BUS STOP 1 🚏 Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tour and activities
Take part in a tour of the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy. See the equipment and vehicles DoD firefighters use for their training. Fun activities planned for children and adults! 👨🚒
BUS STOP 2 🚏 DoD Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Immerse yourself in a memorial dedicated to fallen DoD firefighters. Check out the large collection of historical firetrucks and vehicles. 🚒
P-10 Forcible Entry Fire Truck P-16A Flightdeck Crash and Rescue Truck
P-19 Crash and Rescue Operations 1941 Ford Pumper 1942 Mack 125
1951 Magirus 1953 R-2 1954 O-11A 1958 O-6 1959 Jeep 1962 P-2
1966 530-B 1968 International Harvester 1972 Telesquirt 1976 Oshkosh P-4
1980 Oshkosh P-4 1982 Ford P-12 1988 Amertek 2500L Ford P-20
BUS STOP 3 🚏
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tour of the 17th Training Wing Headquarters Building (Bldg. 430)
Learn about history of Goodfellow’s 17th Training Wing as well as the different units that comprise the Wing Staff Agencies. See the EC-47 ‘Electric Goon’ static display outside the building and see historical displays inside.
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Check out an Air Force courtroom and meet members of Goodfellow's JAG Team (Bldg. 430)
Here's an opportunity to check out Goodfellow's courtroom, meet members of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) team, and learn about legal careers in the Air Force! ⚖️
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Check out the Cressman Dining Facility
See one of the dining facilities that military members go for their meals!
BUS STOP 4 🚏
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fulcrum Presentations outside Bldg. 525
Come listen and learn more about the Mig-29 Fulcrum briefed by a member of the 315th Training Squadron.
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. SA-4 Surface to Air Missile System Presentations outside Bldg. 530
Come listen and learn more about the SA-4 Surface to Air Missile system briefed by a member of the 315th Training Squadron.
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 315th Training Squadron Presentations at Bldg. 530
Come out and learn about the mission of the 315th TRS ‘Rattlers!’
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MiG-23 Flogger Presentation
Members of the 316th Training Squadron will deliver presentations on the MiG-23 Flogger!
BUS STOP 5 🚏
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. VR Simulations at Building 448
Members of the 17th Training Support Squadron will showcase virtual reality simulations that Airmen use to prepare them for the future!
BUS STOP 6 🚏
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Health and Human Performance Fair at the Powell Event Center
See information booths on health topics related to sleep hygiene, smoking cessation, mental health, and wearable technology. Screenings for hypertension and diabetes will also be offered.
BUS STOP 7 🚏 BLOCK PARTY
10:00 a.m. MEDEVAC Demo at the Parade Field
Members of the Army's 344th Military Intelligence Battalion will conduct a MEDEVAC demonstration. It will be a quick and immersive demonstration on how quickly, effectively, and deliberately U.S. Army Soldiers in combat react to sustaining a casualty.
A small team of Soldiers on patrol will find themselves in a less-than-ideal situation, and will have to treat a casualty, get them to safety, and transport them to a medical treatment facility quickly to save their life. Afterwards, audience members will be welcomed to approach our team to ask any questions they may have and observe some of the equipment utilized.
11:00 a.m. Military Working Dog 🐕 Demo at the Base Theater Grass Area
See the teamwork between a military K-9 and member of Goodfellow’s 17th Security Forces Squadron! There is ONLY ONE demo planned for this event. Don't miss it!
12:00 p.m. MEDEVAC Demo at the Parade Field
Members of the Army's 344th Military Intelligence Battalion will conduct a MEDEVAC demonstration. It will be a quick and immersive demonstration on how quickly, effectively, and deliberately U.S. Army Soldiers in combat react to sustaining a casualty.
A small team of Soldiers on patrol will find themselves in a less-than-ideal situation, and will have to treat a casualty, get them to safety, and transport them to a medical treatment facility quickly to save their life. Afterwards, audience members will be welcomed to approach our team to ask any questions they may have and observe some of the equipment utilized.
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. International School Open House at Bldg. 900
Members of the 313th Training Squadron will show a Full Motion Video simulation used to help train our international partners and strengthen alliances. We will also have fun activities for small groups and children.
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Army Fitness Combat Test near the Parade Field
Are you ‘Army fit?’ 💪 Test your fitness with the Army Fitness Combat Test and win prizes!
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pull Up Competition near the Mathis Fitness Center
How many pullups can you do? Test your strength against Goodfellow’s Marines!
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Grenade Toss at Mathis Field
Practice throwing grenades with Soldiers assigned to the 344th Military Intelligence Battalion.
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 17th Security Forces Squadron Emergency Swat Team (EST) Challenge
Put your strength and endurance to the test with members of Goodfellow's 17th SFS EST through a mini tryout session. You'll have the chance to do a dummy drag, ammo carry and other fun activities!
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ‘Ask a Service Member’ Panel at the Block Party location
Service members from different branches will be at this tent where you and your family, loved ones, and friends can ask questions to service members.
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ‘Ask a Spouse’ Panel at the Block Party location
Understand what life is like for a spouse married to military member.
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Family Fun at the Splash Pad
See where military members and their family spend the hot summer days at Goodfellow AFB. In addition to the splash pad, there will be a bounce house and ax throwing.
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Check out the Mathis Fitness Center at Bldg. 140
See where military members and their families go to get fit and stay active!