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Fairchild stages Washington National Guard Blackhawks to fight wildfires

U.S. Army SGT. William Hust, 96th Aviation Troop Command crew chief assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, paints the tail of a Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 1, 2018. Two Washington National Guard Blackhawks were staged at Fairchild to fight the wildfire dubbed “The Sheep Creek Fire.” By painting the helicopters with pink-colored paint, the helicopters are more visible to ground crews they’re supporting. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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Fairchild stages Washington National Guard Blackhawks to fight wildfires

Washington National Guard petroleum, oil and lubricants Airmen from the 141st Air Refueling Wing fuel two WNG Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawks at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 1, 2018. Team Fairchild Airmen typically fuel KC-135 Stratotankers, but that skillset is flexible to allow them to fuel numerous mission partner airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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Fairchild stages Washington National Guard Blackhawks to fight wildfires

U.S. Army CWC Tim Thrope, 96th Aviation Troop Command co-pilot assigned to JBLM, stows his aviation helmet at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 1, 2018. Two Washington National Guard Blackhawks were staged at Fairchild to fight the wildfire dubbed “The Sheep Creek Fire.” Washington National Guard efforts are currently focused on keeping the fire south of Sheep Creek, located north of Colville National Forest near the United States-Canadian border. Five 20-member local fire-fighting hand crews are already deployed fighting the fire, very soon to be aided by the WNG and its citizen soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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Fairchild stages Washington National Guard Blackhawks to fight wildfires

Two Washington National Guard Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters launched from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to Fairchild AFB to fight the wildfire dubbed “The Sheep Creek Fire,” Aug. 1, 2018. WNG efforts are currently focused on keeping the fire south of Sheep Creek, located north of Colville National Forest near the United States-Canadian border. Five 20-member local fire-fighting hand crews are already deployed fighting the fire, very soon to be aided by the WNG and its citizen soldiers. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael Brown)
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Fairchild stages Washington National Guard Blackhawks to fight wildfires

U.S. Army aircrew members walk from two Washington National Guard Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawks at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 1, 2018. In the wake of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee declaring a wildfire state of emergency July 31, two Blackhawk helicopters launched from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to Fairchild AFB to fight the wildfire dubbed “The Sheep Creek Fire,” which has consumed more than 20-acres of land so far. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael Brown)
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Thanks for your service

U.S. Representative and Illinois Air National Guard Maj. Adam Kinzinger thanks Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Airmen for their service during an urban evasion tactics familiarization demonstration as part of the representative’s visit Aug. 3, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Col. Jonathan Duncan, the 336th Training Group commander, said it’s important for our nation’s leaders to understand the rigorous training requirements asked of our service men and women, especially those who are at risk of isolation and must survive as part of their “Return with Honor” mission statement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Evading the enemy

Senior Airman Alan Hamilton, 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, leads U.S. Representative and Illinois Air National Guard Maj. Adam Kinzinger during an urban evasion tactics familiarization demonstration as part of the representative’s visit Aug. 3, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. During his visit, the congressman explained to each Airman their importance to not only the Air Force’s mission, but America as a whole and thanked them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Jumping the river

Senior Airman Alan Hamilton, 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, leads U.S. Representative and Illinois Air National Guard Maj. Adam Kinzinger during an urban evasion tactics familiarization demonstration as part of the representative’s visit Aug. 3, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. During his visit, the congressman explained to each Airman their importance to not only the Air Force’s mission, but America as a whole and thanked them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Checking the corner

Senior Airman Alan Hamilton, 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, explains evasion tactics to U.S. Representative and Illinois Air National Guard Maj. Adam Kinzinger during the representative’s visit Aug. 3, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Kinzinger came to get a first-hand perspective on SERE training and how it prepares America’s service members for deployments overseas as part of a joint and coalition task force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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92nd Medical Group manning shortages affect available appointments

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Up close and personal

Tech. Sgt. Eric Flanders, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, and Airman 1st Class Erica Mann, 92nd ARS boom operator, makes a boom connection to an F-15C, flying out of the 173rd Fighter Wing, Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Klamath Falls Oregon, during an air refueling mission and incentive flight on board a 92nd Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over Oregon, May 27, 2015. The incentive flight is a program that gives Fairchild Airmen a chance to see the air refueling mission first hand. The Airmen are handpicked based off their work performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)
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Lone bird

An F-15C, flying out of the 173rd Fighter Wing, Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Klamath Falls Oregon, begins a wingtip formation while his comrades get refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker May 27, 2015, over Oregon. The incentive flight enables Airmen to see the air refueling mission that Fairchild provides to the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)
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Photo with the aircraft commander

Col. Brian Hill, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, poses with a group of Airmen on the flightline May 27, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Hill was the aircraft commander during the incentive flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)
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Boom!

Tech. Sgt. Eric Flanders, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, and Airman 1st Class Erica Mann, 92nd ARS boom operator, makes a boom connection to an F-15C, flying out of the 173rd Fighter Wing, Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Klamath Falls Oregon, during an air refueling mission and incentive flight on board a 92nd Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over Oregon, May 27, 2015. The incentive flight gave Airmen the opportunity to see how the boom operators complete the air refueling mission of Fairchild. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)
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Speaking with chaplains

Evelyn McDew, wife of Air Mobility Command commander, Gen. Darren McDew, speaks with the chapel staff May 21, 2015, in the Red Morgan Center at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Mrs. McDew met with the chaplains and other staff members to learn about the different services the chapel offers. She was informed of the renovations the chapel building is currently under, but was made aware the chapel is still providing services at the Red Morgan Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
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Speaking with the student body

Evelyn McDew, wife of Air Mobility Command commander, Gen. Darren McDew, speaks with two Michael Anderson Elementary School associated student body members May 21, 2015, in Michael Anderson Elementary School at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Mrs. McDew spoke with the students to learn more about how they felt about being a military child. Mrs. McDew met with the students was to ask if they had any concerns and ensure their needs being met. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
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Lunch time

Gen. Darren McDew, Air Mobility Command commander, eats lunch with company grade officers May 21, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The general spoke with the officers, answered their questions about what it means to be a bold leader. He challenged the CGOs to be agents for positive change who “do” rather than only “grouse” about issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)
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One on one with Airmen

Gen. Darren McDew, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Victoria Gamble, AMC command chief, share anecdotal insights from their respective careers during a breakfast with staff sergeants May 21, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. McDew and Gamble spoke with the staff sergeants, answered their questions and emphasized their importance as the backbone of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)
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Speaking to Airmen

Gen. Darren McDew, Air Mobility Command commander, talks with Airmen during a commander’s call May 20, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. During his visit, the general had breakfast with Fairchild staff sergeants, recognized the installations star performers and held an all call with Airmen. The general said it was important for him to be visible to his command and share AMC’s vision on a personal level. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)
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Us and the fuel system

Tech. Sgt. Shane Starkey, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems NCO in charge, briefs about the fuel cell facility to Gen. Darren McDew, Air Mobility Command commander, May 20, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Starkey spoke about the fuel cell facility and its importance to the air refueling mission at Fairchild. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)
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