Recharge, Reconnect, and Relax: 17th Training Wing’s 2025 Spouse Resiliency Day Published May 13, 2025 By Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus 17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Goodfellow Air Force Base invited all military spouses to celebrate Spouse Resiliency and Wellness Day at the Powell Event Center on May 9. Resilience is the ability to successfully adapt, recover and perform well in the face of change, stress or challenges. Resilience isn’t just for service members; it’s equally important to the spouses who support them every day. Goodfellow collaborated with community partners to celebrate the day with activities designed to give the spouses a foundational network of support systems to help them remain positive and adapt to being separated from their partners who serve. “Spouse resiliency is essential to the Air Force mission because military spouses face unique challenges, and their resilience directly impacts the well-being and readiness of service members,” stated Amanda Hendrick, 17th Integrated Resilience Office prevention specialist. “By providing resources and support, the Air Force helps families build stability, allowing service members to focus on their mission with confidence.” Recharge, Reconnect, and Relax: 17th Training Wing’s 2025 Spouse Resiliency Day Avireece Obregon, Howard College cosmetology student, paints a participant’s nails during the Spouse Resiliency & Wellness Day at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 9, 2025. Nail painting and hand massages were offered as a self-care activity for spouses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Recharge, Reconnect, and Relax: 17th Training Wing’s 2025 Spouse Resiliency Day Biko Garcia, spouse, wins a cooler from the door prize event during the Spouse Resiliency & Wellness Day at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 9, 2025. All spouses were entered into drawings upon arriving at the event and were randomly selected to win door prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Recharge, Reconnect, and Relax: 17th Training Wing’s 2025 Spouse Resiliency Day Mario “Lil Mario” Melendez, community partner DJ, performs during the Spouse Resiliency & Wellness Day at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 9, 2025. Goodfellow collaborated with community partners to provide spouses with a day full of resiliency and wellness resources and activities designed to give spouses a foundational network of support systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
