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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Sipos, 92nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, practices biting techniques on U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dillon Johnson, 92nd SFS military working dog handler, during a local leaders’ visit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. Leaders within the community had the opportunity to interact with Team Fairchild Airmen to gain perspectives on the multifaceted operations of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)
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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Local community leaders pose for a photo alongside U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Refueling Wing after an incentive flight at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 22, 2025. These unique experiences provide community leaders with firsthand direct into the 92nd ARW’s operations, leading to informed advocacy and support for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)
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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

U.S. Air Force 92nd Air Refueling Wing pilots, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker during an incentive flight over the Pacific Northwest, Aug. 22, 2025. These unique experiences provide community leaders with direct insight into the 92nd ARW’s operations, leading to informed advocacy and support for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)
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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Zack Zappone, Spokane City Council Member, District 3, speaks to Col. Chad Cisewski, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, in the flight deck of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an incentive flight over the Pacific Northwest, Aug. 22, 2025. These unique experiences provide community leaders with direct insight into the 92nd ARW’s operations, leading to informed advocacy and support for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)
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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Mayor Terri Cooper, city of Medical Lake Mayor, speaks to Senior Airman Mersadie Hudson-Kimmel, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, during an incentive flight over the Pacific Northwest, Aug. 22, 2025. Incentive flights provide individuals outside of the Air Force a closer look at the missions and objectives that Airmen accomplish each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)
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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Matthew Cowles, Spokane Police Department assistant chief, poses for a photo in the flight deck of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an incentive flight over the Pacific Northwest, Aug. 22, 2025. Incentive flights provide individuals outside of the Air Force a closer look at the missions and objectives that Airmen accomplish each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)
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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Kitty Klitzke, Spokane City Council Member, District 3, takes a photo while inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an incentive flight over the Pacific Northwest, Aug. 22, 2025. Incentive flights provide individuals outside of the Air Force a closer look at the missions and objectives that Airmen accomplish each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clare Werner)
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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Local community leaders underwent simulated parachute deployment as they were hoisted into the air and practiced emergency procedures within the parachute simulator during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. Parachute simulators provide a safe and controlled environment for military personnel to develop essential skills and build confidence in emergency procedures, ultimately enhancing survivability during actual airborne operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)
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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Local community leaders experienced the challenges and demands of airborne operations firsthand while participating in parachute simulator training during a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. These immersive experiences fostered dialogue between community leaders and Team Fairchild members, providing insight into the wing’s diverse missions and cultivating a deeper understanding of its role in the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)
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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Droit, 92nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control trainer, informs local leaders about the impact windmills have on air traffic and safety during their visit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. This brief addressed the potential impact of wind turbines in the vicinity of a flightline and air traffic control tower due to their potential to interfere with radar systems, navigational aids and visual line-of-sight, thereby posing significant safety risks to air traffic operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)
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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Michael Cathcart, Spokane city council, District 1, elected official stares down the sights of a weapon during a base tour for local community leaders at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. This immersive experience fostered dialogue between community leaders and Team Fairchild members, providing insights into the wing’s diverse missions and cultivating a deeper understanding of its role in the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)
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Local Leaders tour Fairchild AFB

Jennifer Morton, Airway Heights city council member, holds a weapon during a base tour for local community leaders at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Aug. 22, 2025. This immersive experience fostered dialogue between community leaders and Team Fairchild members, providing insights into the wing’s diverse missions and cultivating a deeper understanding of its role in the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)
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Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing initiate the crane portion of a Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During the event, Airmen learned to perform bag lifts, crane lifts and composite recovery operations. They also received debog training to learn the process of separating an aircraft from the environment in which it is stuck. These skills ensure Airmen are ready to deliver timely response capability if called up to recover downed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)
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Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing initiate the simulated bag lift portion of a Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During the event, Airmen learned to perform bag lifts, crane lifts and composite recovery operations. They also received debog training to learn the process of separating an aircraft from the environment in which it is stuck. These skills ensure Airmen are ready to deliver timely response capability if called up to recover downed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)
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Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event

Tech. Sgt. David Freebourn, 92nd Maintenance Squadron crash recovery program manager, oversees the simulated bag lift portion of a Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During the event, Airmen learned to perform bag lifts, crane lifts and composite recovery operations. They also received debog training to learn the process of separating an aircraft from the environment in which it is stuck. These skills ensure Airmen are ready to deliver timely response capability if called up to recover downed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)
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Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for the simulated bag lift portion of a Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During the event, Airmen learned to perform bag lifts, crane lifts and composite recovery operations. They also received debog training to learn the process of separating an aircraft from the environment in which it is stuck. These skills ensure Airmen are ready to deliver timely response capability if called up to recover downed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)
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Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing participate in a Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 12, 2024. During the event, Airmen learned to perform bag lifts, crane lifts and composite recovery operations. They also received debog training to learn the process of separating an aircraft from the environment in which it is stuck. These skills ensure Airmen are ready to deliver timely response capability if called up to recover downed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)
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Aircraft commander

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eli Young, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, and Capt. Ryan Turner, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, open the nose landing gear door for a preflight inspection at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Sept. 15, 2019. Turner is in the final stages of completing his aircraft commander upgrade program and prepares for final evaluation as he leads mission planning during a temporary deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesenia Landaverde)
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Aircraft commander

Team Fairchild flying crew chiefs perform a post flight check at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 17, 2019. To become a pilot, students must understand the basics to theory of flight, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures and mission tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesenia Landaverde)
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Aircraft commander

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Turner, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, and Capt. Ntungwe Sobe, 384th ARS KC-135 aircraft commander, prepare to take off at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 30, 2019. The responsibility of an aircraft commander is earned through several hours of flying and training, and can take two to three years from when pilots first gain their wings. To become a pilot, students must understand the basics to theory of flight, air navigation, meteorology, aircraft operating procedures and mission tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesenia Landaverde)
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