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April 16, 2012
Team Fairchild receives growth award

Members of Team Fairchild supported the base's 18th year of participation in Arbor Day at the Survival School Campus here April 13. "I love coming to Fairchild for Arbor Day," said Garth Davis, Spokane County Conservation District forester. "You guys know how to do it right. 18 years is longer than
April 16, 2012
Scott boxer is one of the best in the country

Senior Airman Adam Hassan, 375th Communications Squadron, fought through two weeks of try-outs and three months of intense training to be announced the best boxer in the Air Force and one of the top 10 boxers in the U.S.He had to compete against everyone who submitted a package to even get into the
April 12, 2012
Fairchild command post: Air National Guard, active duty Airmen work side-by-side

Working at the Fairchild Air Force Base command post is serious business. They are always watching for, and responding to anything that may threaten the lives or property of Fairchild's military assets."The command post is a nerve center that responds to input from a variety of sources, and then we
April 11, 2012
Photos: Airmen ensure jets are ready

Repair journeymen from the 92nd Maintenance Squadron perform required maintenance on tires for Fairchild's KC-135 Stratotankers here April 5.Over time the tires wear down and need to be replaced. In order for these Airmen to complete their portion of the mission, they must take apart and inspect
April 9, 2012
McConnell's firefighters turn up the heat

Temperature rising. "Keep moving, remember your training." Facemask fogging. Muscles straining along the beat of an exhausted heart. A firefighter's body and mind is often placed in harm's way for the safety of others. Improvements on vehicles, gear and equipment have improved their fight against
April 6, 2012
Travis signs 1,800 for Military Saves drive

More than 1,800 Airmen took a pledge to save money, pay down debt and build wealth over time during the Military Saves Campaign at Travis this year. Second Lt. Travis Hollin, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron took the reins this year as the wing point of contact. Through the diligent efforts of his
April 3, 2012
Team Scott says goodbye to old 375th AES Building

Demolition began April 2 on Building T-505, the old home of the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and after a short ceremony, Team Scott members participated in part of the demolition.Col. Edward Farley, 375th AES commander, and Col. Kevin Webb, 375th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, smashed
March 29, 2012
Motorcycle safety time again: The 'Hurt Study' - Think safe, practice safe, be safe

"The Department of Defense takes motorcycle safety very serious," said Mark Rupert, 92nd Air Refueling Wing, deputy chief of safety. "Along with having the appropriate license to operate a motorcycle, the DOD also requires before operation of any motorcycle, individuals must successfully complete an
March 28, 2012
Joint Base MDL Facebook page reaches 5,000 Fans

The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Facebook fan page officially reached 5,000 fans March 27.The aptly named, "Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst," Facebook page officially launched on July 27, 2010 and in a short amount of time, has earned recognition as the number three Facebook page in Air
March 28, 2012
AMC bases test new E-Gatekeeper program

A new, online program to streamline the approval of official visitors and certain sponsored guests such as distinguished visitors, staff assistance visitors, inspector, auditors and trainers at Travis AFB will begin a 90-day test phase April 2. The intention of Air Mobility Command's E-Gatekeeper

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