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The Cheney Award honors an Air Force member for an act of valor, extreme fortitude or self-sacrifice in a humanitarian interest, performed in connection with aircraft, but not necessarily of a military nature. It is presented in memory of 1st Lt. William Cheney, who was killed in an air collision over Italy in 1918. (Courtesy Photo)


Fairchild Airmen receive Cheney Award

The Cheney Award honors an Air Force member for an act of valor, extreme fortitude or self-sacrifice in a humanitarian interest, performed in connection with aircraft, but not necessarily of a military nature. It is presented in memory of 1st Lt. William Cheney, who was killed in an air collision over Italy in 1918. (Courtesy Photo)

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Lt. Gen. Jerry Harris, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements, presents Master Sgt. John Kelly the General Lew Allen Jr. Trophy for 2016, during a ceremony at the Pentagon, April 21, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wayne A. Clark)
2nd Lt. Katherine Miranda, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs media operations chief, and Capt. David Liapis, 92nd ARW chief of Public Affairs, load a vehicle with boxes of bottled water to be provided to private well owners near the base Apr. 28, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The Air Force is providing clean drinking water to residents whose water wells tested above the Environmental Protection Agency's lifetime Health Advisory levels for PFOS/PFOA during recent sampling.
Military students from the local area pose for a group photo after being awarded their scholarship certificates during the OSC scholarship reception in the Red Morgan Center at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 27, 2017. The scholarship money came from earnings donated by the Fairchild Thrift Store whose volunteers put in more than 3,200 hours of their free time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)
Libby Moore, Officers’ Spouses Club scholarship coordinator, speaks to students and parents during the OSC scholarship reception in the Red Morgan Center at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 27, 2017. The grants range from $250 to $1,250 for military dependents who maintain a 3.5 grade point average and is available for all branches of the military, including retired guard and reserve personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)
Effective Apr. 26, 2017, in addition to allowing for voluntary separation for pregnancy before the birth of a child, Airmen will now be able to apply for separation after the birth of a child. Policies regarding medical care for those separating prior to birth of a child remain in accordance with existing separation Air Force Instructions. (Courtesy Photo)
Retired Col. Marty Mahrt speaks about his triumphs and close calls during his time in North Vietnam during the Leaders Inspiring for Tomorrow Summit Apr. 21, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The LIFT conference and engagement showcased 18 featured storytellers over a single-day who shared their stories of inspiration, innovation, character and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)
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A trainer and trainee interact during a lesson of radar monitoring at the Air Traffic Control Tower Apr. 18, 2017, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. All ATC Airmen are trained in tower and radar operations, yet require up to a year of additional on the job experience before that can man a station solo.
Air Traffic Control Airmen respond to the direction of the watch supervisor in preperation for an incoming aircraft Apr. 18, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The control tower is manned by by four positions, Flight Data, Ground Control, Local Control and Watch Spuervisor.
The base air traffic contol tower stands above the flightline Feb. 8, 2017 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The tower is positioned to give a complete view of the airfield and to give an unobstructed view of all incoming flights.
An Air Traffic Control trainee works a senario on the tower simulator Feb. 3, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The tower simulator is able to give trainees any situation to increase skills and help memorization.
Airman 1st Class Deanna Wagner, 92nd Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control journeyman, talks about working in the control tower Feb. 3, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. ATC airmen undergo extensive on the job training before they are able to be certified by the Federal Avation Administration.