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May 16, 2023
509th Weapons Squadron tests new cargo loading crane with goal to expand KC-135 capabilities

Airmen from the 509th Weapons Squadron tested a new prototype Pack and Transport Reloader (PATR) crane during an integration training at a special operations forces exercise at Hurlburt Field, May 7-12, 2023. The 509th WPS partnered with Fairchild Air Force Base’s innovation cell to create the crane
Oct. 25, 2022
92nd LRS selected to use new electronic fuels transaction system, streamlining mission capabilities

The 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron installed Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) devices on the installation for aircraft and ground transportation to enhance and digitalize fuel operations Oct. 24. EPoS devices operate in real time, eliminating the use of paper and decreasing the probability of human
March 3, 2022
Fairchild Innovation Cell propels Inland Northwest Spark Tank Competition to the next level

Team Fairchild’s annual Inland Northwest Spark Tank Competition hosted by the brand new Innovation Cell was held on February 24, 2022.The competition is designed to ignite and empower Airmen to foster new ideas that will create a more efficient, lethal, and combat-ready force and to fund those
Jan. 21, 2022
Fairchild welcomes AMC leadership team, showcases innovations

Team Fairchild welcomed Air Mobility Command’s leadership team, Jan. 6, 2022, showcasing Fairchild’s mission and innovations.During the visit, Gen. Mike Minihan, AMC commander and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, AMC command chief, received an inside look at the innovations Team Fairchild has
Dec. 8, 2020
92nd MXS innovates bracket essential to extending KC-135 lifespan

The 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology shop, created a jackscrew mounting bracket for the KC-135 Stratotanker after the discovery of a damaged bracket during a routine inspection.
Nov. 13, 2019
Innovation funds propel 92nd LRS, save AF money

The 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron was recently awarded innovation funds to pursue a state-of-the-art oil analyzer to improve vehicle maintenance flight operations and save the Air Force approximately $35,000 per year. The idea was first presented at Team Fairchild’s Inland Spark Pitch
Oct. 31, 2019
Airmen light up Spark Tank with bright ideas

Airmen participated in a Team Fairchild Energy Innovation Spark Tank event hosted by the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Oct. 29, at the Red Morgan Center. All Airmen were welcome to pitch their innovative energy ideas to a panel that consisted of 92nd CES leadership, energy management and
April 24, 2019
2019 LIFT inspires innovation at Fairchild

Team Fairchild hosted the third annual Leaders Inspiring for Tomorrow summit April 19 at the base theater, with this year’s topic focused on inspiring innovation. This year’s summit consisted of seven speakers ranging from retired military, active duty, business executives, and civilians with ties
May 14, 2018
MXS Airmen get innovative, save AF dollars

Fairchild Airmen use early generation equipment and aircraft every day to support the global air refueling mission; most of it built and manufactured over 50 years ago. This equipment requires precious care, expert craftsmanship and innovative maintenance to stay mission capable.The 92nd Maintenance
April 16, 2018
RESET improves pediatric care

The 92nd Medical Group Pediatric Clinic implemented a new concept of operations: rewarding, efficiency, setting priorities and empowering team members, or RESET, to their system of patient care.

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