Inland Spark Hub, Washington State
U.S. Air Force Col. J. Scot Heathman, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, holds up a logo idea for the new ‘Inland Spark’ thinker space being built at the Red Morgan Center at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash... More
An Airman tries an ice cream sample at the 2018 Fairchild
An Airman tries an ice cream sample at the 2018 Fairchild Food Truck Festival, Aug. 28, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The food truck festival afforded the chance for Team Fairchild to get a tas... More
Lower tier Airmen provide mentorship and feedback to
Lower tier Airmen provide mentorship and feedback to high ranking officers and senior enlisted members during a reverse mentorship session at Fairchild Air Force Base, May 4, 2018. Nearly one hundred senior lea... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
No Drone Zone, Washington State
A newly posted sign at the base’s main gate announces a ban on all drones, or small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 1, 2019. The Air Force instituted the ban on s... More
Dov Baron, Leadership Development headline speaker,
Dov Baron, Leadership Development headline speaker, relates his experiences of finding purpose after a suffering a terrible injury at the Leaders Inspiring For Tomorrow event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washin... More
(From left to right) Airman 1st Class Parker Ricker,
(From left to right) Airman 1st Class Parker Ricker, Fairchild Honor Guardsman, Sherry Horner, Civil Air Patrol Spokane Composite Squadron cadet, Airman 1st Class Nathan Walker, Fairchild Honor Guardsman, Chr... More
A F-15E Strike Eagle approaches the refueling boom
A F-15E Strike Eagle approaches the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 92nd Air Refueling Wing May 24, 2017, over the state of Washington, USA. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed to perform... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
The Taps Player, Washington State
(ret) U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Kowzan, 506th Retired Military Veterans Band trumpet and bugle player, waits side-stage for his performance of playing "taps" near the conclusion of the 2018 Spokane Veteran's Day ... More
Dr. Gary Chapman presents the "5 Love Languages" to
Dr. Gary Chapman presents the "5 Love Languages" to Airmen and families at the Fairchild Air Force Base theater, 1 August, 2018. According to Chapman's book: not everyone uses the same "language" to communicate... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Tracy Minke, 18th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Capt. Tracy Minke, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, sets-up a specialized litter rack on a 384th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during an AE exercise near Kadena Air... More
Staff Sgt. Bethany Bowater, 22nd Training Squadron
Staff Sgt. Bethany Bowater, 22nd Training Squadron survival specialist, peeks out from under the ground foliage Apr. 28, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Survival students undergo a challenge to move 200 m... More
A student provides an injection to a ‘wounded’ training
A student provides an injection to a ‘wounded’ training mannequin during the Tactical Combat Casualty Care course at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 12, 2019. TCCC is designed to help lessen prevent... More
Peter Maxwell, KHQ reporter, experiences what it’s
Peter Maxwell, KHQ reporter, experiences what it’s like to work in chemical protective gear during a Year of the Defender media day event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 29, 2019. Chemical, biolog... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Regan, 92nd Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Regan, 92nd Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, frisks a role-player during a high-risk situation training exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 15... More
92nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen evacuate local
92nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen evacuate local media members to a safe area after a simulated explosion training exercise during a Year of the Defender media day event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washingt... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, talks
Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, talks with Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets while visiting the base’s new Inland Spark thinker space during a base visit May 22, 2019 at Fairchild Air Force... More
Kids enjoy free cotton candy at the 2018 Fairchild
Kids enjoy free cotton candy at the 2018 Fairchild Food Truck Festival, Aug. 28, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The base has a decades-long history of offering a yearly picnic for its Airmen, bu... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
Tech. Sgt. Manuel Painter, 92nd Aerospace Medicine
Tech. Sgt. Manuel Painter, 92nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental technician, delicately details a cast tooth for a dental prosthesis Apr. 7, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Artistic and machini... More
Staff Sgt. Paul Herrold, 22nd Training Squadron survival
Staff Sgt. Paul Herrold, 22nd Training Squadron survival specialist, finishes a handmade fire at a training site Apr. 17, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Survival specialists hold classes out in ... More
Christian Maple, Civil Air Patrol Spokane Composite
Christian Maple, Civil Air Patrol Spokane Composite Squadron cadet, receives assistance from Airman 1st Class Larrah Lara, 92nd Force Support Squadron force management apprentice, while practicing "presenting c... More
U.S Air Force Band of the Golden West members play
U.S Air Force Band of the Golden West members play acoustic songs for parents, patients and hospital staff within an intensive care pediatric ward at the Sacred Heart Children's Hospital, Spokane, Washington, J... More
Airmen from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron simulate
Airmen from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron simulate facing-off against an armed role-player during a high-risk situation training exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 15, 2018. The training... More
Sylvie Di Guisto, corporate trainer and image consultant,
Sylvie Di Guisto, corporate trainer and image consultant, gave insights into the psychology of making first impression at the Leaders Inspiring For Tomorrow event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April ... More
Undercover, Fairchild air force base
Staff Sgt. Bethany Bowater, 22nd Training Squadron survival specialist, peeks out from under the ground foliage Apr. 28, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Survival students undergo a challenge to move 200 m... More
Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, Chief
Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, 18th AF command chief, and their spouses Kelly Barrett and Trish Simpson, visit the Survival Evasion Resistance Escape School’s ... More
Firefighters from the Airway Heights Fire Department
Firefighters from the Airway Heights Fire Department test hose pressure while preparing for a Major Accident Response Exercise drill near Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 9, 2019. Team Fairchild has se... More
A role-player simulates brandishing an explosive vest
A role-player simulates brandishing an explosive vest and opening-fire on an entry control point during a high-risk situation training exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 15, 2018. Instructor... More
Claude Silver, VaynerMedia Chief Heart officer, gave
Claude Silver, VaynerMedia Chief Heart officer, gave insights in the need to not only treat others humanely, but to be human yourself at the Leaders Inspiring For Tomorrow event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Was... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
Dr. Gary Chapman, relationship councilor and author,
Dr. Gary Chapman, relationship councilor and author, speaks to Airmen and families about the "5 Love Languages" at the Fairchild Air Force Base theater, 1 August, 2018. The "5 Love Languages" highlights the var... More
Alexis Ross, Spokane Valley Tech student, displays
Alexis Ross, Spokane Valley Tech student, displays her "bullying prevention bracelet" project during the Eastern Washington Regional Science and Engineering Fair at the Spokane Washington State University campu... More
A volunteer spins cotton candy for base children at
A volunteer spins cotton candy for base children at the 2018 Fairchild Food Truck Festival, Aug. 28, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Festival attendees enjoyed free food, rides and could win priz... More
Dr. Liz Cavallaro, U.S. Navy Leader Development educator
Dr. Liz Cavallaro, U.S. Navy Leader Development educator and coach, stressed the importance of feedback between leadership and peers at the Leaders Inspiring For Tomorrow event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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A firefighter from the Airway Heights Fire Department
A firefighter from the Airway Heights Fire Department the scene around a helicopter crash trainer during a Major Accident Response Exercise drill near Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 9, 2019. Partneri... More
Team Fairchild Airmen from the 92nd Civil Engineering
Team Fairchild Airmen from the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department and the 92nd Medical Group Bio-environmental squadron present and discuss various hazardous material detection equipment and protec... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
A firefighter from the Airway Heights Fire Department
A firefighter from the Airway Heights Fire Department pulls out lengths of fire hose while preparing for a Major Accident Response Exercise drill near Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 9, 2019. The MARE... More
Airmen attending a base all-call use their smart phones
Airmen attending a base all-call use their smart phones to follow along and interact during the presentation at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 26, 2018. Fairchild leadership supporting Airmen is a ... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Steven Bleymaier, Air Mobility
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Steven Bleymaier, Air Mobility Command Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection director, is handed a microphone by Col. J. Scot Heathman, 92nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, be... More
Sherry Horner, Civil Air Patrol Spokane Composite Squadron
Sherry Horner, Civil Air Patrol Spokane Composite Squadron cadet, holds a ceremonial flag while practicing "presenting colors" with Honor Guardsmen at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 26, 2018. CAP ca... More
Air Mobility Command and Team Fairchild host representatives
Air Mobility Command and Team Fairchild host representatives from several partner nations at the Mobility Guardian 2019 International Planning Conference held at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 18, ... More
A base Honor Guard trainee pays attention to flag bearing
A base Honor Guard trainee pays attention to flag bearing instruction at Fairchild Air Force Base, August 4, 2018. Honor Guard trainees practice through the weekend during their training phase, as they will per... More
Airman Diego Najera-Dominguez, 92nd Logistics Readiness
Airman Diego Najera-Dominguez, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment apprentice (left), Staff Sgt. Jeffery Jones, 92nd LRS Individual Protective Equipment supervisor, and Jessica Par... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
Kansas Air National Guard 117th Air Refueling Squadron
Kansas Air National Guard 117th Air Refueling Squadron Airmen and a Fairchild instructor pilot return from completing Minimum Interval Take-Off training exercises at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 2... More
92nd Civil Engineering Squadron firefighters drive
92nd Civil Engineering Squadron firefighters drive into a training area during demonstration of the bases emergency response capabilities to members of the Spokane Local Emergency Planning Committee at Fairchil... More
The youngest members of the Tinkus San Simon Subsidiary,
The youngest members of the Tinkus San Simon Subsidiary, a Bolivian dance group, lead a four-abreast column while performing a native dance during a World Heritage Festival covered by Defense Information School... More
Dr. Gary Chapman autographs a complimentary copy of
Dr. Gary Chapman autographs a complimentary copy of his "5 Love Languages" military edition book at the Fairchild Air Force Base theater, 1 August, 2018. Chapman spent up to an hour after each presentation to s... More
Ozzie Knezovich, Spokane County Sheriff, related his
Ozzie Knezovich, Spokane County Sheriff, related his extensive experiences as Sheriff and the need to remain morally committed to public servitude at the Leaders Inspiring For Tomorrow event at Fairchild Air Fo... More
Airmen and their families enjoy the free attractions
Airmen and their families enjoy the free attractions at the 2018 Fairchild Food Truck Festival, Aug. 28, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Hundreds of base residents swarmed the fields near Heritag... More
Base Honor Guard coins sit ready to be given out during
Base Honor Guard coins sit ready to be given out during graduation at Fairchild Air Force Base August 10, 2018. Coins are a traditional keepsake given to those who are recognized for significant accomplishments... More
Airmen from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron simulate
Airmen from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron simulate facing-off against an armed role-player during a high-risk situation training exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 15, 2018. The training... More
Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Henzl, 92nd Security Forces
Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Henzl, 92nd Security Forces Squadron security forces manager, greets six members of local Spokane news agencies during a Year of the Defender media day event at Fairchild Air Force Base... More
Firefighters from the Airway Heights Fire Department
Firefighters from the Airway Heights Fire Department approach a helicopter crash trainer during a Major Accident Response Exercise drill near Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 9, 2019. In a display of t... More
Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, speaks
Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, speaks to Airmen from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing May 23, 2019, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. In September, Team Fairchild is scheduled to host more t... More
Staff Sgt. Micah Franklin, 92nd Aerospace Medicine
Staff Sgt. Micah Franklin, 92nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bio-environmental Engineering craftsman, briefs members of the Spokane Local Emergency Planning Committee on how Team Fairchild hazardous material res... More
A firefighter from the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron
A firefighter from the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department practices an escape technique at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Mar. 17, 2017. U.S. Air Force firefighters utilize specialized training f... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
A KC-135 Stratotanker sits partially disassembled in
A KC-135 Stratotanker sits partially disassembled in the 92nd Maintenance Group's main hangar for a regular isochronal inspection at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, November 9, 2018. ISO inspections can t... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lee Mills, 92nd ARW command chief, answer questions submitted via audience member smart phones during a base all-call at... More
Senior Airman Ciana Jones, 62 Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Ciana Jones, 62 Maintenance Squadron crew chief, directs a C-17 Globemaster to a parking spot at the start of Air Mobility Command’s Mobility Guardian 2019 exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa... More
(From left to right) Members of the U.S. Air Force
(From left to right) Members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West Master Sgt. Clint Whitney, vocalist and acoustic guitar player, Airman 1st Class Michael Havens, guitar, Staff Sgt. David Dormeus, Melo... More
Tech. Sgt. Manuel Painter, 92nd Aerospace Medicine
Tech. Sgt. Manuel Painter, 92nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental technician, displays a milling block and its computer simulated 3-D model prior to milling Apr. 7, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washingto... More
Staff Sgt. Paul Herrold, 22nd Training Squadron survival
Staff Sgt. Paul Herrold, 22nd Training Squadron survival specialist, looks through handle-hole on a handmade knife he made at a training site Apr. 17, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Survival spe... More
Dr. Gary Chapman speaks to Airmen and family members
Dr. Gary Chapman speaks to Airmen and family members on the "5 Love Languages" at the Fairchild Air Force Base theater, 1 August, 2018. The Fairchild chaplain corps brought the speaker to the base to inform res... More
Firefighters from the Airway Heights Fire Department
Firefighters from the Airway Heights Fire Department wrestle a hose while approaching a helicopter crash trainer during a Major Accident Response Exercise drill near Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 9,... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West Staff Sgt. Michelle
U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West Staff Sgt. Michelle Doolittle, vocalist, is assisted by a couple of young volunteers to sing a song for parents, patients and hospital staff within an intensive care pedia... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Training dummies await loading onto a 384th Air Refueling
Training dummies await loading onto a 384th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during an aeromedical evacuation exercise near Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2019. Eleven Team Fairchild Airmen traveled... More
Damian Smith, 92nd Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation
Damian Smith, 92nd Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation director, leads Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, 18th AF command chief, on a tour of the facilit... More
Dov Baron, Leadership Development headline speaker,
Dov Baron, Leadership Development headline speaker, relates his experiences of finding purpose after a suffering a terrible injury at the Leaders Inspiring For Tomorrow event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washin... More
Base Honor Guard trainees practice synchronized movements
Base Honor Guard trainees practice synchronized movements in formation at Fairchild Air Force Base, August 4, 2018. Airmen learn to not only hone rifle, flag, marching and casket movements, but practice constan... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, uses an interactive presentation to address Airmen during a base all-call at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 26, 2018. All-calls a... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Oosterhof, 92nd Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Matthew Oosterhof, 92nd Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, gives an engagement report to instructors during a high-risk situation training exercise at Fairchild Air Force B... More
Tech. Sgt. Alfred Esposito, 92nd Civil Engineering
Tech. Sgt. Alfred Esposito, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron Emergency Management craftsman, discusses specialized, networked detectors and tools Team Fairchild emergency responders could use in the event of a h... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Lt. Col. Gavin Dillon, 92nd Medical Group Bioenvironmental
Lt. Col. Gavin Dillon, 92nd Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering commander, reviews the project of Alexis Ross, Spokane Valley Tech student, during the Eastern Washington Regional Science and Engineering ... More
2nd Lt. Joseph Applewhite, 92nd Force Support Squadron
2nd Lt. Joseph Applewhite, 92nd Force Support Squadron officer promotion manager, scores the project of Zachery Miller, Deer Park Middle School student, during the Eastern Washington Regional Science and Engine... More
Chief Master Sgt. Lee Mills, 92nd Air Refueling Wing
Chief Master Sgt. Lee Mills, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief asks a question to the lower tier Airmen providing mentorship during a reverse mentorship session at Fairchild Air Force Base, May 4, 2018. Col... More
92nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen practice a show
92nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen practice a show of force traffic stop training exercise during a Year of the Defender media day event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 29, 2019. The U.S. Air Fo... More