Maj. Dan Bradford and Capt. Philippe Melby prepare for takeoff on a KC-135 Stratotanker Jan. 6, 2011, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Soon, Fairchild AFB pilots will be taking off from the Spokane International Airport, Wash., and the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Wash., as Fairchild AFB officials relocate their flying operations. Major Bradford and Captain Melby are 509th Weapons Squadron pilots.

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Maj. Dan Bradford and Capt. Philippe Melby prepare for takeoff on a KC-135 Stratotanker Jan. 6, 2011, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Soon, Fairchild AFB pilots will be taking off from the Spokane International Airport, Wash., and the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Wash., as Fairchild AFB officials relocate their flying operations. Major Bradford and Captain Melby are 509th Weapons Squadron pilots.

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