For Your Information:

New Veterans with Disability rating, Access to Fairchild AFB:  Retirees, please get the word out to our Veteran Brothers and Sisters! Veterans with a disability rating of  0 – 90% are entitled to access Military Installations as of 1 Jan 2020.  The process starts with a stop at the Fairchild Welcome/Visitor center.  Present the following documents:  Your Veteran’s Medical ID verifying you are a Service Connected Veteran and your current (valid) state driver’s license or enhanced driver’s license.  After a background check, our security personnel will establish a veteran’s profile in the database.  Afterwards, the veteran will show their VA Medical ID at the gate for future access.  Any additional questions, please call our Welcome/Visitor Center at 509-247-5495.  The access is limited, as it does not include the base hospital and pharmacy.

Reminder: Fairchild ID Card Center closed the 3^rd Tuesday, each month:  Closed Feb 18^th.  The ID Card center is closed every 3^rd Tuesday of the month for training.  Please plan your business on other days.  If you desire to make an appointment, use online access at website:  https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil .  If you have any questions, please call the ID Center at 509-247-9292, opt. 1.

Reminder: TRICARE Pharmacy Co-Payments Changes:  Retired service members and their dependents co-payments will change starting 1 Jan 2020.  If you get your prescriptions through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or at a Retail Network Pharmacy, you’ll pay anywhere from $2 to $7 more.  Increases are higher for brand-name and non-medical necessity.  See the NEWS ARTICLE: https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/BenefitUpdates/Archives/10_22_2019_TRICARE_Pharmacy_Copayments_to_Increase_Starting_Jan_1_2020

Did You Know:

New Fairchildfun.com Website:  Check-out the new website for great information on the fun happenings at Fairchild AFB!  Click https://www.fairchildfun.com/ to get started.  View THE LINK fun magazine, see the base theater movie schedule, review the Fun Blog and more!

Use the Information, Tickets and Tours Office (ITT) to Plan your Summer Vacation:  Let their office do all the work for you.  ITT is a full-service travel agency specializing in all things FUN and travel reservations.  Get significant discounts and savings along with offers on travel payment plans at no extra cost.  Come visit, the office is conveniently located in the Base Exchange Mall or call 509-247-5649.  Make 2020 your year to travel!

Upcoming Events:

Auto Hobby Shop February Special, 10% OFF!  All service work is 10% OFF for the entire month of February.  Call the Auto Hobby Shop for more information or to schedule an appointment.  (excluding parts)

Red Morgan Community Center Grand Opening expected in March!  Remodel is just about complete and ready for your enjoyment!  Actual day of the grand open is soon to be announced.  Checkout the added bar, food and snack concessions, on-site catering, gym, child fun-spot equipment and more.  For more information go to https://www.fairchildfun.com/ or call the Red Morgan CC at 509-247-1800.

Annual Father and Daughter Dance at the Red Morgan CC on March 14^th.  This year is a 70’s theme dance party!  Hours are 5 – 8pm.  Couples will enjoy snacks and games.  Granddad’s bring your Granddaughters, dress up with the princess in your life.  Registration is open from Feb 1 – Mar 1.  Connect to https://fairchildfun.com and select the LINK Magazine or call 509-247-1800 for more information. 

Great Retiree Sources:

Coast Guard Retiree Council Northwest:  https://www.cgretirenw.org  

Fairchild Fun information: http://fairchildfun.com .

Fairchild AFB Security Forces Visitor/Welcome Center:  Have questions about base access or sponsoring individuals for a base pass? Call (509)247-5495.

Fairchild ID Card Section Facebook Page:  Search: ‘Fairchild AFB ID Card Section’ from your Facebook page.

Welcome to the Fairchild AFB Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) System:  http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=432&dep=DoD . 

Thanks for your SERVICE! 

Michael D. Knapp, TSGT (RET)

Retiree Activities Office (RAO) Director

Fairchild AFB, Bldg. 2040, Rm C2A

247-5359