News

March 31, 2011
Despite different operating locations Fairchild supports Oddysey Dawn

In the last week, Airmen of the 92nd and 141st Air Refueling Wings have stood alert for missions supporting Japan, sent KC-135s forward to support Operation Odyssey Dawn, and continue to be the lead wing supporting the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan."And we're doing this from three different
March 31, 2011
Comprehensive Airman Fitness: CAIB dedicated to solving issues for Fairchild Airmen, families

Got issues? The Community Action Information Board, or CAIB, is just the group that can fix it. The CAIB is chaired by the wing commander and consists of several squadron and group commanders as well as relevant base support agencies. The group meets on a quarterly basis to address issues, concerns
March 31, 2011
Dover Airmen support Operation Odyssey Dawn

Three Team Dover C-5M Super Galaxy aircrafts delivered cargo in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya March 23-27.Both the Air Force Reserve's 709th Airlift Squadron and active-duty's 9th AS here worked overtime this past weekend in a tag-team effort of several cargo transport missions,
March 30, 2011
Volunteers aid pets during Operation Pacific Passage

For nearly a week, a small portion of the Travis Air Force Base passenger terminal was filled with barking, growling, and even a few "oohs" and "ahhs." Men and women returning to the U.S. from Japan as part of Operation Pacific Passage were accompanied by not only their spouses and children, but
March 29, 2011
Photo essay: Team Travis welcomes last flights from Japan

by Asante Garrott60th Air Mobility Wing Public AffairsMilitary family members arriving from Japan began their inprocessing here from March 22 with the final flight arriving March 28. Family members voluntarily departed Japan following the recent natural disaster.View the slideshow.
March 29, 2011
Photo essay: Joint Base Lewis-McChord C-17 lands at Aviano for Odyssey Dawn mission

A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., landed at Aviano Air Base on a mission in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn on March 20, 2011. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in
March 29, 2011
Last Operation Pacific Passage mission arrives at Travis

The last flight transporting military family members who voluntarily departed Japan as part of Operation Pacific Passage arrived March 28 at Travis Air Force Base.One hundred fifteen passengers were greeted by Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps members along with hundreds of volunteers who
March 29, 2011
Travis volunteers aid Operation Pacific Passage

Nearly 1,000 service members from the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines along with family members, civil service workers and community leaders volunteered March 22 through March 28 in support of Operation Pacific Passage.Team Travis, in conjunction with the Airman and Family Readiness Center, joint
March 29, 2011
Mother, daughter of Navy chaplain stop at Travis as part of Operation Pacific Passage

One of the first luxuries Bethany Metzger enjoyed upon returning stateside Monday was something she never thought she would treat as such: tap water.The 19-year-old Navy chaplain's daughter and her mother, Becky, were on their way to Wichita, Kan., arriving at Travis as part of the final flight of
March 29, 2011
New commander takes helm of Joint Base Charleston's 437th AW

Col. Erik Hansen took command of the Air Mobility Command's largest C-17 wing during a change of command ceremony here March 22 at Nose Dock 2. Colonel Hansen officially assumed command of the 437th Airlift Wing from the outgoing wing commander, Col. John Wood, who has commanded the wing since May