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Serving those who serve

Mayor Mary Vernor and Team Fairchild leaders serve Airmen Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving at the Warrior Dining Facility here. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Chad Watkins)
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Airman's son breaks records

Bishop Sankey, number 9, jukes the opposing team as he heads for the end-zone Oct. 21, 2010 at Joe Albi Stadium during a Gonzaga Prep and Mead football game. Sankey is the running-back for the Gonzaga Prep Bull-pups and son of Fairchild Airman Tech. Sgt. Christopher Sankey. This year, Sankey broke the single season rushing record and made the top of the Greater Spokane League’s all rushing list with 4,141 yards. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)
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Fathers, daughters dance at Deel

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash--Master Sgt. Frederick Montoya, 256th Combat Communications Squadron, dances with his daughter, Katelyn, 10, at the Father/Daughter Dance held at the Deel Community Center Feb. 12. (U.S. Air Force photo / SSgt Chad Watkins)
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Drinking and driving

Pictured is the cab Captain Yee and his friends were travelling in when they were hit by an oncoming vehicle driven by a drunk driver. (Courtesy photo)
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Drinking and driving

Capt. Alan Yee, 92nd Operations Group, is pictured after the crash that broke his neck - an injury he still suffers from today. (Courtesy photo)
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Thanksgiving feast caters to Fairchild Airmen and retiree population

FIARCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Greg Bulkley, 141st Air Refueling Wing commander, and Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, await the next dinner order at the Warrior Dining Facility Nov. 26. The commanders volunteered their time to serve the patrons of Fairchild Thanksgiving Day. (U.S. Air Force photo / Jocelyn A. Guthrie)
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Thanksgiving feast caters to Fairchild Airmen and retiree population

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – The Karas family enjoy their Thanksgiving Day meal at the Warrior Dining Facility Nov. 26. Harry “Grandpa” Karas worked in radar maintenance for 22 years before retiring as an Air Force technical sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo / Jocelyn A. Guthrie)
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Thanksgiving feast caters to Fairchild Airmen and retiree population

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Ardyce Pangerl receives a Thanksgiving meal plate at the Warrior Dining Facility Nov. 26. Mrs. Pangerl enjoyed her Thanksgiving Day dinner at Fairchild with her husband, Sam Pangerl, retired U.S. Army First Sergeant; her granddaughter, Pvt. Megan Jackson, Army National Guard; and a family friend, Bob Green. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Guthrie)
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Thanksgiving feast caters to Fairchild Airmen and retiree population

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, carves roast beef for Thanksgiving Day meals at the Warrior Dining Facility Nov. 26. Chief Nordel was one of 21 first sergeants, chiefs and commanders who volunteered to serve the patrons of Fairchild for this holiday meal. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Guthrie)
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Thanksgiving feast caters to Fairchild Airmen and retiree population

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Tech. Sgt. LaForce, 141st Force Support Squadron, prepares fresh baked sweet potatoes during a Thanksgiving Day meal at the Warrior Dining Facility Nov 26. Fifty pounds of sweet potatoes were prepared for the holiday meal. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Guthrie)
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Thanksgiving feast caters to Fairchild Airmen and retiree population

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Senior Airman Johann Ko, 92nd Force Support Squadron, cuts strings from roast beef to be served for the Thanksgiving Day meal Nov. 26 at the Warrior Dining Facility. There were three choices of meat served at the holiday meal: the roast beef, turkey and ham; more than 500 pounds of meat were prepared. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Guthrie)
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World War II lieutenant elaborates on Bronze Star, Purple Heart experience

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Peter Scotese, a World War II Veteran speaks with Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Commander, and Chief David R. Nordel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Command Chief, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. He spoke with them about his experiences as a second lieutenant in anti-aircraft artillery with the Army during World War II. Mr. Scotese volunteered for parachute infantry in Europe, where he was awarded the Bronze Star medal and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)
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Veterans Day service recognizes servicemembers

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Members of a Navy Honor Guard, officially known as the Navy Ceremonial Guard, perform a 21-gun salute at the Spokane Arena Nov. 11. The honor guard was the closing event of the Veterans Day ceremonies held followed by the playing of taps. The event was attended by the Honorable Ryan Crocker, former ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Washington’s 5th district as well as the wing leadership from Fairchild AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Larry Carpenter)
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Veterans Day service recognizes servicemembers

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Posters representing the five services of the armed forces are displayed on a stage at the Spokane Arena Nov. 11 during the Veteran’s Day celebration. The Guard Band of the Northwest played, two Airmen received Bronze Stars, two Soldiers received Purple Hearts and a Navy Honor Guard performed the 21-gun salute during the ceremony. Special Speakers included the Honorable Ryan Crocker, former ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Washington’s 5th district and Mayor Mary Verner, city of Spokane. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Larry Carpenter)
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Veterans Day service recognizes servicemembers

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Left to Right: Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander; Master Sgt. Edward A. Tillman, 92nd Security forces Squadron superintendent of logistics and readiness; Master Sgt. Theron L. Rumsey, 92nd SFS operations superintendent; Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, 92nd ARW command chief and Col. Tim Bush, 92nd ARW vice commander. The group gathered for a photo at the Spokane Arena Nov. 11 after the Veteran’s Day Ceremony in which Sgt. Tillman and Sgt. Rumsey received Bronze Star Medals for their actions while deployed in support of OIF and OEF. The event was also attended by the Honorable Ryan Crocker, former ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Larry Carpenter)
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Veterans Day service recognizes servicemembers

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Left to Right: Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief; Col. Tim Bush, 92nd ARW vice commander; Col. Robert Thomas, 92d ARW commander; Master Sgt. Edward A. Tillman, 92nd Security forces Squadron superintendent of logistics and readiness; Master Sgt. Theron L. Rumsey, 92nd SFS operations superintendent; the Honorable Ryan Crocker, former Ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan; Army Staff Sgt. Lawrence Jefferson; Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Washington’s 5th district and Army Master Sgt. David Johnson. The group gathered for a photo at the Spokane Arena Nov. 11 after the Veteran’s Day Ceremony in which Sgt. Tillman and Sgt. Rumsey received Bronze Star Medals while Army Sgt. Johnson and Army Sgt. Jefferson were awarded the Purple Heart. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Larry Carpenter)
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Farichild warrior earns Hometown Hero award

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – Staff Sgt. Robert Jones, 141st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, accepts the National Military Hero Award at the American Red Cross Hometown Heroes Luncheon Nov. 12. Sergeant Jones was nominated is currently augmenting the 92nd Security Forces Squadron, and was nominated by his flight chief Master Sgt. Daniel Merrill for the award. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Guthrie)
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Farichild warrior earns Hometown Hero award

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – Staff Sgt. Robert Jones, 141st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, shows Master Sgt. Douglass Crossen, 92nd Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, the award he received Nov. 12. Sergeant Jones was recognized as the National Military Hero for saving a man’s life after the man had a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting and the bases front gate while on duty as a 92nd SFS augmentee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Guthrie)
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Farichild warrior earns Hometown Hero award

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – Staff Sgt. Robert Jones, 141st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, accepts words of praise from Col. Mark Bahosh, 141st Operations Group commander, and Maj. Curt Puckett, 141st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, after the American Red Cross Hometown Heroes Luncheon Nov. 12. Sergeant Jones received the National Military Hero award for saving a man’s life while on duty augmenting the 92nd Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Guthrie)
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Airmen help spouses of the deployed

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class Jianna Goto, 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron, gathers leaves from her rake here Nov. 7 as she rakes the yard of a for a spouse of deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Natasha E. Stannard)
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