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http://fairchildfamilysupport.org/
Operating as usual
Is working with military families something you have a heart for? Apply to work along side us at the Military and Family Readiness Center and join our Fairchild Military and Family Readiness Center
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement, administer, and counsel on Airman and Family Readiness Center's (A&F...
Our monthly Meet the Employer 💼 Job Fair is this Friday! Here are the 23 🏨🚓✈️ employers you will be able to meet:
(No federal endorsement intended)
All Ways Caring, Amazon, Boeing, Border Patrol, DSHS, First Command, HDT Global, Heritage Health, Machinists Institute, UTI Aerospace, Siemens, SNAP, Spokane County Sheriff, Spokane County Jail, Spokane Police Dept, USPS, WorkSource, WOW (Wired or Wireless), WA State Patrol, Inland Electrical, Providence, Navy Reserve Recruiter, International Brotherhood Electrical Workers
This deployed family event is one you won't want to miss!!
From our Fairchild EFMP Family Support coordinator
Fairchild EFMP Family Support Quarterly Newsletter. Check it out.
Tax Prep Resources. The information provided herein does not constitute a formal endorsement of any company, its products, or services by the Department of
Defense or Fairchild AFB M&FRC
I can't wait for tomorrow. A gathering place for families of our community
We hope you've still got some party left in you because we're throwing a celebration for the re-opening of Alder House this Thursday, January 5th. The festivities start at 4:30pm! Music, snacks, giveaways, cash beer & wine and SO MUCH MORE! Grab the family and join your friends for some FUN! Let's get this party started!
All the details are linked here: https://www.fairchildfun.com/calendar/eventdetail/97952/alder-house-opening
For the retirees: NDAA 2023 Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Proposed Open Season
SBP Open Season NDAA2023
With Temps dropping fast, the reality of getting frostbite or Hypothermia greatly increases. In worst case scenario, -45 degrees, what they are predicting for us, it could take less than 10 minutes for exposed skin to start to develop frostbite. Here is some more info
Hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature) and frostbite are both dangerous conditions that can happen when a person is exposed to extremely cold temperatures. Stay safe this winter by learning more about hypothermia and frostbite, including who is most at risk, signs and symptoms, and what to do...
It could get dangerously cold Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Please have a plan
Oh my... I have NEVER seen these wind chill numbers for Spokane yet. Below -40 degrees?! 🥶
After the holidays, it becomes the most wonderful time of the year. Happy Inlander Reataurant Week!
The menus are starting to pour in for Inlander Restaurant Week. And yes, these delicious Sake Clams are back on the menu at .
Save the dates: Feb. 23-March 4!
📸 Ari Nordhagen
It's never too late to go after your dream job!
At age 23, Oprah was fired from her first reporting job.
At age 24, Stephen King was working as a janitor and living in a trailer.
At age 27, Vincent Van Gogh failed as a missionary and decided to go to art school.
At age 30, Harrison Ford was a carpenter.
At age 38, Stan Lee released his first BIG comic book.
At age 40, Vera Wang designed her first dress.
At age 52, Morgan Freeman landed his first MAJOR movie role.
Tomorrow at our BX
Big shipment of Playstation 5’s will be released FRIDAY morning! Limit one per family. Tickets will be handed out right before we open at 0900. Digital and Disk version will be available.
Feeling the holiday blues already? It might be a Vitamin D issue, especially here in the Pacific Northwest.
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and a lack of it can lead to health problems, including cardiovascular disease. Learn more from WebMD about how to get plenty of vitamin D, and how to treat a vitamin D deficiency.
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States.
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States.
FYI for you Mead families
The Mead School District has continued to monitor the difficult road conditions, especially on the residential streets. Today, some of our buses had a challenging time navigating side streets, and Spokane County officials informed us this afternoon that residential streets will not be plowed until Sunday. Given these factors and expected worsening road conditions this evening into tomorrow, all extra-curricular events this evening have been canceled, and school will be canceled for tomorrow, Friday, December 2, 2022. This school day will be made up during a Snow Make-up Day scheduled for May 26, 2023.
Happy 141st Birthday Spokane. Let's not celebrate too much with snowfall
Today is the City of Spokane’s 141st birthday! 🥳🎂
Make sure you have the provisions you need. This incoming storm might shut things down
An educational game that is recommended by our Financial Readiness Program Manager. If you have questions about Holiday Finances, good and bad, contact the Military and Family Readiness Center at 509-247-2246.
Winter Weather + Holidays= Travel. Please be aware of dangerous conditions on the Mountain Passes in Washington State when you travel. Here is the link to find real time conditions for your planning purposes.
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Be careful out there tomorrow. Take your time if you have to go somewhere
Receive a $25 Commissary gift card when you purchase $75 of participating P&G products! For full rules, please visit PGSalutetoService.com. Don’t miss out!
Receive a $25 Commissary gift card when you purchase $75 of participating P&G products! For full rules, please visit PGSalutetoService.com. Don’t miss out!
"Calling all Airmen E6 and below (Spouses who have the AD member deployed may pick up with their AD members info). Bring your info and rope to the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2 from 4-5:30pm for your chance to get one of the 80 real trees donated by Trees for Troops and FedEx. These trees are available while supplies last in a first-come, first-serve basic. Call CPPO at 247-8260 for info."
There is nothing better than the smell of a fresh Christmas tree, besides if that tree is FREE. Calling all Airmen E6 and below (Spouses who have the AD member deployed may pick up with their AD members info). Bring your info and rope to the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2 from 4-5:30pm for your chance to get one of the 80 real trees donated by Trees for Troops and FedEx. These trees are available while supplies last in a first-come, first-serve basic. Call CPPO at 247-8260 for info.
https://www.fairchildfun.com/calendar/eventdetail/98755/trees-for-troops
Somewhere warm sure sounds good right now
MilFams – thanks for being where we need you. Here’s a way to explore somewhere else: Service members and families can use Space-A flights to travel around the country and world at little or no cost. See eligibility and prep for takeoff: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/recreation-travel-shopping/travel/travel-planning/plan-your-trip-with-space-a-travel/.
Somebody probably needs to see this today
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For any of you trying to declutter your house
50 THINGS TO DECLUTTER FROM YOUR LIFE
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/115514/50-things-throw-away-instant-decluttering/
The holiday season may be wonderful but it can also be tough. Join us to learn about these stressors and ways to proactively manage them!
Be prepared for some cold, windy and wet weather
Working Families Tax Credit will provide payments up to $1,200 to individuals and
families who meet certain eligibility requirements
Share your ideas. I like to hike on one of the many trails this area has. Nature brings me peace.
Happy November!
Is the Survivor Benefit Plan a good buy?
Given the current government contribution towards a portion of the premium, the answer for most retirees is yes! Whether SBP is a good buy for an individual depends on personal preferences, the member's age, s*x, and health compared to their beneficiary's. Beyond this, the answer lies in three questions that should be asked.
First, is SBP a product I can use? Personal preferences may control the answer, but a subsidized lifetime inflation-protected income for the surviving family is very attractive to most people.
Second, how much SBP is needed? If you know when you'll die, how long your survivor will outlive you and the rate of inflation you have the answer. The unknown future is the problem, but SBP meets the need! Even if you die shortly after retirement and your spouse lives for 50 more years and inflation is higher than expected, SBP still pays. It will probably be paying a lot more than anyone ever expected because inflation has such a strong impact over a long period of time. In fact, survivors who began to get SBP benefits in the early 1970s have seen their benefits more than quadrupled through annual COLAs!
Third, how much SBP can I afford? The benefits do carry a price tag, but due to the government contribution, the plan should be attractive for most members.
Call for more information: 509-247-4488
SPOKANE COUNTY, WA, October 31, 2022 – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, The Spokane County Courthouse will be illuminated green November 7th through the 13th as part of Operation Green Light, a new national initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about unique challenges faced by many veterans. By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported.
Our veterans and their families have made immense sacrifices to support and defend our nation. Many of them have been subject to significant stress in relation to their service. Spokane County wants to make sure our veterans and their families know that their service mattered and that our community is grateful for their sacrifices.
Spokane County residents are encouraged to join in recognition, support, and appreciation for our nation’s veteran heroes and their families. The lighting event will kick-off at 4:00 p.m. on November 7th, 2022 and will include posting of colors by Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard, followed by a keynote speech by Colonel Brian Newberry, United States Air Force, Retired. There will also be a chance for children to interact with the Spokane Indians mascot and “KC” the KC-135 tanker mascot. The Spokane Mobile Vet Center along with Spokane County Regional Veterans Services Center will also be on site.
WHEN: Monday, November 7th, 2022
WHERE: Courthouse Lawn area between the Public Works Building and the Law Enforcement Memorial on the County Campus, located at 1026 W. Broadway Avenue.
TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
What an amazing opportunity
Join us for the next Heart Link on October 28th! RSVP today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heart-link-new-spouse-orientation-tickets-403654490447
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Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
99011
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