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  • Goodfellow Air Force Base Exchange introduces the Exchange Buddy List

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service strives to make it easy for shoppers to exercise their benefits on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 18.That’s why the base Exchange brings exclusive offers directly to shoppers’ inboxes every week when they sign up for the Exchange Buddy List. Shoppers who sign up will be among the first to find out

  • History behind OSHA

    Have you ever wondered why our workforce has safety standards? Why we are required to keep aisles leading to exits free of obstructions? What is your responsibility as a supervisor in reference to these standards? We learn through experience. Experience has taught us the importance of utilizing safety procedures, following rules to ensure a safe
  • U.S. Army Pfc. David C. Campos, 312th Training Squadron student, stands next to a sign representing the 17th Training Group in Brandenburg Hall on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 5, 2016. Campos is the Goodfellow Student of the Month Spotlight for January, a series highlighting Team Goodfellow students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Laura R. McFarlane/Released)

    Goodfellow Student Spotlight for January

    U.S. Army Pfc. David C. Campos, 312th Training Squadron student, is the Goodfellow Student of the Month Spotlight for January, a series highlighting exceptional Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines.17th Training Wing Public Affairs: What led you to join the military?Campos: Just wanted to give my wife and I a better life and to serve my country at
  • Goodfellow Air Force Bases chaplains provide free anger management counseling. The purpose of anger management is to reduce the adverse emotions caused by anger. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Randall A. S. Moose/Released)

    Chaplain assists with anger management

    Military chaplains offer emotional support to Goodfellow members at the Taylor Chapel. Among them is Chaplain (Capt.) Craig M. Forsythe, 17th Training Wing deputy wing chaplain, who helps people control their anger.When responding to anger, Forsythe encourages people not to respond inappropriately, such as raising their voice, throwing objects or
  • The 75 days until the 75th Anniversary of Goodfellow Air Force Base kicks off Nov. 12, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Caelynn Ferguson/Released)

    Goodfellow celebrates its 75th Anniversary

    It’s the middle of September in the year 1918 and the Weather Corps I Operation Order buzzes through the radio, “Visibility: Heavy driving wind and rain during parts of day and night. Roads: Very muddy.” 1st Lt. John J. Goodfellow, a San Angelo native, climbs into his French twin-seat reconnaissance aircraft, the Salmson 2A2, facing the danger of
  • Past and present service members, representing each branch of the military, salute during the Wreaths Across America at the Belvedere Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas, Dec. 12, 2015. The salute was to honor deceased veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Chase Sousa/Released)

    Remembering the Fallen

    Every year since 1992, Wreaths Across America makes its way state-to-state, cemetery-to-cemetery with the intention to glorify and honor the fallen veterans that make up our past. Communities across the nation call upon WAA to bring wreaths for every fallen veteran. For San Angelo, this event took place at the Belvedere Cemetery Dec. 12.
  • Matt the Knife, magician and mentalist, escapes a straitjacket during his performance at the theater on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2015. Matt has performed at more than 100 different bases to give back to military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Edwards/Released)

    Ex-conman visits Goodfellow

    On Dec. 4, an ex-con turned illusionist named Matt the Knife visited Goodfellow Air Force Base to entertain and perform various tricks and tell jokes.During his teenage years, Matt started his conman lifestyle when he began pickpocketing, cheating cards and creating a burglary ring.At that time he began calling himself a sharp, a person who cheats
  • Tech. Sgt. Rachel Franklin receives the Defense Language Institute Team Excellence Award. (Courtesy photo)

    17th Training Wing Spotlight for November

    Tech. Sgt. Rachel E. Franklin, Defense Language Institute military language instructor, is the newest 17th Training Wing Spotlight, a series highlighting Goodfellow Team members. Airman 1st Class Caelynn Ferguson, 17th Training Wing photojournalist: What led you to join the Air Force?Franklin: I joined the Air Force, like many, because I didn’t
  • Luann Chastain, Special Olympics Area 14/Big Country area director, sits at her booth during the Volunteer Fair at the Carswell Field House on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 28, 2015. The booth helped raise awareness about Special Olympics activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Chase Sousa/Released)

    Helping Through Selflessness

    On Oct. 28, the Volunteer Fair kicked off by bringing organizations from all around the base and local area to the Carswell Field House offering different and unique opportunities for participants to sign their name and participate in various events. One volunteer program that stood out with its bright white and red colors was the Special Olympics
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sandra N. Centeno, 316th Training Squadron instructor, poses for a photo. (Courtesy photo)

    20 Under 40

    Sandra Centeno joined the Air Force after high school, served in Hawaii and Korea, and realized there's no place like home. So when an opportunity arose to serve as an intelligence instructor at Goodfellow Air Force Base, the 2005 Lake View High School alumna jumped at it. Today, she's flourishing personally, professionally and civically. Her
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