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17th Training Wing Spotlight

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The sister of Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Lance P. Sijan, Janine Sijan, congratulates Airman Leadership School Class 19-G at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 24, 2019. The four-week course was designed to shape today’s Airmen into tomorrow’s leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)

Airman Leadership School Class 19-G

The sister of Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Lance P. Sijan, Janine Sijan, congratulates Airman Leadership School Class 19-G at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 24, 2019. The four-week course was designed to shape today’s Airmen into tomorrow’s leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Padgett, 17th Mission Support Group superintendent, presents the John L. Levitow Award to Staff Sgt. Patrick Berger, 17th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 24, 2019. The John L. Levitow Award is the highest award possible in professional military education, it is based upon all performance tasks, peer stratifications, and the capstone exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)

Airman Leadership School Class 19-G

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Padgett, 17th Mission Support Group superintendent, presents the John L. Levitow Award to Staff Sgt. Patrick Berger, 17th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 24, 2019. The John L. Levitow Award is the highest award possible in professional military education, it is based upon all performance tasks, peer stratifications, and the capstone exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)
Class 19-G poses for a group photo with their cadre and, the sister of Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Lance P. Sijan, Janine Sijan, at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 24, 2019. Class 19-G told Sijan’s story and held a moment of silence in his honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)

ALS Class 19-G

Class 19-G poses for a group photo with their cadre and, the sister of Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Lance P. Sijan, Janine Sijan, at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 24, 2019. Class 19-G told Sijan’s story and held a moment of silence in his honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)
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Air Force Language Professional of the Year Award

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Lance Sijan’s sister, Janine Sijan, speaks to a crowd before sharing her movie ‘Sijan’ at the base theater, Oct. 25, 2019. Her movie provides a more personal look into the life of Lance who posthumously received the Medal of Honor on March 4, 1976. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)

A man before a hero

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lance Sijan’s sister, Janine Sijan, speaks to a crowd before sharing her movie ‘Sijan’ at the base theater, Oct. 25, 2019. Her movie provides a more personal look into the life of Lance who posthumously received the Medal of Honor on March 4, 1976. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)
Exceptional Family Member Program Specialist with the 17th Force Support Squadron, Joe Goodwin, speaks to attendees of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month information fair at the event center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 21, 2019. The event celebrated individuals with disabilities and their contribution to the workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)

Being more than your disability

Exceptional Family Member Program Specialist with the 17th Force Support Squadron, Joe Goodwin, speaks to attendees of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month information fair at the event center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 21, 2019. The event celebrated individuals with disabilities and their contribution to the workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)
Students interact with displays during the National Disability Employment Awareness Month information fair at the event center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 21, 2019. Booths were set up by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation, San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind, and a representative from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)

Being more than your disability

Students interact with displays during the National Disability Employment Awareness Month information fair at the event center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 21, 2019. Booths were set up by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation, San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind, and a representative from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Angel McKenzie, 17th Communications Squadron flight chief of operations, works in her office at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. McKenzie assisted with the National Disability Employment Awareness Month information fair due to her personal connection since she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)

Being more than your disability

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Angel McKenzie, 17th Communications Squadron flight chief of operations, works in her office at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. McKenzie assisted with the National Disability Employment Awareness Month information fair due to her personal connection since she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Lauren Byrd, 17th Medical Group commander, presents the Medic of the Month Award to Senior Airman Adan Ramirez, 17th MDG aerospace medical technician, at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 21, 2019. Ramirez assisted his squadron by creating a slideshow to help with essential training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)

September Medic of the Month

U.S. Air Force Col. Lauren Byrd, 17th Medical Group commander, presents the Medic of the Month Award to Senior Airman Adan Ramirez, 17th MDG aerospace medical technician, at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 21, 2019. Ramirez assisted his squadron by creating a slideshow to help with essential training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brittany Baze, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center curriculum advisor, speaks during a panel interview as part of the Foreign Language Design Sprint event held at the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., Oct. 15 through 17. Over the course of the three day event, the participants, government stakeholders and experts from academia, discuss potential research topics and develop plans for updating the Air Force language training curriculum. (Official DOD photo by Leo Carrillo)

Planning for the future

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brittany Baze, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center curriculum advisor, speaks during a panel interview as part of the Foreign Language Design Sprint event held at the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., Oct. 15 through 17. Over the course of the three day event, the participants, government stakeholders and experts from academia, discuss potential research topics and develop plans for updating the Air Force language training curriculum. (Official DOD photo by Leo Carrillo)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Noah Sharp, a recent linguist graduate waits with his class to graduate from the Defense Linguist Course at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 11, 2019. These skilled professionals have learned to transcribe, translate, and summarize intercepted voice and graphic communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)

It Runs in the Family

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Noah Sharp, a recent linguist graduate waits with his class to graduate from the Defense Linguist Course at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 11, 2019. These skilled professionals have learned to transcribe, translate, and summarize intercepted voice and graphic communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Sharp, 316th Training Squadron commander, pins Airman 1st Class Noah Sharp, a recent linguist graduate, with his job badge at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 11, 2019. Noah’s father had the honor of pinning him and officially making him a graduate of the linguist course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)

It Runs in the Family

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Sharp, 316th Training Squadron commander, pins Airman 1st Class Noah Sharp, a recent linguist graduate, with his job badge at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 11, 2019. Noah’s father had the honor of pinning him and officially making him a graduate of the linguist course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing commander, presents Special Agent, Kyle Carter, with The Air Force Commendation Medal on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 9, 2019, for his acts of courage in providing first aid to victims of a stabbing at a local nightclub Sept. 12, 2019. Carter provided immediate first aid to the victims and briefed paramedics of the incident before the victims were transported to a local hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger/Released)

Airmen awarded for courageous acts

U.S. Air Force Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing commander, presents Special Agent, Kyle Carter, with The Air Force Commendation Medal on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 9, 2019, for his acts of courage in providing first aid to victims of a stabbing at a local nightclub Sept. 12, 2019. Carter provided immediate first aid to the victims and briefed paramedics of the incident before the victims were transported to a local hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing commander, presents Senior Airman Damion Davis, 17th Security Forces Squadron defender, with The Air Force Commendation Medal for his acts of courage in providing first aid to victims of a stabbing at a local nightclub Sept. 12, 2019 on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 9, 2019. Davis provided immediate first aid to the victims before paramedics and law enforcement arrived on the scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger/Released)

Airmen awarded for courageous acts

U.S. Air Force Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing commander, presents Senior Airman Damion Davis, 17th Security Forces Squadron defender, with The Air Force Commendation Medal for his acts of courage in providing first aid to victims of a stabbing at a local nightclub Sept. 12, 2019 on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 9, 2019. Davis provided immediate first aid to the victims before paramedics and law enforcement arrived on the scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger/Released)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Herrick, 312th Training Squadron instructor, drags a hose in full firefighting gear during the solo challenge at Blood, Sweat, and Stairs at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. During the solo challenge firefighters had to move heavy equipment and climb ladders as fast as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)

Blood, Sweat, and Stairs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Herrick, 312th Training Squadron instructor, drags a hose in full firefighting gear during the solo challenge at Blood, Sweat, and Stairs at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. During the solo challenge firefighters had to move heavy equipment and climb ladders as fast as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)
The silhouette of the 90 foot tower stands tall as fire protection professionals prepare to climb its stairs at top speed during Blood, Sweat, and Stairs at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. The stairs gave members of Goodfellow a taste of what first responders endured during 9/11 as they climbed 110 floors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)

Blood, Sweat, and Stairs

The silhouette of the 90 foot tower stands tall as fire protection professionals prepare to climb its stairs at top speed during Blood, Sweat, and Stairs at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. The stairs gave members of Goodfellow a taste of what first responders endured during 9/11 as they climbed 110 floors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)
Fire Protection vehicles are put on display at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. The attack on the World Trade Center created a shift among firefighters, their preparedness and awareness of the possibility of mass causality events increased dramatically. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)

Blood, Sweat, and Stairs

Fire Protection vehicles are put on display at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. The attack on the World Trade Center created a shift among firefighters, their preparedness and awareness of the possibility of mass causality events increased dramatically. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)
A U.S. Army Soldier fires a hose at a target after dragging it during Blood, Sweat, and Stairs at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. Though the challenges were meant to be fun, they were used to honor those involved in 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)

Blood, Sweat, and Stairs

A U.S. Army Soldier fires a hose at a target after dragging it during Blood, Sweat, and Stairs at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. Though the challenges were meant to be fun, they were used to honor those involved in 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)
Fire prevention instructors motivate a fellow Soldier as he participates in a team relay involving different firefighter related challenges during Blood, Sweat, and Stairs at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. The relay required teams to work together by completing each challenge at maximum effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)

Blood, Sweat, and Stairs

Fire prevention instructors motivate a fellow Soldier as he participates in a team relay involving different firefighter related challenges during Blood, Sweat, and Stairs at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2019. The relay required teams to work together by completing each challenge at maximum effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood/Released)
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Sailors, Soldiers and Marines salute during presenting colors for the 75th Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at Liberty Park on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 7, 2016. Representatives from the different branches involved with Pearl Harbor came to the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caelynn Ferguson/Released)
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