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National guardsmen appreciated at Michael Anderson School

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Guardsmen at Michael Anderson School shovel a flat cafeteria roof, broke up ice dams, opened storm drains and cleared fire exits here Jan. 8. Nearly 200 Air and Army National Guard personnel assisted with snow removal throughout the Spokane region. Guardsmen were called by an emergency proclamation issued by Governor Chris Gregoire. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Michael Stewart, Jr.)
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Dental Squadron sergeant re-enlists at home

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – Col. Blaine Holt, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, shines two thumbs up as he prepares to depart after the re-enlistment ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Michele Glaspie, 92nd Aeromedical Dental Squadron, Dec. 19. The Colonel was joined by a small group, including the 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, and Lt. Col. Paul Nelson, the 92nd AMDS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Mikel Daniel)
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Dental Squadron sergeant re-enlists at home

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – Tech. Sgt. Michele Glaspie, from the 92nd Aeromedical Dental Squadron, receives a coin from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, Col. Blaine Holt, after a reenlistment ceremony in front of the Sergeant’s home Dec. 19. Colonel Holt, Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, the 92nd ARW command chief, and Lt. Col. Paul Nelson, the 92nd AMDS commander, journeyed to the sergeant’s home to carry out the reenlistment ceremony when she was unable to make it to base due to severe weather conditions. The entourage arrived in a Humvee to navigate through the snow. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Mikel Daniel)
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Sterling donates 100 gifts to aid Fairchild families

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Employees of Sterling International with the Animal Rescue Division and staff from the Airman & Family Readiness Center pose in front of toy boxes donated by Sterling to the Santa’s Helpers program here Dec. 12. More than 50 boy and 50 girl toys appropriate for ages 6 – 11 were donated to the program. The toys will be given to parents E-5 and below at Fairchild to help with the financial stresses of Christmas shopping this holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa L. Barnett)
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Members of Fairchild Air Force Base get arrested for the Santa Lock-up

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Suzanne Filion, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, is arrested for the Santa Lock-up by Tech Sgt. Max Talley and Senior Airman Mark Green, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, Dec. 4. Money raised from the Santa Lock-up supports organizations such as Drug Abuse Resistance Education, a police officer-led series of classroom lessons taught from Kindergarten through the 12th grade. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Darlene West)
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Members of Fairchild Air Force Base get arrested for the Santa Lock-up

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Rhonda Love, director of Child Development Center, gets detained by Tech Sgt. Max Talley, 92nd Security Forces Squadron Military Dog Trainer, during the Santa Lock-up Dec. 4. The Santa Lock-up is a yearly fundraiser to help support the Defenders Association and Operation Warm Heart. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Darlene West)
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Wing commanders dedicate new main gate sign

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Commanders from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing, Col. Robert Thomas and Col. Gregory Bulkley, respectively, pose in front of the new main gate sign commemorating the union of the 92nd and 141st ARWs here Dec. 11. Despite numerous name changes over the years, the 92nd has called Fairchild Air Force Base home; the 141st, one of the nation’s oldest Air National Guard flying units, has been stationed in the Spokane area since 1924. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Joshua Chapman)
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Annual Christmas-tree lighting has children singing

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – The music director of Michael Anderson Elementary, Rachael Dunn, leads a children’s choir in holiday carols during the annual Christmas-tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3. The children performed for families before lighting the tree. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Darlene West)
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Annual Christmas-tree lighting has children singing

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Santa Claus waves to spectators from a 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire engine along Poplar Avenue after the base Christmas-tree was lit Dec. 3. Children visited Santa at the chapel following the lighting. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Darlene West)
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Annual Christmas-tree lighting has children singing

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Fairchild families observe the annual Christmas-tree lighting ceremony near the main gate Dec. 3. The ceremony has been held since the base first opened. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Darlene West)
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SERE career field recognizes newest graduates

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Graduates of the 66th Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Class 09-01 don their berets during a SERE graduation at the base theater Dec. 10. The beret is selectively bestowed to SERE specialists to reflect their professionalism, excellence and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa L. Barnett)
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SERE career field recognizes newest graduates

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Master Sgt. Alan Price, 66th Training Squadron , survival, evasion, resistance and escape commandant, presents the Cadre Award to Airman 1st Class James Kachmar, a new graduate of the SERE technical school with the 66th Training Squadron, at the base theater Dec. 10. The Cadre Award is given to the student who best exemplifies the spirit of the SERE specialist career field. The selection is based on leadership qualities such as integrity, responsibility, knowledge, ethics and professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Mellissa Barnett)
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Holiday card contest officially judged

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, judge organizational holiday cards as they peruse the sidewalk near the main gate here Dec. 11. Members from squadrons throughout the base spent days preparing the cards that will stand in front of the base Christmas tree throughout the holiday season. Winners of the contest will be announced in Wing Stand Up on the Dec. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Joshua K Chapman)
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Holiday card contest officially judged

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, judge organizational holiday cards as they peruse the sidewalk near the main gate here Dec. 11. Members from squadrons throughout the base spent days preparing the cards that will stand in front of the base Christmas tree throughout the holiday season. Winners of the contest will be announced in Wing Stand Up on the Dec. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Joshua K Chapman)
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Airmen celebrate first milestone in professional military education

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – The 92nd Air Refueling Wing Commander Col. Robert Thomas, and Senior Master Sgt. Wesley Mathias, 92nd Operation Support Squadron, present Senior Airman Tony Fancher, 22nd Training Squadron, survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, with the John Levitow Award, during the Airman Leadership School graduation Dec. 4. The prestigious award sponsored by the Air Force Sergeants Association is the highest professional military education award bestowed in enlisted PME courses indicating excellence in academics, leadership and peer standing. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jocelyn A. Ford)
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A&FRC receives $5,000 check from TriWest Service Director

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – TriWest Healthcare Alliance Service Area Director Mike Hanley presents a check for $5,000 to the 92nd Medical Group Commander, Col. Anne Sproul, accompanied by Maj. Jason Knight, the 92nd Force Support Squadron commander, and Maureen Hartford, the acting Director of the Airman & Family Readiness Center, at Fairchild Dec. 11. TriWest donated the funds in the spirit of the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo / Master Sgt. Scott Woller)
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Capt. Aaron Wilson 92nd Air Refueling Wing assistant staff judge advocate

Capt. Aaron Wilson 92nd Air Refueling Wing assistant staff judge advocate
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Squadron doubles in size

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Suzanne Fillon, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, and Maj. Jason Knight, 92nd Force Support Squadron commander, unveil the new 92nd FSS Guideon during a re-designation ceremony Dec. 2. The former 92nd Mission Support Squadron re-designated as the 92nd FSS to combine functions and personnel of the 92nd SVS and 92nd MSS into one unit. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa L. Barnett)
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Squadron doubles in size

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Lt. Col. David Ellison relinquishes command of the 92nd Services Squadron to Col. Suzanne Filion, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, during the squadron’s inactivation ceremony Dec. 2. Per Air Force guidance, the functions of the 92nd SVS transferred to the new 92nd Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Tops in Blue showcase top performance

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Members of the Air Force Tops In Blue perform for a group at the Veterans Administration Hospital Dec 2. Along with their stop at Fairchild and other U.S. bases, Tops in Blue will venture the world entertaining forward-deployed troops in various locations, including Iraq, Qatar, Afghanistan and Kuwait. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Eunique Stevens)
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