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  • SABC: Not just another Air Force acronym

    Self aid and buddy care is a life-saving skill taught to all Airmen and is a requirement that begins in Basic Military Training. Throughout their careers Airmen will receive refresher training in this important class approximately every two years.Most of the Airmen at Goodfellow AFB receive the SABC

  • Get out and play!

    Outdoor recreation is something that most folks enjoy with plenty of fresh air, beautiful scenery and all that comes with it. That's exactly what Goodfellow recreation camp offers its troops and families.The Goodfellow Recreation Camp, located at Lake Nasworthy, has become a choice recreational area

  • NCOA: A voice for the enlisted at the Capitol

    The local chapter of the Non-Commissioned Officers' Association (NCOA) shares insight to why people should join and support the organization."The association provides a strong voice on Capitol Hill for benefits and quality-of-life improvements for active duty, reserve, and retired members of all of

  • AFSA: Speaking for the people behind the stripes

    Air Force enlisted members have options when it comes to having their voices and concerns being heard; the Air Force Sergeants Association is one of those options. "We (the Air Force Sergeants Association) are an international organization dedicated to speaking out on behalf of the people behind the

  • Summer fire safety tips

    Summertime is here and it is time once again to celebrate all the wonderful freedoms we enjoy in America. Many of you will be camping, grilling, or just plain having fun in the outdoors. Here are some tips to help guarantee a safe and happy summer. BARBEQUE-When using barbecue grills on decks or

  • 4th of July safety

    Ah, the 4th of July: in my humble patriotic opinion, the best of all the holidays. Good weather and greasy barbeque make for an enjoyable weekend. It isn't always that great though. Especially not for the approximately 9,000 people who receive injuries from fireworks every year. Or the insurance

  • Beating the Texas heat

    It's getting to be that time of year again; the temperatures are starting to hit the low 90s, black or red flags are flying and 4:45 p.m. finds you sitting in your air-conditioned dorm room, wondering "what can I do when it's so darn hot outside?"Some of you have realized this is a year-round

  • "High-speed" Airman selected for FBI National Academy

    "Are you ready to go?"Those were the first words Lt. Col. Kenneth O'Neil, 17th Security Forces commander, asked right before notifying Capt. Brian Copper, 17 SFS operations officer, that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had selected him to attend the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va."I

  • AFA offers volunteerism, “Airmen helping Airmen”

    The Fort Concho Chapter 305 of the Air Force Association, a professional military organization, will hold its next meeting June 21, 4 p.m. at the officer's lounge in the Goodfellow Event Center.AFA membership isn't required to come check out the organization, and if you're looking for an opportunity

  • Pedestrian Safety

    As I drive around the base, I have noticed some behaviors recently by motorists and pedestrians that are unsafe and unlawful. Pedestrian rules of the road can be found in Goodfellow Air Force Base Instruction 31-204, Air Force Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, and the Texas Traffic Code.Many people