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Team USA Swimmers visit Fairchild

A U.S. Air Force student participating in the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape water survival course holds onto harness during a simulated air lift rescue at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 25. 2023. During the course, Airmen assigned to a variety of career fields learned techniques needed to survive an emergency water landing and call for rescue. Natalie Hinds and Zach Harting, competitive swimmers for Team USA, visited Fairchild AFB to participate in water survival training and a parachute immersion. Their visit allowed them to see the depth of the SERE mission firsthand and learn what it means to ‘Return with Honor.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Team USA Swimmers visit Fairchild

A U.S. Air Force student participating in the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape water survival course holds onto harness during a simulated air lift rescue at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 25, 2023. During the course, Airmen assigned to a variety of career fields learned techniques needed to survive an emergency water landing and call for rescue. Natalie Hinds and Zach Harting, competitive swimmers for Team USA, visited Fairchild AFB to participate in water survival training and a parachute immersion. Their visit allowed them to see the depth of the SERE mission firsthand and learn what it means to ‘Return with Honor.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Team USA Swimmers visit Fairchild

A U.S. Air Force student participating in the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape water survival course straps into a harness during a simulated air lift rescue at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 25, 2023. During the course, Airmen assigned to a variety of career fields learned techniques needed to survive an emergency water landing and call for rescue. Natalie Hinds and Zach Harting, competitive swimmers for Team USA, visited Fairchild AFB to participate in water survival training and a parachute immersion. Their visit allowed them to see the depth of the SERE mission firsthand and learn what it means to ‘Return with Honor.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Team USA Swimmers visit Fairchild

A U.S. Air Force student participates in a simulated air lift rescue during the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape water survival course at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 25, 2023. During the course, Airmen assigned to a variety of career fields learned techniques needed to survive an emergency water landing and call for rescue. Natalie Hinds and Zach Harting, competitive swimmers for Team USA, visited Fairchild AFB to participate in water survival training and a parachute immersion. Their visit allowed them to see the depth of the SERE mission firsthand and learn what it means to ‘Return with Honor.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Team USA Swimmers visit Fairchild

U.S. Air Force students swim to the entrance of a raft as part of the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape water survival course at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 25, 2023. During the course, Airmen assigned to a variety of career fields learned techniques needed to survive an emergency water landing and call for rescue. Natalie Hinds and Zach Harting, competitive swimmers for Team USA, visited Fairchild AFB to participate in water survival training and a parachute immersion. Their visit allowed them to see the depth of the SERE mission firsthand and learn what it means to ‘Return with Honor.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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92nd Operations Group Hosts 'boom rodeo'

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron swim to a raft during a water survival training event as part of a “boom rodeo” hosted by the 92nd Operations Group at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 20, 2023. During the rodeo, six air refueling squadrons competed in a forklift loading event, Tactical Combat Casualty Care and a water survival scenario. Scenarios like this enable Airmen to get hands-on training with tools to which they may not otherwise have access. These competitions also build camaraderie between units from different bases and provide friendly competition to motivate Airmen to perform their best. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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92nd Operations Group Hosts 'boom rodeo'

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron participate in a water survival training event during a “boom rodeo” hosted by the 92nd Operations Group at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 20, 2023. During the rodeo, six air refueling squadrons competed in a forklift loading event, Tactical Combat Casualty Care and a water survival scenario. Scenarios like this enable Airmen to get hands-on training with tools to which they may not otherwise have access. These competitions also build camaraderie between units from different bases and provide friendly competition to motivate Airmen to perform their best. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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92nd Operations Group Hosts 'boom rodeo'

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 92nd and 350th Air Refueling Squadrons direct a forklift into position to load cargo into a KC-135 Stratotanker during a “boom rodeo” hosted by the 92nd Operations Group at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 20, 2023. During the rodeo, six air refueling squadrons competed in a forklift loading event, Tactical Combat Casualty Care and a water survival scenario. Scenarios like this enable Airmen to get hands-on training with tools to which they may not otherwise have access. These competitions also build camaraderie between units from different bases and provide friendly competition to motivate Airmen to perform their best. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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92nd Operations Group Hosts 'boom rodeo'

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Buresh, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 350th Air Refueling Squadron, directs a forklift into position before loading cargo into a KC-135 Stratotanker during a “boom rodeo" hosted by the 92nd Operations Group at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 19, 2023. During the rodeo, six air refueling squadrons competed in a forklift loading event, Tactical Combat Casualty Care and a water survival scenario. Scenarios like this enable Airmen to get hands-on training with tools to which they may not otherwise have access. These competitions also build camaraderie between units from different bases and provide friendly competition to motivate Airmen to perform their best. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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92nd Operations Group Hosts 'boom rodeo'

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 97th and 350th Air Refueling Squadrons direct a forklift into position before loading cargo into a KC-135 Stratotanker during a “boom rodeo” hosted by the 92nd Operations Group at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 19, 2023. During the rodeo, six air refueling squadrons competed in a forklift loading event, Tactical Combat Casualty Care and a water survival scenario. Scenarios like this enable Airmen to get hands-on training with tools to which they may not otherwise have access. These competitions also build camaraderie between units from different bases and provide friendly competition to motivate Airmen to perform their best. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Guardsmen, assigned to the 92nd Force Support Squadron, conduct a six-man flag fold during a 9/11 Retreat Ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 11, 2023. Fairchild holds this ceremony every year to honor the 2,977 who were lost during the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The observance included a flag folding ceremony presented by the Fairchild Honor Guard, speeches made by wing officials and the ringing of the ceremonial firefighter’s bell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Garret Bilbo, 92nd Air Refueling Wing deputy commander, conducts a speech during a 9/11 Retreat Ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 11, 2023. Fairchild holds this ceremony every year to honor the 2,977 who were lost during the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The observance included a flag folding ceremony presented by the Fairchild Honor Guard, speeches made by wing officials and the ringing of the ceremonial firefighter’s bell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Garret Bilbo, 92nd Air Refueling Wing deputy commander, salutes the American flag during a 9/11 Retreat Ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 11, 2023. Fairchild holds this ceremony every year to honor the 2,977 who were lost during the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The observance included a flag folding ceremony presented by the Fairchild Honor Guard, speeches made by wing officials and the ringing of the ceremonial firefighter’s bell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Helgeson, a firefighter assigned to the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, salutes while the national anthem plays during a 9/11 Retreat Ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 11, 2023. Fairchild holds this ceremony every year to honor the 2,977 who were lost during the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The observance included a flag folding ceremony presented by the Fairchild Honor Guard, speeches made by wing officials and the ringing of the ceremonial firefighter’s bell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan Needham, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, speaks during a 9/11 Retreat Ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 11, 2023. Fairchild holds this ceremony every year to honor the 2,977 who were lost during the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The observance included a flag folding ceremony presented by the Fairchild Honor Guard, speeches made by wing officials and the ringing of the ceremonial firefighter’s bell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Airmen participate in virtual reality suicide prevention training

A virtual reality headset is displayed before an interactive virtual reality training session for suicide prevention at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 22, 2023. During the training, Airmen were taught to utilize the Ask, Care, Escort (A.C.E.) model to assist Airmen who demonstrate or express possible thoughts of suicide. This process includes asking direct questions about thoughts of suicide, caring for Airmen by calmly expressing concern and removing access to lethal means, and escorting Airmen in need to a helping resource or agency. Fairchild AFB is the first base to participate in formal evaluation of virtual reality suicide prevention training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Fairchild Airmen participate in virtual reality suicide prevention training

Airman Amanda Zacarias, an air transportation apprentice assigned to the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, participates in an interactive virtual reality training session on suicide prevention at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 22, 2023. During the training, Airmen were taught to utilize the Ask, Care, Escort (A.C.E.) model to assist Airmen who demonstrate or express possible thoughts of suicide. This process includes asking direct questions about thoughts of suicide, caring for Airmen by calmly expressing concern and removing access to lethal means, and escorting Airmen in need to a helping resource or agency. Fairchild AFB is the first base to participate in formal evaluation of virtual reality suicide prevention training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Fairchild Airmen participate in virtual reality suicide prevention training

Tech Sgt. Joseph Young, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel facility noncommissioned officer in charge, adjusts a headset during a virtual reality training session for suicide prevention at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 22, 2023. During the training, Airmen were taught to utilize the Ask, Care, Escort (A.C.E.) model to assist Airmen who demonstrate or express possible thoughts of suicide. This process includes asking direct questions about thoughts of suicide, caring for Airmen by calmly expressing concern and removing access to lethal means, and escorting Airmen in need to a helping resource or agency. Fairchild AFB is the first base to participate in formal evaluation of virtual reality suicide prevention training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Fairchild Airmen participate in virtual reality suicide prevention training

Lance Hasz, a prevention coordinator at the Integrated Prevention Office, instructs Airmen during a virtual reality suicide prevention training session at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 22, 2023. During the training, Airmen were taught to utilize the Ask, Care, Escort (A.C.E.) model to assist Airmen who demonstrate or express possible thoughts of suicide. This process includes asking direct questions about thoughts of suicide, caring for Airmen by calmly expressing concern and removing access to lethal means, and escorting Airmen in need to a helping resource or agency. Fairchild AFB is the first base to participate in formal evaluation of virtual reality suicide prevention training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Specialists, from the 22nd Training Squadron, exhibit landing procedures during a parachuting exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington June 5, 2023. Parachuting is an integral part of SERE training that ensures the readiness of the Airmen who go through the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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