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A Goodfellow member poses for a photo during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.

A Goodfellow member poses for a photo during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. During the week, 13 Goodfellow members were trained in an array of expeditionary readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

Goodfellow members undergo chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard training during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.

Goodfellow members undergo chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard training during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. The training allows them to learn protocol for dealing with hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

Goodfellow members don gasmasks during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.

Goodfellow members don gasmasks during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. Through the 5-day course, members learned how to protect themselves from various hazards through CBRN safety training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

Goodfellow members discuss findings on simulated M8 paper during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.

Goodfellow members discuss findings on simulated M8 paper during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. The paper was used to simulate indication of airborne contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

Goodfellow members simulate a decontamination process during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.

Goodfellow members simulate a decontamination process during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. The decontamination process is conducted after handling hazardous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

Goodfellow members clean weapons in a combat arms course during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.

Goodfellow members clean weapons in a combat arms course during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. The members learned about the various functions of the M4 carbine and how to conduct proper maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

Goodfellow members undergo a combat arms course during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.

Goodfellow members undergo a combat arms course during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. The members conducted a 3-stage qualification using the M4 carbine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Julian Rangel, 17th Security Forces Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of training, briefs Goodfellow members during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Julian Rangel, 17th Security Forces Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of training, briefs Goodfellow members during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. Members learned base defense tactics and how to work as a team to defend an area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Breanna Boykin, 316th Training Squadron Instructor, briefs Goodfellow members in a base defense course during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Breanna Boykin, 316th Training Squadron Instructor, briefs Goodfellow members in a base defense course during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. Members planned their base defense protocols before conducting a simulated incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

Goodfellow members implement chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard detection during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.
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Goodfellow members implement chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard detection during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. Members scan the perimeter of the forward operating base to locate simulated hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

Goodfellow member plan to conduct chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard containment during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.
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Goodfellow member plan to conduct chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard containment during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. Members used skills they learned during CBRN briefs to contain the simulated hazard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

Goodfellow members conduct self-aid buddy care during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.
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Goodfellow members conduct self-aid buddy care during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. Self-aid buddy care is designed to help save a member’s life in the event of a mortal injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

A Goodfellow member shoots a paintball gun during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.
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A Goodfellow member shoots a paintball gun during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. Members responded to a simulated attack in which they implemented their base defense skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

Opposition forces conduct simulated attacks during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.
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Opposition forces conduct simulated attacks during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. The training simulated real-world scenarios where members utilized base defense skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

Goodfellow members conduct a patrol during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base.
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Goodfellow members conduct a patrol during an Expeditionary Readiness Training on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 22, 2021. Members learned how to travel as a team and operate during a patrol engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall)

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

Today marks the end of a 5-day Expeditionary Readiness Training hosted by the 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron.


During the week, 13 Goodfellow members were trained in an array of expeditionary readiness skills. These skills included combat arms, chemical biological radiological and nuclear training, self-aid buddy care, base defense tactics, and patrol.