AMC commander visits Fairchild

Gen. Raymond E. Johns, Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, visited here May 18 to speak with members of Team Fairchild and participate in the Spokane Lilac Festival Torchlight Parade."I couldn't be more proud of the way you continue to meet the war fighter's needs." Johns said as he spoke about

Fairchild pays respect, honors heroes during Police Week

Team Fairchild, and more importantly, the 92nd Security Forces Squadron, paid tribute to their comrades who have fallen in the line of duty during National Police Week here the week of May 15.National Police Week occurs each year in recognition of the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement.

USAF Band of the Golden West performs for Armed Forces Day

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West packed their instruments and headed south from Travis to Torrance, Calif. to play in the 53rd Annual City of Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration May 17. Band members from the USAF Band of Mid-America at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. joined the band for the

U.S. Navy, Air Force develop engine modification that may save billions

The U.S. Navy and Air Force stand to save more than $2 billion after jointly developing an engine modification that will keep critically important aircraft flying for years.The two services and industry worked together to develop and field a modification to CFM International's CFM56-2 (F108) engine,

Slideshow: Run for the Wall memorial ride

More than 1000 people participated in this year's Run for the Wall, a 2600 mile, 10-day road trip across the country. Starting in California and ending in Washington D.C., the mission of RFTW is to honor all service members past, present and those who were declared missing in action or prisoners of

Team Scott salutes local veterans on Honor Flight

After waking up to catch an early flight, 26 World War II veterans stepped off a bus and approached the long, awaited sight. Some smiled and for many tears began to fall down their wrinkled, aged faces as they saw the tall, pale granite walls of the WWII memorial for the first time. On May 21,

ASAM takes classroom abroad

Advanced Study of Air Mobility students from the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center applied classroom theories to operational realities during visits with military units throughout U.S. Pacific Command, May 6-18. With stops at Yongsan Army Garrison and Osan Air Base in Korea; Yokota Air Base in

Building a new beginning

Honoring our nation's defenders

"To Protect and Serve." These words are seen on police cars across America - the mantra of law enforcement officers who place their lives on the line daily to protect the communities they live and serve in. Many police officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their communities.

Security Forces Remembers Those who have Fallen