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  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Ekker inspects the 97th Air Refueling Squadron’s memorabilia box before loading it onto Fairchild’s KC-135 Stratotanker

    Fairchild regains historic 97th ARS memorabilia

    A KC-135 Stratotanker and aircrew from Fairchild AFB retrieved the 97th Air Refueling Squadron’s heritage box from Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, Aug. 20. Inactive since Sept. 30, 2004, the squadron’s box full of memorabilia brings the squadron’s history to light as they prepare to reactivate here on Oct. 1, 2019.
  • Airmen from the 384th Air Refueling Squadron fly into MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

    Fairchild tankers refuel Marine aircraft

    A KC-135 Stratotanker and Airmen from the 384th Air Refueling Squadron performed aerial refueling with two F/A-18C Hornets from the Marine Aircraft Group 31 while flying over Georgia, Aug. 27, 2019.
  • Gary Roach, The American Legion department commander, presents the Spirit of Service Award to Airman 1st Class Nicholas Loew, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, during the annual American Legion Department Convention in Spokane, Washington, July 19, 2019. A commitment to the local community led to Loew selflessly volunteering in 33 separate events, for a total of 364 hours. Furthermore, he rallied nineteen volunteers to serve over 3 thousand dinners to less fortunate at the City Gate homeless shelter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesenia Landaverde)

    Fairchild Airman wins 2018 American Legion Spirit of Service Award

    A Team Fairchild Airman was awarded the 2018 American Legion Spirit of Service Award at the annual American Legion Department Convention June 19. Airman 1st Class Nicholas Loew, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Distribution specialist, was presented the award for his extensive community involvement on and off base.
  • Airmen form the 22d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron view a display during the Shell 77 memorial ceremony, May 3, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The three Airmen remembered were Capt. Mark T. Voss, Capt. Victoria A. Pinckney and Tech Sgt. Herman “Tre” Mackey III., who were deployed to 22d EARS from the 92d Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

    Airmen from 22d EARS honor Shell 77 legacy

    Airmen from the 22d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and the tanker community paused for 77 seconds of synchronized silence to commemorate the legacy of the fallen heroes of “Shell 77” May 3, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Six years ago, the air refueling community lost three of their own when a KC-135R crashed in Chaldovar, Kyrgyz Republic, after departing to conduct a combat mission. The aircrew members who died were Capt. Mark T. Voss; Capt. Victoria A. Pinckney; and Tech Sgt. Herman “Tre” Mackey III., who were deployed to the 22d EARS in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, reviews key points of full spectrum readiness during a “State of the Wing” all-call at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 20, 2019. Salmi gave recognition to Team Fairchild’s recent accomplishments continuation of Fairchild’s legacy of excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)

    Commander addresses Team Fairchild on ‘State of the Wing’

    Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, hosted three “State of the Wing” all-calls to discuss upcoming events for the wing, the way ahead on housing concerns and initiatives such as Fairchild University and Inland Spark Mar. 18, 20 and 22. Salmi also discussed his priority for the 92nd ARW to maintain full spectrum readiness, which goes beyond donning mission oriented protective posture gear.
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright watches as 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists conduct apprehension avoidance and combatives training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 21, 2019. During Wright’s visit, he learned the ins-and-outs of becoming a SERE specialist and the different methods of training conducted around the Inland Northwest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

    CMSAF Wright visits Team Fairchild

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Team Fairchild for an in-depth look at the missions of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and 336th Training Group Survival School March 21-22.
  • Team Fairchild’s all-women flight aircrew pose for a photo in honor of Women’s History Month at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Mar. 8, 2019. The flight commemorated Raymonde de Laroche, a pioneer in aviation and the first woman in the world to receive a pilot’s license more than 100 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)

    Team Fairchild performs all -women refueling flight

    An all-female air refueling mission was performed by Team Fairchild Airmen today in honor of Women’s History Month at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The effort highlighted women’s integration in every aspect of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing mission, which is to provide responsive air refueling and agile combat support across the full-range of military operations.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Kanphaus, 92nd Air Refueling Wing base honor guard NCO in charge, prepares to instruct cadets of the Civil Air Patrol 21st Fairchild Composite Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 26, 2019. Cadets from the 21st Fairchild Composite Squadron visited the base honor guard to learn drill movements and procedures conducted by honor guardsmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    Team Fairchild Honor Guard trains CAP cadets

    Team Fairchild's 92nd Air Refueling Wing base honor guard trained cadets from the Civil Air Patrol 21st Fairchild Composite Squadron on performing color guard duties, flag movements and rifle procedures Feb. 26 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.
  • Senior Airman Laura Wakes, 92nd Medical Group diagnostic imaging technologist, prepares to take an x-ray of a patient’s hand at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 25, 2019. Diagnostic imaging is one of the 17 flights within the Air Force’s Biomedical Sciences Corps. The BSC specialty is less known due to being embedded into the existing sections of Air Force medical groups that Airmen and dependents use every day, serving to compliment and strengthen patient care. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine)

    Fairchild celebrates BSC week

    Team Fairchild honors the Air Force’s Biomedical Sciences Corps’ 54th anniversary by participating in the Air Force’s recognition of BSC Appreciation Week 28 Jan. through 1 Feb. The BSC comprises of a diversified range of subject matter experts within the Air Force’s patient care systems, such as optometry, clinical psychology, pharmacy, physical therapy and many more.
  • Team Fairchild Airmen stationed abroad open a Treats 2 Troops package Dec. 4, 2018, at Morón Air Base, Spain. Treats 2 Troops is part of KREM 2 News' initiative to spread holiday cheer to military service members stationed abroad during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

    Treats 2 Troops sends holiday spirit abroad

    During the month of December, more than 40 holiday care packages made their way to Team Fairchild Airmen stationed at Morón Air Base, Spain, as part of KREM 2 News’ initiative, Treats 2 Troops.
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