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Arabian Peninsula welcomes the RG-33

BALAD, Iraq - Members of Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force’s Group Support Battalion convoy new RG-33’s to forward operating bases for use by Special Operations personnel June 1. These RG-33’s, also known as Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protective vehicles, are the newest addition to the Special Forces arsenal. (U.S. Navy photo / Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph W. Pfaff)
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Arabian Peninsula welcomes the RG-33

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq – An RG-33 heads back to the safety area carrying members of Special Operations Task Force-West after explosive ordinance disposal technicians performed a controlled detonation of recovered Iraqi munitions June 1. After the controlled blast, several members of SOTF-W had the opportunity to hone their skills on the RG33 remote weapons system at the firing range. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Larry W. Carpenter, Jr.)
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141st Air Refueling Wing officer receives high honor

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Lt. Col. Jim Brooks, 141st Operations Group and Program Manager of the C-26 program, receives the Bronze Star Medal from Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers and the Commander of the 141st Air Refueling Wing, Col. Gregory Bulkley, during a ceremony Nov. 2 at Fairchild. He received this medal for meritorious achievement in his work to develop the first concept of operations for a new deployed mission within the Special Operations Command. Colonel Brooks served as the Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron commander for a joint task force. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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92nd ARW Airmen receive top awards

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, presents the Bronze Star Medal to Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Beaty, 92nd Security Forces manager, at the Wing Commander’s Call Monday. The chief received the medal for his service in Camp Bucca, Iraq, August 2007 – January 2008, he was a security forces manager of troops in charge of detainees. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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92nd ARW Airmen receive top awards

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, presents the Combat Action Medal to Senior Airman Alan McNew, 92nd Security Forces journeyman, at Wing Commander’s call Monday morning. He received the medal for his service in Camp Bucca, Iraq, December 2007 – March 2008. The Airman survived a direct hit by an improvised explosive device while sustaining small arms fire throughout while supporting operations in Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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92nd ARW Airmen receive top awards

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, presents the Bronze Star Medal to Maj. David Robertson, 92nd Maintenance Group commander executive officer, during the Wing Commander’s Call at the theater here Nov. 5. The major received the medal for his service while deployed to Afghanistan May 2007 – 2008, where he was the headquarters staff mentor for Afghan National Command Kabul. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Eunique Stevens)
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92nd ARW Airmen receive top awards

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, pose with a Bronze Star Medal certificate signifying the command chief’s meritorious achievement while forward deployed to a combat environment. The command chief received the medal for his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom January – July 2008, where he served as superintendant of the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group and the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing as a catalyst for 2,132 combat-related trauma resuscitations, 1,516 intensive care admissions, and 2,732 air evacuation missions. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa L. Barnett)
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Fairchild recognizes the newly promoted

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, swears in the newly promoted recognized at the Wing Promotion Ceremony Oct. 31 at Club Fairchild. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Fairchild recognizes the newly promoted

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hawxhurst, 66th Training Squadron superintendent, steadies himself between the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Col. Robert Thomas, the 66th Training Squadron commander, Lt. Col. John Holm, and the 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, along with his two daughters, after dawning his service coat signifying his status as a newly promoted chief here Oct. 31. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Global Credit Union donates groceries to Fairchild Airmen

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE Wash. – Maj. Jason Knight, 92nd Mission Support Squadron commander, steers a cart of groceries donated by the Global Credit Union at Fairchild to the Airman & Family Readiness Center here Nov. 4. Employees of the credit union managed fundraising activities and made personal contributions toward the cause, which will support A&FRC activities and military families on base. “We’re proud to support our men and women in uniform in any way we can,” said a representative from the bank. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Joshua Chapman)
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Col. Gregory Bulkley, 141st Air Refueling Wing commander

Col. Gregory Bulkley, 141st Air Refueling Wing commander
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Fairchild Airman serves in inaugural fashion

Washington – Senior Airman Gustavo Corte stands in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 29. Airman Corte is a member of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee preparing for the 56th Presidential Inaugural on Jan. 20, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Kathrine McDowell)
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Boo Bash makes big scare

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Two children dressed up as an Egyptian pharaoh and a witch, play “Mummy Wrap” by twirling a friend in rolls of toilet paper while at the FAN Club Boo Bash Oct. 29. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa L. Barnett)
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Boo Bash makes big scare

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Children take turns playing “Frank and Brains,” guessing what’s inside each covered cauldron at the FAN Club Boo Bash Oct. 29. The night's events included a costume contest, cash prizes, pumpkin decorating, caramel apples and other party activities. FAN Club members and families enjoyed the event for free. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa L. Barnett)
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Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers coins Bronze Star recipient

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Representative Cathy McMorris-Rodgers presents Capt. Carl Close, 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron officer, with her official coin in the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander’s office Oct. 27. Both Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd ARW commander, and the congresswoman acknowledged the captain’s accomplishments while serving in southern Afghanistan April 2007 – April 2008. The coin represents a token of gratitude for Captain Close’s service and dedication while fighting the Global War on Terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Veteran’s Hospital introduces new MRI Clinic

SPOKANE, Wash. – Col. Anne Sproul, 92nd Medical Group commander, speaks about how the new MRI clinic will benefit veterans Oct. 17. Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers was also in attendance during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Veteran’s Hospital introduces new MRI Clinic

SPOKANE, Wash. – The new magnetic resonance machine at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Spokane, Wash., is ready for business. The MRI section of the hospital is one of four in the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Veteran’s Hospital introduces new MRI Clinic

SPOKANE, Wash. – Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers and Col. Anne Sproul, 92nd Medical Group commander, cut a ceremonial ribbon at the Veteran Affairs Hospital Oct. 17. The event culminated the grand opening of the magnetic resonance imagining section of the hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Veteran’s Hospital introduces new MRI Clinic

SPOKANE, Wash. – Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers remarks on the importance of Veteran Affairs hospitals throughout the country Oct. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Airmen send life source to combat troops

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – U.S. Army phlebotomist Reiko Adsuara prepares to draw blood while Airman 1st Class Steve Gamboa, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, lies back in his chair anxiously awaiting a needle prick Oct. 23. The Airman’s donation will help support troops in forward-deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Eunique Stevens )
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