Since 2021, the Spokane Indians and Fairchild Air Force Base have teamed up to improve the lives of local veterans through Operation Fly Together. Now, the campaign is set to soar to new heights with the introduction of Boom Man.
The team announced today the addition of a new logo for the campaign, designed to honor the boom operators who serve aboard Fairchild's iconic KC-135 Stratotankers.
Created in conjunction with Brandiose, the logo features a baseball player swinging a KC-135 boom, with additional nods to the team's history, the branches of the U.S. military, and the longstanding partnership between Fairchild Air Force Base and the Spokane Indians.
"The Spokane Indians are excited to add Boom Man as part of our Operation Fly Together campaign," said Spokane Indians Senior Vice President Otto Klein. "We're proud of what we've accomplished with Fairchild, and look forward to Boom Man helping us make an even greater impact for veterans in our community."
The new logo will adorn the team's hats during all Fly Together Fridays throughout the 2027 season, beginning Friday, April 9, against the Hillsboro Hops.
“Team Fairchild is honored by the new design of Boom Man, including the incorporation of the unique support of the KC-135 Stratotanker to our nation’s defense," said Col. Brian Epperson, 92nd Air Refueling Commander. "We appreciate the Spokane Indians’ continued support of our service members and veterans within our local community.”
ABOUT OPERATION FLY TOGETHER
Operation Fly Together is a historic partnership between Fairchild Air Force Base and the Spokane Indians Baseball Club. The campaign celebrates the KC-135 tanker, builds pride in the base's critical mission, and helps improve the lives of veterans from all branches of the military who have settled in the Spokane region.
Through public donations and proceeds from merchandise sales, the Operation Fly Together fund at the Innovia Foundation has contributed to numerous veterans organizations, including Heroes Homestead, Folds of Honor, Newby-ginnings, Spokane Tribal Veterans Post 107011, Spokane Veterans Forum, Vets on the Farm, and the Washington State Fallen Heroes Project.
The Operation Fly Together campaign is proudly supported by STCU, NonStop Local KHQ, the Spokesman-Review, and the Innovia Foundation and is endorsed by the Spokane County Regional Veteran Services Center and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.
ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS
The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane Valley, Wash. The Indians have played at Avista Stadium, home to the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat, since 1958 and have been a proud member of the Spokane community since 1903. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. The Spokane Indians Office and Team Store are open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.