Survival team crushes competition

Competitive Airmen representing squadrons across the base participated in Fairchild's first Great Race on Oct. 13. The teams were challenged mentally and physically figuring out clues and overcoming physical activities while trying to be first across the finish line. The Great Race, a spin-off of

Fairchild Remotivation Flight closing their doors

Soon dust will gather on the now pristine floors of one base building. The chrome will slowly lose its shine, and one final turn of the key will leave the building uninhabited. The only thing remaining the same after the closure of the 92nd Mission Support Squadron Remotivational Flight will be the

Oktoberfest

Medical group captain stays fit 'French' style

Living up to the Air Force's "Fit to Fight" motto is about more than being able to run the required 1.5-mile distance for one Fairchild Airman. It is about completing a marathon race in all 50 states. At 30, Capt. Brigitte French, 92nd Medical Group Public Health Flight commander, has run marathons

AMC command chief master sergeant shares thoughts on enlisted welfare

The following are excerpts from an interview with Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Barron Jr., Air Mobility Command's command chief master sergeant, during a recent visit to Fairchild Air Force Base. Q. What was the purpose of your visit to Fairchild? A. First and most important, to say thanks. Thanks to

Airdrop system protects Airmen, Soldiers

Many geographic regions, such as Iraq and Afghanistan, where Coalition Forces serve today are remote, mountainous and littered with potential enemy combatants. Getting supplies to friendly troops in these areas is challenging at best, and often requires convoy movements across vast

AMC declares IOC for C-130J

Air Mobility Command has declared Initial Operational Capability for the C-130J, the Air Force's premier intratheater airlifter. The declaration is the result of an extensive effort by the total force team to meet specific IOC criteria including: - Successful completion of Qualification Operational

President, military leaders dedicate Air Force Memorial

On behalf of a grateful nation, the President of the United States accepted the Air Force Memorial in a dedication ceremony here attended by military leaders of the past and present, political and business representatives and thousands of ordinary citizens and Airmen alike. "A soldier can walk the

Travis Airmen place first in national firefighting competition

A team of firefighters from Travis Air Force Base Calif., finished first in the individual heats portion of the 2006 U.S. National Firefighter Combat Challenge held here Oct. 13 and 14. In the individual heat team competition the best three team member times was totaled for the team time. The Travis

America soars on Air Force wings

The United States of America depends on its Air Force to defend the population, deliver global effects and jointly accomplish national objectives to an extent unseen in the history of mankind. In my 35 years of service, many things have changed. Yet, what has remained constant is the extraordinary