Medical Lake School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

Michael Anderson Elementary School staff members shoot confetti into an audience of students during a Purple Up assembly at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 15, 2024. Medical Lake School District held the Purple Up assembly to celebrate The Month of the Military Child and Purple Star designation. Medical Lake School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

Michael Anderson Elementary School students sing the U.S. Air Force song during a Purple Up assembly at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 15, 2024. Medical Lake School District held the Purple Up assembly to celebrate The Month of the Military Child and Purple Star designation. Medical Lake School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

Michael Anderson Elementary School students applaud Col. Charles Fletcher, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, after his speech during a Purple Up assembly at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 15, 2024. Medical Lake School District held the Purple Up assembly to celebrate The Month of the Military Child and Purple Star designation. Medical Lake School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

Col. Charles Fletcher, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, speaks about the Purple Star designation and significance of the Month of the Military Child during a Purple Up assembly at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 15, 2024. Medical Lake School District held the Purple Up assembly to celebrate The Month of the Military Child and Purple Star designation. Medical Lake School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

A Michael Anderson Elementary School student listens to a guest speaker during a Purple Up assembly at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washinton, April 15, 2024. Medical Lake School District held the Purple Up assembly to celebrate The Month of the Military Child and Purple Star designation. Medical Lake School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

Dr. Kim Headrick, Medical Lake School District superintendent, and Rey Ornelas, MLSD military family advocate, pose with their Purple Star designation certificate at Medical Lake High School in Medical Lake, Washington, April 22, 2024. Medical Lake School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

Dr. Ben Ferney, Cheney School District superintendent, poses with their Purple Star designation certificate at Cheney High School in Cheney, Washington, April 22, 2024. Cheney School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (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, 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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