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OSHA requirements

Staff Sgt. Ants Vahk, 92nd Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering technician, reviews an aircraft electrical and oxygen shop safety manual during an annual health risk assessment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 3, 2020. Bioenvironmental Airmen complete annual health risk assessments by sharing a comprehensive report on their possible exposures, risks and compliance to safety standards. Unit commanders use the advisory report to consider how best to balance mission success and taking care of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Humble, approachable, credible: 509th Weapons Squadron

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert “Buck” Medeiros, 509th Weapons Squadron advanced instructor course instructor, performs aerial refueling on a C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Washington, over the Inland Northwest Jan. 22, 2020. Training flights help ensure that crews are able to perform aerial refueling without needing communication with the aircraft receiving fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)
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Humble, approachable, credible: 509th Weapons Squadron

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Long, 509th Weapons Squadron Weapons Instructor Course student, reviews a flight plan while flying over the Inland Northwest Jan. 22, 2020. Once a student completes the course to become a 509th WPS instructor, graduates will have a black band around their patch to signify their qualification to teach aerial refueling combat techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)
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Humble, approachable, credible: 509th Weapons Squadron

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Philippe “Dizzy” Melby, 509th Weapons Squadron commander, and Col. Gene Jacobus, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, participate in training maneuvers while flying a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Inland Northwest Jan. 22, 2020. Pilots are committed to staying ready for possible deployments by practicing how to react to enemy fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)
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Q & A

Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, answers questions submitted by Team Fairchild Airmen during an all-call meeting at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 15, 2020. Using smart devices to submit questions to base commanders, Airmen submitted over 100 questions during the presentation. While only able to answer a few during the live meeting, the submissions are saved for follow-up at a later date to ensure all Airmen are heard and responded to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Entry to All Call

Team Fairchild Airmen enter the base theater to attend an all-call meeting at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 15, 2020. All-call meetings are held to help ensure commander messages are relayed to as many base personnel as possible and to provide feedback opportunities for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Annabelle Kaiser)
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All call full house

Team Fairchild Airmen pack into the base theater for an all-call meeting at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 15, 2020. Having a busy, yet successful 2019, Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, spoke to Airmen from around the base to thank and congratulate them for their dedicated efforts and to brief them on the work that lay in store for them in the coming year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Space Force talks

Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, talks about the creation of the Space Force during an all-call meeting at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 15, 2020. Part of the meeting included a discussion of current events, notably the creation of the Space Force military branch that was signed into existence on Dec. 20, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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All call connection

Airmen attending an all-call meeting connect to the online presentation via personal smart phones at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 15, 2020. First pioneered at the base in 2017, connecting meeting attendees via smart devices helps commanders engage with large groups of Airmen in real time though polls, quizzes, feedback and questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Making a point

Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, points out details on a presentation during an all-call meeting at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 15, 2020. Salmi highlighted the numerous accomplishments of Team Fairchild in 2019 to include: the reactivation of the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, Mobility Guardian Exercise, Inland Northwest Skyfest, Leaders Inspiring For Tomorrow, Spark Tank innovation competition, Year of the Defender and the Green In ’19 initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Programmed depot maintenance modernizes KC-135s

A KC-135 Stratotanker undergoes programmed depot maintenance at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 23, 2019. During PDM, each KC-135 undergoes a series of inspections, upgrades to the aircraft, and a flight test to ensure proper functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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Playing tag with Rosso

Jared Brown, Spokesman Review reporter, experiences the effectiveness of Rosso, 92nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, during a Year of the Defender media day event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 29, 2019. MWDs start their training at Lackland Air Force Base, as the U.S. Air Force manages the program that trains all the MWDs for all military branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Show of force

92nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen practice a show of force traffic stop training exercise with Nikki Torres, KXLY reporter, during a Year of the Defender media day event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 29, 2019. Show of Force training is vital to help train Defenders on how to think quickly and react with an appropriate amount of force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Working in chem gear

Peter Maxwell, KHQ reporter, experiences what it’s like to work in chemical protective gear during a Year of the Defender media day event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 29, 2019. Chemical, biological radiological and nuclear (CBRN) gear is a vital to protect Airmen in dangerous environments, but presents a challenge to work in, so CBRN training is a vital component in keeping U.S. forces able to operate in any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Relocation

92nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen evacuate local media members to a safe area after a simulated explosion training exercise during a Year of the Defender media day event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 29, 2019. Security forces Airmen are charged with training and maintaining combat readiness on weapons and protective gear for all Airmen, ensuring everyone is deployment ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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SFS breifing

Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Henzl, 92nd Security Forces Squadron security forces manager, greets six members of local Spokane news agencies during a Year of the Defender media day event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 29, 2019. YotD is part of a security forces revitalization initiative that aims to update and upgrade combat Airmen units that have been worked hard since the terrorist attacks of 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Freeze!

92nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen practice a show of force traffic stop training exercise during a Year of the Defender media day event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 29, 2019. The U.S. Air Force’s largest career field consists of more than 38,000 security forces Airmen that work worldwide to protect its people, assets and arsenal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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The future is now: First of 12 additional KC-135s lands at Fairchild

U.S. Air Force 92nd Maintenance Group Airmen prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 916th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, for aircrew to disembark, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 16, 2019. Team Fairchild received the first of 12 additional KC-135s to join the base fleet; the remaining aircraft are scheduled to arrive by the end of February 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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The future is now: First of 12 additional KC-135s lands at Fairchild

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, flies above a parked U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 16, 2019. This KC-135 is the first of 12 additional tankers that will be arriving and stationed at Fairchild, expanding their fleet of aircraft to 59 KC-135s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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The future is now: First of 12 additional KC-135s lands at Fairchild

U.S. Air Force commanders from the 916th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, and Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, descend air stairs disembarking from a KC-135 Stratotanker on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 16, 2019. Team Fairchild received the first additional KC-135 out of the 12 coming from Seymour-Johnson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kiaundra Miller)
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