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9-11: Showing Respect

Maj. Carol Shirley, 92nd Operations Support Squadron chief of current operations, rendered a salute from inside the wing headquarters while she observed the 9-11 Retreat Ceremony taking place outside Sept. 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ronald VanAusdal)
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Fairchild units 'team' to conduct first-ever KC-135 OSC Exercise

Staff Sgt Kevin Matthew, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator and 1st. Lt. Alexander Denton, 92nd ARS co-pilot, use signal mirrors to relinquish thier position to a KC-135 Stratotanker as Maj. Kristen Westby, 92nd ARS pilot, established communication with the aircraft. The KC-135 acted as the On-Scene Commander (OSC) until an A-10 Thunderbolt took over OSC duties Sept. 1 in Ione, Wash., during the OSC exercise. (U.S. Air Force photos/Tech Sgt. J.T. May III)
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Fairchild units 'team' to conduct first-ever KC-135 OSC Exercise

Staff Sgt. Kevin Matthew, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to establish initial communication after egressing out out of a simulated plane crash during the On-Scene Commmander Exercise Sept. 1 in Ione, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photos/Tech Sgt. J.T. May III)
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Fairchild units 'team' to conduct first-ever KC-135 OSC Exercise

1st Lt. Alexander Denton, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron co-pilot, evades potential enemy threats as Staff Sgt. Justin Reiter, 92nd Operations Support Squadron safety observer, looks on during the On-Scene Commander Exercise Sept. 1 in Ione, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photos/Tech Sgt. J.T. May III)
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A time to 'slow down'

Brennan Roshetko, 6-year-old, rappels down the Lazy F Camp climbing wall in Ellensburg, Wash. Sept. 12. The Fairchild CHapel put together the event to give families a chance to slow down. (U.S. Air Force photo/Col. Thomas Roshetko)
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A time to 'slow down'

Lt. Col. Michael Felice, 92nd Maintenance Squadron commander, helps teach Gabe, his 4-year-old son, how to shoot archery in Ellensburg, Wash. Sept 12. (U.S. Air Force photo/Col. Thomas Roshetko)
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Base reflects on how Sept. 11 changed their lives

“I feel the security of the U.S. has changed. Our country, people and myself are now vulnerable. It feels that the innocence was taken away from us and it is sad.” - Colleen Couch (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)
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Base reflects on how Sept. 11 changed their lives

“I always thought New Yorkers were rude, but I visited there in 2007 and found them to be changed. I think Sept. 11 maybe changed them, but at a horrible price.” - Marcia Bonilla (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)
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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"That awful day in U.S. history made me think about how vulnerable we are as a country and how important having the strongest military in the world is." - Shawn Roberge (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"The events of Sept. 11 made me more aware of my surroundings and reminds me why I’m fighting for our country by serving in the U.S.Air Force." - Zach Wiltse (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"That day gave me a better understanding of why we take the fight to our adversaries and allowed me to know how devastating an attack on our home front can be." - Jacob Rutter (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"Sep. 11 made me realize how there are truly evil people in the world and people are vulnerable at any time. I also realized how important public service is." - Gary Allen (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"Since that tragic day, I now realize realize how short life can be and I try my best every day to never take life for granted. You never know what the next day will bring." - Candace Goldfuss (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"Since Sept. 11, I noticed the economy have taken a serious dip, so I think people are more cautious about what they are purchasing." - Chris Schafer (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"What happened makes me think of the importance of coming together as a nation to defend my country’s freedom against terrorism." - Chris Giles (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Base reflects on how Sept.11 changed their lives

"I heard about the attack when I was in 6th grade and realized that life wasn’t as simple as I had thought and made me feel more patriotic. I couldn’t wait to grow up and be able to do something to help my country." - Carmella Kraus (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Curry)
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Fairchild civilian awarded

Michael Miller, a 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Energy Management Control Systems operator, evaluates one of three EMCS here Aug. 31. He was awarded the U.S. Federal Energy Management Program’s 2011 Federal Energy and Water Management Award for Exceptional Service Aug. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott King)
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EFMP families gain access to resources, fun

Robin Everett and her children, from left, Isaac, Wyatt, Eli and Jack attend the 3rd Annual Exceptional Family Member Program Information and Fun Fair Aug. 26 at the Deel Community Center. Everett’s husband, Tech. Sgt. Nathan Everett, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, is currently serving at the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Wash. Holly Lytle of the ISAAC Foundation shares information about obtaining alternate therapies for Autism that currently are not covered by TriCare. More than 100 people attended the EFMP Fair and about a dozen different helping agencies, both at Fairchild Air Force Base and the Spokane community, provided information about available services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Buzanowski)
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CATM

Senior Airman Rodney Wilkins and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Jackson, 92nd Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors, go over the hits with 1st Lieutenant John Schroeder, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, while qualifying at CATM on Fairchild Aug 26. The CATM instructors are trained to read the targets and inform the shooters if they need to adjust their sights, improve on their breathing or work on other firing fundamentals. The training that Airmen receive at Fairchild’s CATM ensures everyone is capable and confident with handling their weapon. CATM instructs marksmanship fundamentals and techniques, weapons and range safety, subdepot level firearm maintenance and repair, range operations and safety criteria, controlling and storing weapons and ammunition. (U.S. Air Force photos/Staff. Sgt. Michael Means)
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CATM

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Jackson, 92nd Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, observes and instructs Airmen from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing while they qualify at CATM on Fairchild Aug 26. The training that Airmen receive at Fairchild’s CATM ensures they are capable and confident with handling their weapon. (U.S. Air Force photos/Staff. Sgt. Michael Means)
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