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Best of the West

Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, thanks Matthew Pederson, Airway Heights, Wash. mayor, and the community for their support of Fairchild Air Force Base. The West Plains Chamber of Commerce held their 2009 Best of the West Plains Awards presentation April 2 at the Fairways Golf Course, Cheney, Wash. Colonel Thomas graciously accepted the Tourism Event of the Year award for Skyfest ’08. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Ford)
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ORI

92nd Operations Group Airmen discuss logistics after a simulated base attack here March 25. Members wore special chemical warfare suits as part of routine protective measures after an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Joshua K. Chapman)
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Arbor Day

Kids from the Youth center plants new trees behind Fairchild’s white house building. The event culminated the Arbor Day celebration at the Deel community center. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt JT May III)
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Arbor Day

Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Bo Smith, chief wing protocol and Tech. Sgt. Teresa Tillman, protocol also from the 92nd ARW, plants a tree at Fairchild’s white house. The tree planting ceremony took place on April 1 and celebrates Arbor Day, which is a nationally recognized observance that encourages tree planting and care. Fairchild was also named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. This is Fairchild’s 15th year being recognized with this national recognition. Fairchild also received this award for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program in the following area: Planning and management, tree inventory and analysis, park and open space. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt JT May III)
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Arbor Day

Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, receives award a Tree City USA award from Jim Flott, Department of Natural Resources. This is Fairchild’s 15th year being recognized with this national recognition. Fairchild also received this award for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program in the following area: Planning and management, tree inventory and analysis, park and open space. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt JT May III)
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Fairchild leaders present new stripes

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class Tiffany Zaloudek, 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialist, raises her right hand to recite the Oath of Enlistment at the Wing Promotion Ceremony here March 31. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Joshua K. Chapman)
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ORI

ALPENA, Mich.–Teammates crowd around a wounded Airman after a simulated explosion took place during an Operational Readiness Inspection here March 26. The Airmen, all from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., were demonstrating proficiency in self aid buddy care for the inspectors. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Joshua K. Chapman)
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ORI

Members of Team Fairchild are greeted by commanders as they unload from a KC-135 returning from Alpena, Mich., March 27 following a 3-day demonstration of our capabilities to the inspectors for the Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Emerald Ralston)
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Girl coined for bravery

Maj. Jeffery Ditlevson, 92nd Security Forces Squadron commander, coins 6-year-old Jocelyn Gianoli March 26. Jocelyn came to the aid of her mother and alerted neighbors of her the medical condition. Maj. Ditlevson, 92nd SFS, recognized her bravery and courage by presenting the coin. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt JT May III)
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Red Cross

Despite the frigid temperature and freezing rain, American Red Cross volunteers, Vince Azzinaro hands Sarah Anderson a cookie and hot chocolate. Mr. Azzinaro was handing out goodies to shoppers on March 14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Red Cross

The American Red Cross INW Chapter shows their Emergency Response Vehicle. ERVs respond to local and national disasters. Once on scene, their primary job is to distribute food and drink to those affected by a disaster, to the relief workers, and to the other American Red Cross volunteers. The unit is designed for mobile feeding. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Red Cross

Keirsten Hess, American Red Cross Inland Northwest Chapter, gives interview with KHQ News reporter at Fairchild’s Base Exchange. The Red Cross was on base promoting their services to Armed Forces members on Mar 14.The Red Cross offers free programs such as health and safety classes and emergency communications network which operates 24 hours a day. Keirsten Hess said, “It was an outreach effort to encourage military members and their families to get to know us before they need us.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Fairchild takes on ORI

Members of the Operational Readiness Inspection team listen intently to a briefing at the Deel Community Center March 18 prior to kicking off the inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Fairchild takes on ORI

Fairchild leadership greats the Operational Readiness Inspection team March 18. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Fairchild takes on ORI

A plethora of squadrons watch a motivating slideshow during a pep rally to prepare for the Operation Readiness Inspection at the base theater on March 13. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa L. Barnett)
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Wingman, leader, warrior

Col. Michael Krueger, former Fairchild vice commander, died in his home March 3.
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Old west auction

Participants at an Officers Spouses auction browse the tables full of items to be auctioned at Club Fairchild Mar. 6. Items auctioned off for the evening ranged from a complete set of camping gear to a luxurious spa getaway and an abundance of other items that were auctioned off for varying prices. With various closing times on the auction tables, there was a frenzied rush seconds before closing for those ensuring they had bid the highest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jocelyn Ford) Patty
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Old west auction

A woman at the Officers Spouses Club auction raises her number to bid on an item as Patty Roll, the event’s auctioneer , rambles off the rising price tag at Club Fairchild March 6. The auction included items for bid such as complete tool set, clothing accessories and cakes. One cake, donated by the Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, went for more than $200 to raise money for scholarships for servicemembers ‘ dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jocelyn Ford)
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Women through history

Female enlistees speak with their superiors on their college campus. Many women enlisted in all branches of the service in World War II as nurses. (Courtesy photo)
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Women through history

Women Air Force Service Pilots were among those stationed at Bryan Army Air Force Base, which is today the site of the Texas A&M Riverside Campus. (Courtesy photo)
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