What units are stationed at Fairchild AFB?

Fairchild has two wings, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, and the 141st ARW. Other units include the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape school, medical detachments, a weapons squadron and the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency.

What is Fairchild Air Force Base known for?

Fairchild is home to a wide variety of units and missions. Most prominent is its air refueling mission, with two wings, one active, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, and one national guard, the 141st Air Refueling Wing, both flying the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker.

Where is the B-52 boneyard?

– A piece of American history is on the move, and it has been spotted across parts of the Mesa and Gilbert area. A B-52 bomber plane is being moved from a boneyard in Pima County to a new home in Oklahoma City. The plane was built in 1961 and taken out of commission in 2008.

How many squadrons are on Fairchild AFB?

Fairchild has two wings, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, and the 141st ARW. Other units include the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape school, medical detachments, a weapons squadron and the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency. Watch the Team Fairchild Mission Video 2020 here.

Is Fairchild Washington a good base?

Fairchild AFB is a great place to be stationed. The Pacific Northwest is a scenic gem of the U.S., and there’s plenty to do here.

How big is Fairchild Airforce Base?

6,151 acres
As the host unit to Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., the wing controls 6,151 acres and 1,687 buildings.

What caused the B-52 crash at Fairchild Air Force Base?

The accident investigation concluded that the crash was primarily attributable to Holland’s personality and behavior, USAF leaders’ inadequate reactions to the previous incidents involving Holland, and the sequence of events and aircrew response during the final flight of the aircraft.