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Team Goodfellow Year in Review
Happy New Year, 17th Training Wing and welcome to 2018! I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday season full of memories and relaxation. As we charge into 2018, let’s take a moment to look back on the amazing things this Championship Team accomplished over the last year.
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1/05
2018
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West Texas winter time, stay safe my friends
In preparation for those more than likely icy days and less possible snowy days ahead the following tips are recommended to help you navigate the West Texas winter wonderland safely on foot.
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12/20
2017
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year – tax time!
It's about that time of the year again! And I don't mean the Holiday Season. I mean everybody’s REAL favorite time of the year... TAX SEASON!Are you ready to help save military members $40,000 in tax preparation fees? Are you ready to help return $500,000 from tax returns back in the pockets of military members on Goodfellow Air Force Base? If you
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12/20
2017
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Resiliency
Resiliency is most often a topic addressed by the medical and chaplain corps. If you’ve listened to Lt. Col. Robert Borger, 17th Training Wing chaplain, you know he says you must prepare “left of the bang to perform right of the bang.” You may wonder, “What could an engineer tell me about resiliency that the chaplain and medical professionals haven’t already said?” I’d like to share my story while coping with a civilian death while in command to underscore the personal and collective ramifications of resiliency.
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12/13
2017
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The Lessons of a Time Honored Tradition
No matter the sport, those who play share an acute understanding of the sacrifice, commitment, resiliency, teamwork and determination needed to be part of a winning team. Many also understand the valuable lessons that failure teaches us.
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11/30
2017
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Motivating the Motivators
As the commander of the 315th Training Squadron, I am honored to serve with world class instructors, military training leaders and support staff as they train, develop, and inspire the future leaders of our Air Force. Instructors and MTLs, like all supervisors in the Air Force, have the incredibly important task of motivating their subordinates and
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11/29
2017
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An open letter to Vietnam veterans
Dear Vietnam Veterans,I feel a deep connection to all of you. I am a Vietnamese adoptee, born in Vinh Long, Vietnam. In 1975, with the fall of Saigon imminent, President Gerald Ford sanctioned a humanitarian effort to mass evacuate thousands of orphans to their adoptive families throughout the world. This historical operation was known as Operation
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11/21
2017
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Marine Corps 242nd Birthday
Every summer the U.S. Marine Corps begins preparing for its annual birthday ball. Marines reserve their seats, sharpen their uniforms, and for those given the privilege of participating in the ceremony, rehearse their roles. The significance of Nov. 10 originates back to the turbulent year of 1775 when the Second Continental Congress resolved to
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11/10
2017
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Don’t drop the ball
As military service members, our careers inherently make prioritizing our work and personal time difficult. With all that our service duties entail, we have to make a concerted effort to find time for ourselves. Whether the time is for family, spiritual growth, friends, or leisure it’s important to keep everything in focus. To achieve balance, we need to distinguish what we value in our personal lives, while still accomplishing the mission and being successful in the workplace.
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11/01
2017
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Domestic Abuse, personal story
I recall when I was seven, walking home after school thinking of my toy cars. My mind was set on sitting down and playing with my favorite car, a 1969 Dodge Charger. Its cool green paint job, the boxy front end and curvy wheel fenders made me feel strong. Cars always gave me a sense of freedom. The freedom to hit the road and go wherever I desired.
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10/31
2017
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