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Fairchild wraps up ‘furious’ exercise

Airmen from the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work to remove a refueling pod from the wingtip of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 11, 2017. The KC-135 is an aerial refueling platform capable of delivering more than 200,000 pounds of fuel to U.S. and allied nation aircraft globally at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Fairchild wraps up ‘furious’ exercise

Senior Airman Andrew Kowalski, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, monitors the progress of maintenance efforts on a KC-135 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 11, 2017. The KC-135 is an aerial refueling platform capable of delivering more than 200,000 pounds of fuel to U.S. and allied nation aircraft globally at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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KC-135 Stratotanker

A KC-135 Stratotanker prepares to depart Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 30, 2016. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the Air Force, with four turbo fans and mounted under 35-degree wings, the KC-135 is capable of take-offs at gross weights of up to 322,5000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Mackenzie Richardson)
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Newest chiefs recognized during Chief Recognition Ceremony

Fairchild leadership and Retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, a survivor of the “Hanoi Hilton” prison camp in Vietnam, pose for a photo with the newly selected Chief Master Sgts. Chad Madore and Shane Sweeney during the Chief Recognition Ceremony Mar. 25, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The ceremony consisted of a medallion and a candle lighting ceremony where they lit nine candles that represented each enlisted grade in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Newest chiefs recognized during Chief Recognition Ceremony

Retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, a survivor of the “Hanoi Hilton” prison camp in Vietnam, speaks with the audience about his experiences as a prisoner of war for six years during the Chief Recognition Ceremony Mar. 25, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Bridger was shot down over Son Tay, North Vietnam, by a surface-to-air missile and was captured by the North Vietnamese. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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92nd LRS Airmen bring holiday cheer to veterans

Senior Airman Auston Reeves, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations journeyman, hangs garland during the 92nd LRS volunteer event Dec. 2, 2016, at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane. For 14 consecutive years, Airmen have taken the time to set the holiday vibe for veterans and spread holiday cheer by setting up decorations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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92nd LRS Airmen bring holiday cheer to veterans

Airman Jaclyn Peterson, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron refuel equipment operator, untangles the electric lights during the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron annual volunteer event Dec. 2, 2016, at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane. Twenty-six Airmen from the 92nd LRS took the time to set the holiday vibe for veterans and spread the holiday cheer by putting up wreaths, Holiday trees and lights all over the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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92nd LRS Airmen bring holiday cheer to veterans

Airman 1st Class Aaron Longgood, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, hangs paper snowflakes from the ceiling during the 92nd LRS volunteer event Dec. 2, 2016, at the Spokane Veterans Home. The main goal for volunteers is to give veterans, especially those who do not have families, a happy holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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92nd LRS Airmen bring holiday cheer to veterans

Tech. Sgt. Harriette Oliver, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge personal property and passenger travel, hangs ornaments on a tree during the 92nd LRS volunteer event Dec. 2, 2016, at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane. Most of the supplies and decorations come from donations, members of staff, families of veterans and volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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92nd LRS Airmen bring holiday cheer to veterans

Airmen from the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron hang decorations for veterans during the 92nd LRS annual volunteer event Dec. 2, 2016, at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane. Most of the decorations were donated by either the staff members, volunteers themselves or from the families of veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Fairchild's Finest

Airman 1st Class Megan Hatch, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an airplane April 5, 2016, over Washington State. Her leadership selected her as one of Fairchild’s Finest, a weekly recognition program that highlights top-performing Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Fueling around with the mission

(From left to right) 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling equipment operators: Senior Airman Devin Carpenter, Airman 1st Class Robert Santana, Airman 1st Class Alexander Munson and Airman Victor Ortiz walk out to the fuel equipment staging area July 25, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. At the start of every shift, fuels equipment operators go through an extensive checklist to ensure operational safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Fueling around with the mission

Airman Lorinda Hochstetler, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling equipment operator, checks the quality of the fuel inside the R-11 fuel tanker trucks at the fuel equipment staging area July 25, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Vital to ensure that no contaminants make it into aircraft, fuels airmen check fuel purity regularly. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Fueling around with the mission

Airman 1st Class Michael Peek, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling equipment operator, wrangles a pipe hookup from a pumping station to a R-11 fuel tanker truck July 26, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Vital to ensure that no contaminants make it into aircraft, fuels airmen check fuel purity regularly. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Fueling around with the mission

Senior Airman Devin Carpenter, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling equipment operator, works with Staff Sgt. Scott Johnson, 140th Aviation Brigade, Washington Army National Guard, aircraft mechanic, to refuel a UH-72 Lakota helicopter July 25, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Not limited to tanker aircraft, the fuels flight responds to all requests for fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Fueling around with the mission

Airman 1st Class Michael Peek, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling equipment operator, works with Staff Sgt. Scott Johnson, 140th Aviation Brigade, Washington Army National Guard, aircraft mechanic, to roll up a R-11 fuel truck hose after completing a refuel of a UH-72 Lakota helicopter July 25, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. R-11 trucks can hold up to 6,000 gallons for fuel at a time. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Fueling around with the mission

Airman 1st Class Michael Peek, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling equipment operator, attaches a pipe to his R-11 fuel tanker truck at a pumping station July 25, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Fuel pumping stations are strategically placed along the flight line to ensure that refueling vehicles have quick access to the main fuel storage tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Fueling around with the mission

Airman 1st Class Michael Peek, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling equipment operator, connects a hydrant refueling truck to the fuel mains Aug. 8, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Refueling hydrant trucks are mobile fuel pumps that are capable of pumping fuel up to 300 gallons per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Fogleman)
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Fueling around with the mission

Airman 1st Class Thomas Fisher, 92nd Maintenance Group crew chief, checks on the fuel line connection to his assigned KC-135 Aug. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Refueling actions on a dry KC-135 may take approximately an hour or longer depending on the demand for fuel at a given time. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Fueling around with the mission

Airman 1st Class Thomas Fisher, 92nd Maintenance Group crew chief, discusses checklist items with another crew chief as his assigned KC-135 is being refueled Aug. 16, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Refueling actions on a dry KC-135 may take approximately an hour or longer depending on the demand for fuel at a given time. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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