Thanking the Troops Vice President Richard Cheney addresses a crowd of more than 600 airmen and Spokane, Wash. locals during a visit to Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 17, 2006. The vice president pointed out the role Fairchild plays in the war on terrorism and thanked the troops for their contributions and sacrifice. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.1 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 813240-V-LKK05-750.jpg Photo Gallery