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Rescue Flight saves stranded camper

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Capt. Cameron Clement, physician’s assistant with the 336th Training Support Squadron here, administers medical aid in a UH-1N Huey helicopter Sept. 18 to a 39-year-old man who had been stranded in the Cascade Mountains since Sept. 12. Captain Clement was part of a five-man team dispatched from Fairchild to evacuate the wounded man to a waiting ambulance. “We’ve got a great bunch of professionals flying here,” said Col. Scott Greene, 336th Training Support Group commander in praise of the crewmembers. “These guys performed outstandingly; I’m really proud of them.” (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Jacob Bragg)
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Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief

Chief Master Sgt. David Nordel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief
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Fairchild in the running for Installation Excellence Award

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Briefly following a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape water survival demonstration, Othello Richards, KREM 2 News reporter, interviews Col. Nicholas Desport, Air Mobility Command Installation Excellence Award inspection team Sept. 15, about what was being inspected and why Fairchild was chosen as one of the three finalists. An award of one million dollars to be used for base improvement will go to the Air Force first place winner. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Fairchild welcomes new commander

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, gives his first speech to Team Fairchild during a wing change-of-command ceremony here Sept.17. Colonel Thomas, moved to Fairchild from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo /Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Fairchild welcomes new commander

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott III, 18th Air Force commander, presents Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, with the guide-on during the 92nd ARW change-of-command ceremony here Sept. 17. Colonel Thomas succeeds Col. Tom Sharpy, whose next assignment is in Washington D.C., as the wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Retreat commemorates 9/11

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Team Fairchild Airmen stand at parade rest during a Patriot’s Day Retreat here Sept. 11. Almost 1,000 Fairchild Airmen and guests from Spokane, Wash., attended the ceremony commemorating the men and women who died in the World Trade Center and Pentagon terrorist attacks Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Retreat commemorates 9/11

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Three members of Fairchild’s Honor Guard lower the American flag during a Patriot’s Day Retreat here Sept. 11. After lowering the flag, the Honor Guard members folded it and presented it to Col. Thomas Sharpy, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, during the formal commemoration of the men and women who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Since that day seven years ago, 1.3 million people have served in the United States military in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Retreat commemorates 9/11

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Thomas Sharpy, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to a crowd of almost 1,000 Airmen and guests during a Patriot’s Day Retreat here Sept. 11. The ceremony was held in honor of the men and women who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, seven years ago. The colonel, who was serving at the White House in Washington D.C., as Senior Military Aide to the Vice President of the United States during the attacks, thanked attending Airmen for their service to the United States and the Global War on Terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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Major’s son hits the jackpot

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Thomas Sharpy, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, throws Maj. Robert Moore, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, a high five to congratulate him on his son’s second place finish in Air Mobility Command’s MATCH-UP 2008 game Sept. 8. The major’s son, Austin, won $7,000. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Joshua Chapman)
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Major’s son hits the jackpot

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Col. Thomas Sharpy, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, presents Maj. Robert Moore, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, with a MATCH-UP check for $7,000 on Sept. 8. Major Moore accepted the check on behalf of his son Austin, who won second place in Air Mobility Command’s MATCH-UP 2008 game. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Joshua Chapman)
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10K and Half Marathon runners race for gold

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – First Lieutenant Craig Christ crosses the finish line and places first in the male under - 30 category during the Half Marathon at Miller Park Sept. 6. Winners of the 10K race are as follows: female under 30- Michelle Aikman, male under 30- Aaron Wilson, female over 30- Tamara Labit, male over 30- Greg Hamilton. 20K winners include: female under 30- Amanda Berquist, male under 30- Craig Christ, female over 30- Monica Williams, male over 30- Jonny Barnes. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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10K and Half Marathon runners race for gold

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Runners race off the starting line at Miller Park here Sept. 6, marking the first annual 10K and 20K race. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Honorary Commanders visit SERE school

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Fairchild’s Honorary Commanders witness a water survival demonstration by the 336th Training Group at the Aquatic Center here Sept. 5. The act included a mock plane crash and water rescue preformed by Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Honorary Commanders visit SERE school

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class David Jones, 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Rescue and Escape specialist, demonstrates to Fairchild’s Honorary Commanders how to use your surroundings to start a fire on the “back 40” here Sept. 5. An assortment of wood, plastic spoons, lint and brush were used in the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Honorary Commanders visit SERE school

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class Justin Gordon, 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, explains to Fairchild’s Honorary Commanders how to build a shelter using natural resources in the “back 40” located on the survival side of base Sept. 5. The tour also included water survival helicopter rescue demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Education Fair kicks off upcoming fall semester

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Free merchandise and flyers from different universities are given to Airmen interested in starting school this semester during the Fall Education Fair here Sept. 3. Representatives were available to answer questions and give advice on how to take the first step toward receiving a college degree. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Education Fair kicks off upcoming fall semester

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Jon Miesegaes, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University assistant director of academic support, briefs Staff Sgt. Jon Meller, 141st Air Refueling Wing crew chief, about the career opportunities that Embry-Riddle University has to offer during the Fall Education Fair here Sept. 3. Representatives from local universities were eager to share the programs available to anyone interested in furthering their education. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Melissa Barnett)
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Airmen recognized at the Wing Promotion Ceremony

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Col. Blaine Holt, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, leads Airmen as they repeat their oath of enlistment during the Wing Promotion Ceremony at Club Fairchild Aug. 28. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Eunique Stevens)
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Airmen recognized at the Wing Promotion Ceremony

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Newly promoted staff sergeants recite the non-commissioned officer charge during the Wing Promotion Ceremony at Club Fairchild Aug. 28. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Eunique Stevens)
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Dare Camp hones children

NINE MILE FALLS, Wash. – Children demonstrate the ability to overcome fears by engaging in the obstacle course Aug. 22. Various events were set up to provide leadership, confidence and group dynamics. The skills learned at the Dare Camp teach the children better communication and self image through interaction with positive role models (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III) 080822-F-F4709-002 NINE MILE FALLS, Wash. – Children demonstrate the ability to overcome fears by engaging in the obstacle course Aug. 22. Various events were set up to provide leadership, confidence and group dynamics. The skills learned at the Dare Camp teach the children better communication and self image through interaction with positive role models (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. JT May III)
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