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17th SFS provides unparalleled base defense regardless of COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erin Kenny, 17th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, builds workplace comradery with Airman Christopher Garza, 17th SFS installation entry controller, during down time when waiting for approaching vehicles at the North Gate on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 3, 2020. The installation commander enforced stay-at-home orders, a travel ban, and leave restrictions for Air Force members in correlation to the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

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17th SFS provides unparalleled base defense regardless of COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erin Kenny, 17th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, upholds a 100% military identification card check while Airman Christopher Garza, 17th SFS installation entry controller, observes the interaction at the North Gate on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 3, 2020. Kenny provided Garza with methods for unparalleled base defense, law enforcement services and contingency operations, despite the pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

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Turning adversity into opportunity

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel Han, 316th Training Squadron instructor, displays two degrees he achieved while serving active duty, in the Public Affairs photo studio, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 15, 2020. Han’s life and Air Force career started out with adversity, but through positive mentorship, and actively seeking opportunities, he overcame his misfortunes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

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Turning adversity into opportunity

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel Han, 316th Training Squadron instructor, and Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, stand at parade rest in the Norma Brown building, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, November 20, 2019. Han considers Bass a mentor, they met while Bass was the 2nd Air Force Command Chief. (Courtesy photo)

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Turning adversity into opportunity

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel Han, 316th Training Squadron instructor and bride, Erin, pose for a wedding photo in 2014. The two met while Han was on a military assignment in South Korea. (Courtesy photo)

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17th LRS changes command

Members and associates of the base, physically and virtually attend the 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron Change of Command Ceremony at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2020. With COVID-19 precautions in place, the 17th LRS welcomed their incoming commander, Maj. Joseph Newman, and thanked 17th LRS outgoing commander, Maj. Robbie Walsh, for his hard work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

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17th LRS changes command

Members and associates of the base, wear masks and social distance when showing respect to the American flag while the national anthem plays at the start of the 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron Change of Command Ceremony at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2020. With COVID-19 precautions in place, the 17th LRS welcomed their incoming commander, Maj. Joseph Newman, and thanked 17th LRS outgoing commander, Maj. Robbie Walsh, for his hard work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

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17th LRS changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Tony England, 17th Mission Support Group commander, salutes Maj. Joseph Newman, 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron incoming commander, as Newman assumes command during the 17th LRS Change of Command Ceremony at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2020. Newman took over the squadron from Maj. Robbie Walsh, 17th LRS outgoing commander, who led the unit for the past two years as the former 17th LRS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

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June 23 VIDOC

U.S. Air Force Col. Tony England, 17th Mission Support Group commander, wears a face mask while attending a community partnership facility tour at Angelo State University, in San Angelo, Texas, June 23, 2020. Throughout the course of the day, there was mention of several agreements and understandings that Goodfellow Air Force Base and ASU have, while following COVID-19 precautions such as social distancing and wearing of masks or virtual support, despite the pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

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June 23 VIDOC

U.S. Air Force Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing commander, wears a face mask and a face shield while attending a community partnership briefing event at Angelo State University, in San Angelo, Texas, June 23, 2020. To combat COVID-19, ASU restricted the briefing room occupancy, required attendees to wear masks and sanitized the surfaces prior to the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

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Chief Master Sgt Lavor Kirkpatrick Retirement

Spouse Michelle Kirkpatrick pins a retirement emblem on the uniform of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lavor Kirkpatrick, during his retirement ceremony at the Cressman dining facility on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 19, 2020. Kirkpatrick was the command chief of the 17th Training Wing and retired after serving a total of 23 years to his country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

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June 17 VIDOC

An empty medical tent is temporarily set up outside the Marine Corps Detachment on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 17, 2020. The tent was used to combat COVID-19 with containment efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Bowman)

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Change of Command at 17th CS

The 17th Communications Squadron Change of Command presides via live stream on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2020. Keeping the ceremony’s physical attendees at less than 10 people, the 17th CS welcomed their incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Maj. William Bennett, and thanked 17th CS outgoing commander, Maj. David Coté, for his hard work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

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GAFB, community solidifies shared educational enhancement

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Coakley, 17th Training Group commander, discusses with virtually present Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing commander, and local community members the talking points to the Memorandum of Understanding in the Brandenburg Hall on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 11, 2020. The MOU established a shared center for faculty development and enhancement of student engagement between the city of San Angelo and GAFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Chapman)

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Tom Smith Fire Equipment DOD Fire Academy Instructor OTY

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael McCourt, 312th Training Squadron commander, presents Marines Staff Sgt. Douglas Nottage, Marine Corps detachment fire instructor, with the Department of Defense Fire Academy U.S. Marines Instructor of the Year Award at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2020. Instructors are nominated by their peers and their leadership to receive the award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

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Tom Smith Fire Equipment DOD Fire Academy Instructor OTY

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael McCourt, 312th Training Squadron commander, presents Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James Carson, Center of Warfare Information Training detachment fire instructor, with the Department of Defense Fire Academy U.S. Navy Instructor of the Year Award at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the award was presented at a distance to follow social distancing standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

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Tom Smith Fire Equipment DOD Fire Academy Instructor OTY

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael McCourt, 312th Training Squadron commander, poses with Tech. Sgt. Alexander Spears, 312th TRS fire instructor, who won the Department of Defense Fire Academy U.S. Air Force Instructor of the Year Award at the Louis F. Garland DoD Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2020. All DoD firefighters are trained in a joint service environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

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Tom Smith Fire Equipment DOD Fire Academy Instructor OTY

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael McCourt, 312th Training Squadron commander, poses with Fire Instructor, Mr. Alex Blackwell, who won the Department of Defense Fire Academy U.S. Civilian Instructor of the Year Award at the Louis F. Garland DoD Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2020. Blackwell was a Marine fire instructor at the academy and later transitioned to the civilian side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

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Tom Smith Fire Equipment DOD Fire Academy Instructor OTY

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael McCourt, 312th Training Squadron commander, presents Army Staff Sgt. Adam Santiago, 169th Engineer Battalion fire instructor, with the Department of Defense Fire Academy Instructor of the Year Award at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2020. Each branch had one person chosen for the instructor of the year award and one member was chosen as the overall best instructor of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

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Enlisted perspective on Mental Health

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Doleski, 17th Medical Group mental health clinic flight commander, unpacks parts to a biofeedback medical device in the mental health clinic on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2020. The equipment was used to record the patient's heart rate while monitoring the biological response to an introduced stressor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

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