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  • Let Your Voice Be Heard, the impact of a testimonial

    Over the last year, I had the opportunity to speak about Driving Under the Influence and alcohol mishap prevention at three different units on Goodfellow. In addition, I have briefed new students, not only as the chief of safety, but also as a previous squadron commander. I have yet to have a class,

  • Ca$hing in on IDEA$

    Strapped for cash in this economy? Not many Airmen may be aware that there is free money floating around waiting for them to collect. One such Airman at the 17th Civil Engineer Squadron, Goodfellow Air Force Base, did just that.Airman Christopher Wright, 17 CES fireman submitted an idea to the Air

  • Concept of Safety

    Safety is a concept we need to apply at work, home and play. It must be proactive, as opposed to reactive. When properly applied, mishaps can be greatly reduced and in some cases prevented all together. To think we can prevent all accidents at all times is not realistic. However, that doesn't mean

  • Let’s Ride!

    In July 2009, a group of Goodfellow Airmen combined two of their favorite things - the Air Force and cycling - to form the Goodfellow chapter of the Air Force Cycling Team for their inaugural ride in the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. RAGBRAI is a tremendous cycling

  • Safety Gram - Going Fishing and Traffic Safety

    It was 1956. I was seven years old. My friend Tommy Viola and I were digging for worms in my backyard. We were going to get worms and go fishing. I was digging in front of Tommy, when his shovel got caught on a tree root or something. When his shovel finally broke free, I caught its blade right

  • Making a difference, Toys for Tots.

    Christmas morning is finally here. Trees, lights, garland, mistletoe, nativity scenes and music fill the town. It's time to unwrap what Santa brought, or did he?Hi, how are you doing? We have something for you. ...from her hospital bed the little girl's face slightly startled, lights up. Look honey,

  • Exactly what is safety?

    Recently I attended a class on basic safety standards in general industry. The content isn't something I was shocked by, nor did it surprise me to hear the violations that people have in the workplace, except for a few exceptions,. But what I carried away with me are some basic principles that

  • Goodfellow officers conquer 'Ironman'

    "This is it. It's over."A year's worth of sweat, sacrifice, progress and precious time away from family now lay in a sprawling tangle of road-rashed arms and legs, and bicycle spokes. For Capt. Eric Johnson, his dream of completing an Ironman competition lay in this heap, caused by an accidental

  • Goodfellow’s SAM Squad compete in World Challenge, Vegas

    Goodfellow's SAM Squad competed in the World Challenge that took place in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 16-20. It was the last fire fighter combat challenge of the nine month season. They competed against teams from all over the world, such as New Zealand, Berlin, Canada, Russia, Mexico and England. There

  • Driving Fatigue

    "If only they could drive like me!" "I can drive 500 miles without stopping!" Haven't we all heard these same words before? Unfortunately for us all, there are also tragic stories from the same individuals that are not recited often enough. Human nature is to fit in as much as possible, and driving