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Grabbing the high fives

Airmen from the 336th Training Group dash for the crowds in the hunt for some high fives during the 77th Annual Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade May 16, 2015, in downtown Spokane, Wash. This parade is the largest of its kind in the country and affords attendees a chance to celebrate those who lift up their community and protect its freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Big smiles, waves

Senior Airman Nicole Holland, 141st Medical Group aerospace medical technician, interacts with crowds during the 77th Annual Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade May 16, 2015, in downtown Spokane, Wash. Holland was recognized as the Washington Air National Guard Armed Forces Person of the Year, May 14, 2015, at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Wash. The Spokane Lilac Festival recognized Spokane military personnel, Fire and Police Department employees and Royalty teachers during the 77th Annual Spokane Lilac Festival Association’s All City Civic Military Luncheon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Engaging with the community

Chief Master Sgt. Christian Pugh, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, waves at crowds from his classic car during the 77th Annual Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade May 16, 2015, in downtown Spokane, Wash. This parade affords community members an opportunity to remember the sacrifice and service of the nation’s military men and women and respect the rich heritage of the Inland Northwest, past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Engaging with the community

Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and his wife, Deborah, wave at crowds from their classic car during the 77th Annual Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade May 16, 2015, in downtown Spokane, Wash. This parade affords community members an opportunity to remember the sacrifice and service of the nation’s military men and women and respect the rich heritage of the Inland Northwest, past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Presenting the colors

Fairchild’s color guard marches in the 77th Annual Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade May 16, 2015, in downtown Spokane, Wash. This parade is the largest of its kind in the country featuring military units, veterans, marching bands, community floats, and equestrian and specialty units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Taking the stick

A Washington State University Air Force ROTC cadet takes the stick of a 36th Rescue Flight UH-1N Iroquois helicopter during the cadets’ tour of the base May 1, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter primarily used for missions including airlift of emergency security forces and distinguished visitor airlift. Community engagement activities like these showcase Air Force capabilities to the public increasing trust, support and in the case of AFROTC, interest in joining the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Showing off capabilities

A 36th Rescue Flight UH-1N Iroquois helicopter shows off their capabilities to Washington State University Air Force ROTC cadets during their tour of the base May 1, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Students were given a chance to see and explore not only the main part of the base, but also what the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School teaches students going through the training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Showing off capabilities

A 36th Rescue Flight UH-1N Iroquois helicopter shows off their capabilities to Washington State University Air Force ROTC cadets during their tour of the base May 1, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Students were given a chance to see and explore not only the main part of the base, but also what the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School teaches students going through the training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Commander shares advice

Col. Brian McDaniel, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, shares military service advice with Washington State University Air Force ROTC cadets during their tour of the base May 1, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The tour included stops at the base headquarters for a mission briefing from the installation commander, a KC-135 Stratotanker static display and the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School for a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter static and flying demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Explaining the tanker cockpit

1st Lt. Leo Ricciotti, a 93rd Air Refueling Squadron copilot, shows Washington State University Air Force ROTC cadets the inner workings of a KC-135 Stratotanker’s cockpit during a tour of the base May 1, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Community engagement activities like these showcase Air Force capabilities to the public increasing trust, support and in the case of AFROTC, interest in joining the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)
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Annual AFAF campaign supports Airmen, families

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Retired Airman takes home $2,000 prize from Fairchild Exchange

Retired Air Force Maj. Gerald Daub received his $2,000 prize from the Exchange Main Store Manager Jimmie Burris, March 13, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Daub won second place in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's worldwide "Because of You" drawing. (Courtesy photo)
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Fairchild Honor Guard kicks off local St. Patrick's Day Parade

Fairchild Honor Guard marches on to start the St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 14, 2015, held in downtown Spokane, Wash. The parade was organized by The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, a local non-profit organization started in 1979, and is open for total community involvement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)(This photo was created using Instagram)
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Col. McDaniel and Chief. Pugh speak with potential USAF recruits

Potential Air Force recruits with the 361st Recruiting Squadron, in Kennewick, Wash., receive a briefing from Chief Master Sgt. Christian M. Pugh, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, Jan. 22, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Pugh, along with Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, spoke with the potential recruits about the benefits of joining the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)
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Col. McDaniel and Chief. Pugh speak with potential USAF

Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks with potential Air Force recruits Jan. 22, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The potential recruits toured a maintenance facility, the education office, dormitories and the fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)
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Honorary commanders fly high with Team Fairchild

Keirston Lyons, a Fairchild honorary commander, Senior Airman Stephon Sharief, a 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, and Mary Starkey, a Fairchild honorary commander wait for anF-15E Strike Eagle during an incentive inflight refueling mission over Nevada airspace Nov. 6, 2014. The honorary commanders were given a chance to watch as the boom operator transferred fuel to a fighter jet as part of a training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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Honorary commanders fly high with Team Fairchild

Joel Fenwick, a Fairchild honorary commander, records an approaching F-15E Strike Eagle during an incentive inflight refueling mission over Nevada airspace Nov. 6, 2014. The training mission was an opportunity for community members to experience Fairchild’s mission first hand. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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Honorary commanders fly high with Team Fairchild

Fairchild honorary commanders watch as pilots Capt. Andrea May and Capt. Trenton Palmer, 92nd Operations Support Squadron, communicate with approaching aircraft for inflight refueling over Nevada airspace Nov. 6, 2014. The honorary commanders program pairs Spokane Civic Leaders with personnel at Fairchild to form a bond and familiarize the community with Fairchild operations fostering mutual understanding and establishing long lasting bonds of friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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Honorary commanders fly high with Team Fairchild

David Holmes, a Fairchild honorary commander, listens to a safety brief from Senior Airman Stephon Sharief, a 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prior to an incentive flight Nov. 6, 2014, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The honorary commander program is intended to immerse local community leaders with base leadership and their squadrons or groups. This particular event was held to familiarize the honorary commanders with the 92nd Operations Group mission and its Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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Honorary commanders fly high with Team Fairchild

Fairchild honorary commanders listen to a brief from members of the 92nd Operations Group on their mission and individual units that support them Nov. 6, 2014, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Honorary commanders from several squadrons around the installation listened to multiple speakers talk about each of their unit’s duties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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