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190226-F-WH061-1250

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Larrah Lara, 92nd Air Refueling Wing base honor guardsman, instructs Civil Air Patrol cadets from the 21st Fairchild Composite Squadron on the movement of “present colors’ at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 26, 2019. When “presenting the colors” honor guardsmen keep the U.S. flag upright in the “port arms” position while slowly lowering the rest of the flags. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol 21st Fairchild Composite Squadron receive corrections and tips in performing color guard duty from 92nd Air Refueling Wing honor guardsmen at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 26, 2019. Honor Guardsmen showcase their performances as a way to recruit, retain and inspire Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Larrah Lara, 92nd Air Refueling Wing base honor guardsman, assists Civil Air Patrol Cadet Routh, 21st Fairchild Composite Squadron, with attaching a harness used to carry flag during color guard ceremonies at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 26, 2019. CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles and occupations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Kanphaus, 92nd Air Refueling Wing base honor guard NCO in charge, prepares to instruct cadets of the Civil Air Patrol 21st Fairchild Composite Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 26, 2019. Cadets from the 21st Fairchild Composite Squadron visited the base honor guard to learn drill movements and procedures conducted by honor guardsmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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181204-F-WH061-016

Senior Airman Christopher McGrath, 92nd Operation Support Squadron weather flight forecaster journeyman, monitors weather patterns and systems Dec. 4, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Daily operations of a weather Airman include performing daily mission execution forecasts and terminal aerodrome forecasts, which are forecasts within five nautical miles of Fairchild. These forecasts become translated into a five-day forecast used for general mission planning on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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181204-F-WH061-028

Senior Airman Christopher McGrath, 92nd Operation Support Squadron weather flight forecaster journeyman, uses a Kestrel Weather Meter Dec. 4, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. A Kestrel Weather Meter is a handheld wind and weather meter that provides the speed of the wind, the temperature, humidity and heat stress information. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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181003-F-WH061-002

Lt. Col. Travis Christiensen (left) and Capt. Joey Springfield (right), 384th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, perform pre-flight inspections at Farichild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 3, 2018. Airmen from Farichild's 384th ARS supported the KC-46A Pegasus during a training operation with the B-52 Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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181003-F-WH061-253

A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to connect to a KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, as part of a training operation Oct. 3, 2018. The purpose of the training operation was to test the KC-46A Pegasus' ability to perform inflight refueling connections, specifically with the B-52's airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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Group Photo

Master Sgt. Andrew Zavala, 336th Training Support Squadron independent medical technician, poses for a photo with the team he worked with in Vietnam. The Vietnam War, known in Vietnam as the “War against Americans to Save the Nation”, took place from 1954 to 1975. In Vietnam it was called the “War against the Americans to Save the Nation” with the sides consisted of the North Vietnam communist government and the Viet Cong, against the South Vietnam government and the United States. The conflict was started by the North Vietnam government who wanted to unify Vietnam under communist rule. (Courtesy photo)
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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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Airmen helping Airmen: first sergeants

Master Sgt. Maggie Trujillo, 92nd Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, assists Staff Sgt. Thomas Newman, 92nd SFS Military Working Dog handler, with a K9 demonstration. First sergeants engage with Airmen outside of their office to build rapport and engage in the units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)
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Airmen helping Airmen: first sergeants

A panel of Team Fairchild first sergeant's talks to an Airman Leadership School class about supervision and the role of the first sergeant, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 18, 2018. Throughout their training, first sergeants gain knowledge on a vast amount of resources for Airmen and their families. This training allows them to support Airmen with their life stressors and set them up with additional help if it is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Airmen helping Airmen: first sergeants

A panel of Team Fairchild first sergeant's talks to an Airman Leadership School class about supervision and the role of the first sergeant, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 18, 2018. From alcoholism to uniform regulations, first sergeants are instilled within units to provide assistance to Airmen and their families 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Letter From a Survivor

(U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo/Captain Tanya Wren)
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Fairchild clinic needs volunteers to switch to downtown providers

The 92nd Medical Group is now allowing some TRICARE beneficiaries the choice to switch to an off base civilian primary care manager. The MDG is sending out mailers to eligible beneficiaries titled “The Choice is Yours,” but patients don’t have to wait until they receive a letter in order to make the change. Eligible beneficiaries are those non-active duty patients enrolled in Family Health or Flight Medicine. For TRICARE Prime active-duty family members, there will not be any out-of-pocket costs. For retirees and their family members, be aware that there may be applicable fees, depending on an individual’s TRICARE plan. For more information on fees, visit https://tricare.mil/Costst/HealthPlanCosts. To change your PCM, online visit https://tricare.mil, call Health Net at 1-844-866-9378 or visit the Patient Administration Office on the first floor of the Fairchild AFB clinic. (courtesy photo)
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Fairchild spouses spread cookies, candy, cheer

The Officers’ Spouses’ Club partner with the Enlisted Spouses’ Club for the annual Operation Cookie Drop at the base chapel Dec. 11, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Officer and enlisted spouses provided dozens of homemade cookies, filling over 600 bags for Airmen living in the dorms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Whitney Laine)
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