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Fairchild students learn fire prevention

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Sparky the Fire Dog greets an excited kindergarten class from Michael Anderson Elementary School as they arrive at the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire station Oct. 3. The tour of the fire station kicked off Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3 -10. The week was dedicated to teaching fire safety to children, kindergarten through sixth grade. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Fairchild students learn fire prevention

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – A kindergarten class from Michael Anderson Elementary School enjoys cake with Sparky the Fire Dog after a tour of the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire station Oct. 3. A fire truck jumping castle, a fire truck water demonstration, and cake were provided to the fire department to begin Fire Prevention week. The cake was donated by the Fairchild Commissary. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Logistics officer receives Bronze Star

KANDAHAR AIR BASE, Afghanistan – Capt. Carl Close, a 92nd Logistics Readiness officer, poses in front of a memorial on Kandahar Air Base during his recent deployment to Afghanistan. Captain Close was bestowed the Bronze Star shortly after his arrival home for meritorious service in a combat zone. The Bronze Star is the nation’s fourth highest honor for meritorious service. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Logistics officer receives Bronze Star

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Bronze Star recipient Capt. Carl Close and his wife, Kara, walk off stage after a medal ceremony Monday afternoon recognizing the captain's efforts in Kandahar Afghanistan. Kara stayed behind during the year he was deployed to Afghanistan, a hardship many military families endure during today’s high operations tempo. “A year is a long time,” said Captain Close during his ceremony speech. “I thank my wife for being here.” The captain’s father, visiting from North Carolina, also attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Logistics officer receives Bronze Star

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Capt. Carl Close (right), from the 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron, and Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, pose with a Bronze Star medal certificate signifying Captain Closes’ meritorious service work while forward deployed to a combat environment. The captain received the medal for his service in Afghanistan April 2007 – April 2008, where he was the Embedded Training Team Senior Fuels Mentor for the Afghan National Army’s Forward Support Depot in Kandahar. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Logistics officer receives Bronze Star

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Capt. Carl Close (right), Bronze Star medal recipient from the 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron, salutes Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, at his medal presentation ceremony at Fairchild Monday afternoon. The captain received the medal for his service in Afghanistan April 2007 – April 2008, where he was the Embedded Training Team Senior Fuels Mentor for the Afghan National Army’s Forward Support Depot in Kandahar. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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92nd ARW commander addresses first term Airmen

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Donald Schroeder, 92nd Mission Support Squadron, address Airmen at the First Term Airmen Center Sept. 26. The Airmen were briefed on how important they are to Fairchild’s mission and were given the opportunity to ask questions. (U.S Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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92nd Air Refueling Wing Golf Tournament

SPOKANE, Wash. – Maj. Curtis Wichers, 36th Rescue Flight commander, Lt. Col. Michael McNerney, 66th Training Squadron director of operations, and Capt. Timothy Hanks, Pacific Air Force Det 166th Training Squadron commander, pose for a photo at Downriver Golf Course Sept. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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92nd Air Refueling Wing Golf Tournament

SPOKANE, Wash. – Col. Blaine Holt, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, drives the ball down the fairway during Fairchild’s 92nd ARW Golf Tournament. The event was held at Downriver Golf Course Sept. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Airman recognized for achieving next rank

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, presents Chief Master Sgt. William Stamper, 92nd Maintenance Group superintendent, with the spirit award Sept. 30. The award is given to the squadron that displays the most enthusiasm during the Wing Promotion Ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Airman recognized for achieving next rank

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, swears in promotees recognized at the Wing Promotion Ceremony Sept. 30 at Club Fairchild. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Airman recognized for achieving next rank

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, leads newly promoted staff sergeants in the non-commissioned officer charge during the Wing Promotion Ceremony at Club Fairchild Sept. 30. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Airman-to-be brings bag of cookies for dorm Airmen

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – First sergeants Master Sgt. Robert Swanson, 92nd Communications Squadron, and Master Sgt. Todd Berliner, 92nd Maintenance Squadron, pose with Isabel Brick Sept. 29. Miss Brick is a local military supporter and Delayed Entry Program member awaiting orders for the Air Force’s Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Miss Brick baked 1,000 cookies for Fairchild Airmen living in the dormitories. Her reason, she explained, was a natural extension of a random act of kindness, a concept that Miss Brick had recently researched online. “I've been getting donations from people around my neighborhood. Safeway has graciously donated supplies toward the cause, and [I’ve been] asking people at work to donate change at the end of the day,” she said. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Joshua K. Chapman)
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Funhouse grand opening at the FunSpot

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Children race to explore the new Toddler Zone and Funhouse during the grand opening Sept. 26. The area between the skating rink and batting cages in the FunSpot now includes two separate play areas; one for toddlers only, and the other for ages 4 to 12. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airmen 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Funhouse grand opening at the FunSpot

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, kicks off the grand opening of the Funhouse by acknowledging everyone involved with making the Funhouse a success at the FunSpot Sept. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airmen 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Volunteers Make National Public Lands Day A Success

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Three eager participants, Tami Calhoun, Diane Wulf and Joel Espinoza from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight are seen clutching their treasures (ponderosa pine and common snowberry) to be planted in support of National Public Lands Day. These volunteers graciously assisted the children from Michael Anderson Elementary in planting numerous native trees and shrubs Sept 25. (U.S. Air Force photo / Mary Farver)
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Volunteers Make National Public Lands Day A Success

First Lt. Hans Winkler, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, helps kids from Michael Anderson Elementary plant a native shrub (common snowberry) on National Public Lands Day celebrated Sept. 25 at Fairchild. (U.S. Air Force photo / Mary Farver)
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Volunteers Make National Public Lands Day A Success

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Children from Michael Anderson Elementary eagerly get down and dirty, helping to plant more than 600 trees and shrubs, joining in the celebration of National Public Lands Day Sept. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo / Mary Farver)
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Volunteers Make National Public Lands Day A Success

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Ron Horlacher and Sarah Nemer, both from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, work on completing a pedestrian bridge as part of National Public Lands Day Sept. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo / Mary Farver)
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Command Chief swears in new Senior NCO inductees

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Fairchild non-commissioned officers swear to uphold the Senior NCO Charge during the Senior NCO Induction Ceremony at Club Fairchild Sept. 25. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, swore in the inducted members at the ceremony’s conclusion. (Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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