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The B-29 Superfortress “Enola Gay” dropped the first atomic bomb, dubbed “Little Boy,” during the attack on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II on August 6, 1945. On August 6, the same day as the bombing of Hiroshima, Maj. Richard Ira Bong, a former Lockhead P-38 Lightning pilot and Medal of Honor recipient was killed when the Lockhead P-80 Shooting Star he was piloting during a test flight exploded midflight. Fairchild AFB‘s “Bong Street,” was named in honor of him. (Courtesy Photo)


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The B-29 Superfortress “Enola Gay” dropped the first atomic bomb, dubbed “Little Boy,” during the attack on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II on August 6, 1945. On August 6, the same day as the bombing of Hiroshima, Maj. Richard Ira Bong, a former Lockhead P-38 Lightning pilot and Medal of Honor recipient was killed when the Lockhead P-80 Shooting Star he was piloting during a test flight exploded midflight. Fairchild AFB‘s “Bong Street,” was named in honor of him. (Courtesy Photo)

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Master Sgt. Jeremy Reed, 22nd Training Squadron First Sergeant, participates in the Defender Challenge at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 18, 2018. The challenge was part of National Police Week to honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Airmen from the 22nd Training Squadron participate in the Defender Challenge during National Police Week at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 18, 2018. Teams raced to complete series of timed obstacles to include securing a building and 4-person push-ups.
Airman 1st Class Kyle Riley, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal apprentice, shows Michael Anderson Elementary student’s EOD tools during the National Police Week Law Enforcement Exposition at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, on May 16, 2018. The 92nd CES EOD, military working dogs and the Spokane Police Department provided children with hands-on demonstrations.
Col. Johan Deutscher, 141st Air Refueling Wing commander, renders a salute to the colors presented by members of the Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard and a law enforcement officer during a National Police Week Memorial Retreat Ceremony at Fairchild AFB, Washington, May 16, 2018. A retreat ceremony was held in remembrance of fallen law enforcement members with the U.S. flag being retired.
A member of the Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard and a law enforcement official lower the flag during a National Police Week Memorial Retreat Ceremony at Fairchild AFB, Washington, May 16, 2018. National Police Week pays recognition to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
Henry Rolon, Spokane Police Department Sector Chief patrol agent, speaks about the importance of Police Week during a National Police Week Memorial Retreat Ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 16, 2018. The retreat is a ceremony during National Police Week to honor fallen law enforcement professionals.
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Nicole A. Mann, NASA astronaut, prepares to be flipped upside down by Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape specialists during a water survival course at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 18, 2018. One simulation that the NASA team completed during their stay at Fairchild, was the dunker course. Trainees are strapped inside a modular egress training system that simulates a mock helicopter with lap belts that submerges into water and rotates to teach aircrew how to find their exits to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde)
The NASA team and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist prepare to hold their breath and be completely submerged underwater during a water survival course at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 18, 2018. The 22nd Training Squadron’s SERE specialists hosted NASA astronauts, contractors and engineers for water survival training to support readiness and currency in all required training competencies to complete any potential future mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde)
The NASA team and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist pose for a photo after completing the water survival course at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 18, 2018. The NASA team completed the dunker course. Trainees are strapped inside a modular egress training system that simulates a mock helicopter with lap belts that submerges into water and rotates to teach aircrew how to find their exits to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jesenia Landaverde)
Fairchild Air Force Base leadership pose with members of Greater Spokane Incorporation May 21, 2018. Yvonne Batts presented the Air Mobility Command Abilene Trophy to the Greater Spokane community at GSI. Spokane competed with other AMC communities for best community support to their corresponding AMC bases. This is the fourth time Spokane has won the trophy. (From left to right) Col. Alan Hart, 92nd Maintenance Group commander, Col. Scot Heathman, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, Todd Mielke, GSI chief executive officer, Yvonne Batts, Abilene Trophy committee member, Kevin Twohig, Spokane facilities district, Chief Master Sgt. Lee Mills, 92nd ARW command chief.
Col. Matthew Fritz, Air Mobility Command Acquisition Requirements Division chief and prior 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, and Capt. Brandon Scott, 92nd ARW executive officer, were chosen as 2017 PACE award recipients for their outstanding leadership and dedication to their team during the LIFT summit. (Courtesy Photo