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  • Injured Idaho hiker rescued by Fairchild crews

    Fairchild Airmen rescued a 36-year-old female rock climber Sept. 20 near Priest Lake, Idaho, after she suffered injuries to her face, lower leg and foot.The victim, Ammi Midstokke, had just summited the west side of Chimney Rock and was making her way across the Talus Fields on the afternoon of

  • POW/MIA ruck march pays tribute

    Members of Team Fairchild held a 5K Prisoner of War and Missing In Action ruck march in Miller Park here, Sept. 19, affording participants an opportunity to ruck and pay tribute to those who were captured, missing or gave their lives while serving their country.The event was used as a way to

  • MWD handlers face obstacles

    The 60th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog team and the 60th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Structural Welding shop are two units that would not normally work closely together.However, in support of their four-legged wingmen, the Airmen are overcoming financial hurdles by building their

  • President Obama Addresses Military Members at MacDill

    In his recent visit to U.S. Central Command, President Barack H. Obama took time to address Team MacDill September 17, 2014.During the address, Obama thanked military and family members for shouldering the responsibilities in dealing with the challenges of our new century."Here at MacDill, you know

  • AFTC member voices teen concerns at training session in San Antonio

    A National Air Force Teen Council Midwest representative here recently attended a Joint Service Teen Council training session in San Antonio with other teens from across the country representing the Army, Navy and Air Force.The event was designed for representatives to speak on behalf of other

  • Piece of the Fight: Defenders let the K9s do the Talking

    It's "ruff" defending the main gate; weather conditions aren't always great, shift hours are long and guards are up at all times.However, the main gate is the first line of defense, and if you're an intruder trying to infiltrate the installation, you're barking up the wrong tree.The unofficial motto

  • WPAFB hosts national disaster training

    More than 55 personnel from various mobile acute care teams within the National Disaster Medical System attended a three-day training event conducted by Department of Health and Human Services, Headquarters Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command, which was held here Sept. 3-5. The

  • REO Speedwagon entertains military audience

    Honoring the sacrifices made by both military and emergency services members alike, REO Speedwagon entertained an audience primarily made up of America's veterans during a Grandstand performance at the Spokane Interstate Fair here Sept. 11."We owe so much to you," said Kevin Cronin, the band's lead

  • Travis Brass brings new Air Force sound to AV

    The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West's Travis Brass ensemble headlined the fifth annual Celebrate America on the Blvd. event in Downtown Lancaster Sept. 6. They performed at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. The BLVD was "everything American" with a classic car and bike show, live