• Camp shows youths what it takes to be a firefighter

    The Goodfellow Fire Department made summer learning fun for some youths this week during the Fifth Annual Jr. Firefighter Camp.The camp is a mentorship program offered to youths age 10-12 to educate them on fire safety and prevention, and also to give them an opportunity to see if firefighting would

  • 17th Training Wing Quarterly Award winners

    The 2011 second quarter 17th Training Wing Quarterly Awards Ceremony was held July 26 at the Event Center. The event recognized servicemembers, civilians and units of all branches here who have distinguished themselves through personal and professional achievements. Col. Mark Damiano, 17th TRW

  • Medical education, commissioning programs available

    Airmen have the opportunity to apply for Biomedical Sciences Corps training and commissioning programs for fiscal 2012, Air Force officials announced.Applicants interested in the following programs should be U.S. citizens, meet the minimum commissioning age requirements, meet fitness standards and

  • DEFY sets youths up for success

    Now in its ninth year here, the Navy-run Drug Education For Youth program is preparing children of Defense Department employees for success by teaching them teamwork and leadership skills while emphasizing the dangers of drugs, alcohol and gangs.Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Reginald Epps, Navy