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Neal Fosseen award

SPOKANE, Wash. – Maj. Breck Woodard, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, speaks before the Spokane City Council after accepting the Neal Fosseen Award on behalf of his unit, at the City Council building April 27. The 92nd LRS won the award for their outstanding volunteer contributions in the Spokane area. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Joshua K. Chapman)
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Cadets

Staff Sgt. Thomas Locke, 66th Training Squadron military training leader and 3rd Dan International Combat Hapkido Federation, Ground Survival Licensed Instructor, Military Combatives Association and IPDTI Licensed Instructor, demonstrates techniques in a Combat Hapkido class offered at the base gym. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emerald Ralston)
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Cadets

Staff Sgt. Thomas Locke, 66th Training Squadron military training leader and 3rd Dan International Combat Hapkido Federation, Ground Survival Licensed Instructor, Military Combatives Association and IPDTI Licensed Instructor, demonstrates techniques in a Combat Hapkido class offered at the base gym. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emerald Ralston)
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Cadets

Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy visited Fairchild April 24 to see what operations were like in the operational Air Force. Their visit included tours and demonstrations, including a demonstration of Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape water survival training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emerald Ralston)
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Volunteer recognition

Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, awards Alan Armitage the 2009 Phoenix Spouse Volunteer of the Year Award for his “volunteerism and selfless service,” here April 23. Mr. Armitage organized a unit-wide Halloween Parade and Decorating Contest, built a Family Network/ Phoenix Spouse Web site, and enhanced database and contact data from for spouse communication. He ensured single Airman and deployers were remembered and included in special events. He volunteered at the Air Show, coached Youth Sports, and used his many skills to enhance programs and activities at Fairchild and in the Spokane community. The other awards included the 2009 Military Volunteer of the Year Award, Captain Julian Benton, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron. Also the 2009 Civilian Volunteer of the Year Award winner Rhonda Perry, and the 92nd ARW Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award nominee Mrs. Monica Williams. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Darlene West)
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Diamond Sharp

Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, present Airman 1st Class Joshua Shipman, 22nd Training Squadron Survival Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, with the Diamond Sharp Award at the Warrior Dinning Facility, April 14. Airman Shipman was nominated by Master Sgt. Robert Myers, 22nd TRS first sergeant, for his outstanding work performance and professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa L. Carlino)
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Race of the ranks

The final member of the SERE relay team completes the Race of the Ranks, taking first place in the contest that took place April 22. The competition included four teams from around Team Fairchild, including the Medical Group, Operations Group, Security Forces and SERE. The teams were composed of all ranks, from O-6 to E-2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emerald Ralston)
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Race of the ranks

Members of the Medical Group team pass their baton in the middle of the race. Their baton was an oversized prescription bottle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emerald Ralston)
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Race of the ranks

After the competition was over, those who participated were invited to refresh themselves with burgers and hotdogs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emerald Ralston)
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Person of the Year

Col. Robert Thomas, 92 Air Refueling Wing commander talks to Brigadier Gen. Douglas Robb, Air Mobility Command surgeon general. Gen. Robb visited 92nd Medical Group as well the Veteran Affairs hospital and used the opportunity to speak with the troops. The visit highlighted strides the 92nd Medical group has taken to ensure better care for its members such as the renovation to the base clinic.
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Person of the Year

Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Coulston, Washington Air National Guard receives the Armed Forces Persons of the Year award from Congresswoman Cathy McMorris- Rodgers, Washington State representative, former NASA astronaut Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, chief executive officer of Seattle Space museum and Tom Mackenzie, chairman of Armed Services Committee in the Guard/reserve category. Sgt Coulston is the senior enlisted winner. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt JT May)
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Person of the Year

Members from the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron accepts, the Neal Fosseen Trophy, named after a former Spokane mayor. The award is given each year to the organization whose members have greatly enhanced relations between Fairchild and communities of the Inland Northwest. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Person of the Year

SPOKANE, Wash. – Various military members from all four services are represented on stage at the Armed Forces Person of the Year luncheon at the convention center. The event is held annually, and hosted by Greater Spokane Incorporated and given to what Spokane representatives call the best of the best - military members who excel in not only their military duties, but also contribute greatly to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Chaplain visits Fairchild

Maj. Gen. (Chaplain) Cecil Richardson, Air Force chief of chaplains, speaks with Fairchild Airmen and civil service workers about the importance of faith and spirituality in today’s military while at Club Fairchild during the National Prayer Luncheon April 16. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Joshua K. Chapman)
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Troop to Troop

Members of the Airman and Family Readiness center load boxes of Girl Scout cookies into a truck to be distributed to deploying members of the military. More than 400 cases including 12 boxes of cookies each were donated this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emerald Ralston)
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Troop to Troop

Emily Grossman, Girl Scout Cadet, helps load boxes of Girl Scout cookies into a truck from the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Emily sold more than 500 boxes of cookies and 266 of those boxes were donated to the military via the Troop to Troop program. For the past several years the Girl Scouts have donated thousands of boxes of Girl Scout cookies to Fairchild and other services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emerald Ralston)
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AF wrestling team

Senior Airman Eddie Fore and Senior Airman Jacob Chambers, both Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape water survival instructors, practice wrestling techniques at the base gym. Airman Fore recently returned from competing with the Air Force wrestling team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emerald Ralston)
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AF wrestling team

Senior Airman Eddie Fore and Senior Airman Jacob Chambers, both Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape water survival instructors, practice wrestling techniques at the base gym. Airman Fore recently returned from competing with the Air Force wrestling team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emerald Ralston)
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Motorcycle safety

Fairchild members await the start of an activity during the motorcycle safety event that was held at the parade grounds April 17. Motorcyclists are required to know what is expected when riding on an installation as well as requirements for Washington State. These requirements were organized to reduce two-wheeled vehicle mishaps. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Darlene West)
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Motorcycle safety

A motorcycle safety event was held at Fairchild April 17 to raise awareness of the dangers of motorcycle riding and the benefits of following proper safety procedures. The class was mandatory for all Team Fairchild motorcyclists and was held in conjunction with the wing-wide safety down day. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Darlene West)
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