30 Oct 2014

VFA-101 "Grim Reapers" introduce F-35C to NAS Oceana

The "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 returned to the Naval Air Station Oceana flight line, October 28, bringing with them the future of Naval Aviation.The F-35C Lightning II completed its' first landing at Oceana, providing Sailors a chance to learn more about the platform."The pilots and maintainers are the ones who make the

30 Oct 2014

Defense officials establish Ebola medical support team

When Air Force Capt. Stacey Morgan's commander sent her a text message saying that she needed to immediately call him, her first thought was, "Uh-oh. What did I do?"But after a minute or two of talking to her commander, her apprehension was quickly replaced by anxious excitement, as he asked her to become a member of a 30-person military Ebola

29 Oct 2014

Goodfellow first in AETC to reach CFC goal

Goodfellow is the first base in Air Education and Training Command to reach its Combined Federal Campaign goal with more than $125,000 raised for multiple charities.The goal set was approximately an eight-percent increase from the amount raised last year."This amazing result shows Goodfellow personnel truly understand what it means to serve -- not

29 Oct 2014

Goodfellow memorializes Sgt. Brandenburg

Goodfellow held a memorialization and building dedication ceremony for Sgt. Dale Brandenburg, Vietnam War veteran and airborne radio maintenance technician, at the 17th Training Group, building 448, Oct. 27.In 1972, Brandenburg attended the Airborne Radio Maintenance Technician training at Goodfellow. He used this training while serving on an

29 Oct 2014

Keesler NCOA graduates first generation of ILE

The Mathies NCO Academy graduated the first-ever class of technical sergeants through the four-week Intermediate Leadership Experience course here Oct. 23.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody was the guest speaker for the 34-student graduation, which comprised students from all over the U.S. Air Force.After months of collaborative