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Major’s son hits the jackpot

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Thomas Sharpy, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, presents Maj. Robert Moore, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, with a MATCH-UP check for $7,000 on Sept. 8. Major Moore accepted the check on behalf of his son Austin, who won second place in Air Mobility Command’s MATCH-UP 2008 game. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Joshua Chapman)
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10K and Half Marathon runners race for gold

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – First Lieutenant Craig Christ crosses the finish line and places first in the male under - 30 category during the Half Marathon at Miller Park Sept. 6. Winners of the 10K race are as follows: female under 30- Michelle Aikman, male under 30- Aaron Wilson, female over 30- Tamara Labit, male over 30- Greg Hamilton. 20K winners include: female under 30- Amanda Berquist, male under 30- Craig Christ, female over 30- Monica Williams, male over 30- Jonny Barnes. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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10K and Half Marathon runners race for gold

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Runners race off the starting line at Miller Park here Sept. 6, marking the first annual 10K and 20K race. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Honorary Commanders visit SERE school

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Fairchild’s Honorary Commanders witness a water survival demonstration by the 336th Training Group at the Aquatic Center here Sept. 5. The act included a mock plane crash and water rescue preformed by Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Honorary Commanders visit SERE school

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class David Jones, 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Rescue and Escape specialist, demonstrates to Fairchild’s Honorary Commanders how to use your surroundings to start a fire on the “back 40” here Sept. 5. An assortment of wood, plastic spoons, lint and brush were used in the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Honorary Commanders visit SERE school

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class Justin Gordon, 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, explains to Fairchild’s Honorary Commanders how to build a shelter using natural resources in the “back 40” located on the survival side of base Sept. 5. The tour also included water survival helicopter rescue demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Education Fair kicks off upcoming fall semester

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Free merchandise and flyers from different universities are given to Airmen interested in starting school this semester during the Fall Education Fair here Sept. 3. Representatives were available to answer questions and give advice on how to take the first step toward receiving a college degree. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Education Fair kicks off upcoming fall semester

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Jon Miesegaes, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University assistant director of academic support, briefs Staff Sgt. Jon Meller, 141st Air Refueling Wing crew chief, about the career opportunities that Embry-Riddle University has to offer during the Fall Education Fair here Sept. 3. Representatives from local universities were eager to share the programs available to anyone interested in furthering their education. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Airmen recognized at the Wing Promotion Ceremony

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Col. Blaine Holt, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, leads Airmen as they repeat their oath of enlistment during the Wing Promotion Ceremony at Club Fairchild Aug. 28. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Eunique Stevens)
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Airmen recognized at the Wing Promotion Ceremony

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Newly promoted staff sergeants recite the non-commissioned officer charge during the Wing Promotion Ceremony at Club Fairchild Aug. 28. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Eunique Stevens)
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Dare Camp hones children

NINE MILE FALLS, Wash. – Children demonstrate the ability to overcome fears by engaging in the obstacle course Aug. 22. Various events were set up to provide leadership, confidence and group dynamics. The skills learned at the Dare Camp teach the children better communication and self image through interaction with positive role models (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III) 080822-F-F4709-002 NINE MILE FALLS, Wash. – Children demonstrate the ability to overcome fears by engaging in the obstacle course Aug. 22. Various events were set up to provide leadership, confidence and group dynamics. The skills learned at the Dare Camp teach the children better communication and self image through interaction with positive role models (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Dare Camp hones children

NINE MILE FALLS, Wash. – Master Sgt. Edward Tillman, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, leads a group in a team-building balance exercise Aug. 22. The children attended a week-long camp participating in various events which focused on leadership, overcoming fears and self- confidence. The camp was geared to aid children with the tools to make better choices in everyday life when faced with adversity. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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First sergeants host picnic for dorm residents

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Base dorm residents enjoy food prepared by the Fairchild First Sergeants Association at the dorm picnic Aug. 22. The event provided Airmen an opportunity to interact with leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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First sergeants host picnic for dorm residents

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Master Sgt. Todd Berliner, 92nd Maintenance Operations Squadron first sergeant, cooks hotdogs and hamburgers at the dorm picnic. The picnic took place on Aug. 22 and was sponsored by the Fairchild First Sergeants Association. “This is our opportunity to give back to the Airmen living in base dormitories,” said Sergeant Berliner. The picnic hosted volleyball games, music and visits from senior leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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AMC Icon at Fairchild

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class Johanna Brooks, 141st Air Refueling Wing, is the winner of the AMC Icon finalist round at Fairchild. Airman Brooks will be sent to Scott Air Force Base, Ill., where she will compete against all other AMC Icon finalists from bases throughout the command. She sang the Alicia Keys song ‘If I ain’t got you’ for the win during the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Joshua K. Chapman)
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AMC commander visits Fairchild

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senators from Washington State, converse with Gen. Arthur Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander, here Aug. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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AMC commander visits Fairchild

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Blaine Holt, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, welcomes Gen. Arthur Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander, here Aug. 19. General Lichte visited the base with both U.S. Senators from Washington State, Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rogers, Maj. Gen. Timothy Lowenberg, Adjutant General of the State of Washington, Brig. Gen. Kenneth Merchant, Air Mobility Command director of logistics, and Brig. Gen. Thomas Haynes, National Guard Advisor to the commander, AMC, to receive an update on the status of the classic association of the 141st Air Refueling Wing and the 92nd ARW. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Fairchild chooses contestant for AMC Icon

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class Johanna Brooks, 141st Air Refueling Wing, is the winner of the AMC Icon finalist round at Fairchild. Airman Brooks will be sent to Scott Air Force Base, Ill., where she will compete against all other AMC Icon finalists from bases throughout the command. She sang the Alicia Keys song ‘If I ain’t got you’ for the win during the competition. (U.S. Air Force / courtesy photo)
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Fairchild chooses contestant for AMC Icon

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Tech. Sgt. Adrian Bouldin, 92nd Mission Support Squadron unit deployment manager, listens intently while a panel of five judges critiques his singing performance during the AMC Icon here Aug. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Joshua K. Chapman)
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Fairchild chooses contestant for AMC Icon

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class Alexandra Burgeson, 141st Air Refueling Wing, strikes a pose as she prepares to perform during the AMC Icon finalist round here Aug. 15. This year marks the first ever singing competition in the Air Mobility Command. The winner from Fairchild, Airman 1st Class Johanna Brooks, 141st Air Refueling Wing, will be flown to Scott Air Force Base, Ill., where she will compete for the top AMC Icon position for all AMC bases. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Joshua K. Chapman)
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