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  • 375th AMW welcomes new command chief

    The 375th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its new command chief April 7, 2014.As the wing's command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Wesley Mathias serves as the senior enlisted leader and principal advisor to the commander on matters relating to the health, welfare and morale, readiness, and personal

  • Cancer survivor leads Air Force survival school

    "I'm thankful that it was me and not my wife or kids," said Col. William "Bill" Thomas, on his diagnosis with throat cancer while studying at the Air War College in February 2011. According to the Mayo Clinic, throat cancer refers to cancerous tumors that develop in the throat, larynx or tonsils.

  • From Planes to Trains

    Retiring after 20 years of service may seem like a far off dream for some, but one enthusiastic Team Dover loadmaster has not only accomplished this dream, but has also landed his life-long dream job once he retires. Tech. Sgt. Doug Beish, 436th Operations Support Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy

  • Fairchild finance hosts top AF comptroller, discusses new audit program

    The Honorable Dr. Jamie Morin, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Financial Management and Comptroller, visited Fairchild April 1 to observe the rollout of the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System, the new method by which the Air Force will maintain audit readiness in regards

  • MacDill builds partnership with Tampa General Hospital

    The 6th Medical Group and members of Tampa General Hospital conducted a meeting March 26, 2014 at TGH in Tampa, Fla. to mark the beginning of building bonds within the community. During the meeting, they discussed progress and growth of current partnerships.As a result of MacDill downsizing from an

  • Pope Airman selected to perform with Tops in Blue

    An Airman from Pope Army Airfield, N.C., was selected for the Air Force's world-renowned performing arts group, Tops in Blue, March 17.Staff Sgt. Andrew Bowman, 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron material management specialist, was selected as a trumpet player for the 2014 team after an online

  • WWII Spokane veteran honored 70 years later

    A radio operator assigned to the 9th Army Air Corps and Spokane, Wash., native was honored 70 years after his death during a funeral and memorial service at Fairmount Memorial Park March 22 in Spokane.Cpl. Lester Zornes was flying to England to prepare 82nd Airborne paratroopers for dropping behind

  • Fairchild's historic "White House" headquarters retired

    For nearly 75 years, the Fairchild headquarters, affectionately known as the "White House," has served the region providing numerous units throughout the years a place to call home.White House construction completed on Feb. 5, 1943, and the Army took ownership June 14 of the same year. The building

  • Tax season support at Scott AFB

    Your "residency" can have far reaching effects, such as determining where you file and pay taxes, where your will is probated, and where you can vote. Below is a brief overview of the residency rules and requirements. This is not a complete and comprehensive guide. If you are uncertain about you or

  • Fairchild snow team keeps roads clear, base mission ready

    The winter of 2013-2014 has brought Fairchild inclement weather, and the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron snow barn team members have continued to keep the roads and parking lots cleared for the base populace."Our priority one mission for snow removal is the active airfield, to include the alert routes