Goodfellow hosts annual Thanksgiving meals

Ms. Keisha Singletary, Western Winds Dining Facility food operations manager, prepares volunteers to serve lunch Thanksgiving day at the Western Winds Dining Facility, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 23, 2023. Volunteers had to wear a chef's coat and hat to adhere to the food safety regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)

Goodfellow hosts annual Thanksgiving meals

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Corbett, 17th Training Wing deputy commander, carves roast beef during Thanksgiving lunch at the Western Winds Dining Facility, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 23, 2023. Corbett and other leaders across the base volunteered to serve 17th TRW permanent party members and students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn D’Errico)

Goodfellow hosts annual Thanksgiving meals

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington, 17th Training Wing command chief, serves meat to students during Thanksgiving lunch at the Western Winds Dining Facility, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 23, 2023. Washington served service members and interacted with them during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn D’Errico)

Goodfellow hosts annual Thanksgiving meals

U.S. Air Force Maj. Anita Sims, 17th Contracting Squadron commander, prepares to serve lunch Thanksgiving day at the Western Winds Dining Facility, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 23, 2023. Sims and other permanent party members of the 17th Training Wing showed their appreciation for service members in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)

Goodfellow hosts annual Thanksgiving meals

U.S Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Khammilla Washington, 17th TRW command chief, talks to the 17th Security Forces Squadron Airmen during breakfast on Thanksgiving morning at the 17th SFS building, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 23, 2023. The command team showed their support to Goodfellow’s defenders, working hard to support the 17th TRW mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn D’Errico)

Goodfellow hosts annual Thanksgiving meals

Published Nov. 23, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico
17th Training Wing Public Affairs

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

The 17th Training Wing hosted an annual Thanksgiving Meal Service event for service members and students at the Western Winds Dining Facility, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 23.

“It’s a great opportunity for everyone to get out of their houses or dormitories to break bread with leadership,” said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Nolan, 17th Communication Squadron senior enlisted leader. “That’s what it's all about, spending time with friends, family and teammates.”

Commanders and senior enlisted leaders all across the base supported those who spent their Thanksgiving at Goodfellow, giving back to students and members with an opportunity to take a break from work or training and be able to delight in a festive meal.

“It was nice to see all my leadership in a different environment,” said Army Pvt. Jordan Bangor, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion student. “Serving food, eating and talking with soldiers, shows us their compassion and dedication.”

The 17th TRW command team also served breakfast to the 17th Security Forces Squadron early Thanksgiving morning to include them in the day’s festivities.

“We want all our teammates to know that we are here to support them,” said Col. Angelina Magiunness, 17th TRW commander. “Our defenders support our mission, holiday or not and we’re here to do the same for them.”

Goodfellow hosts annual Thanksgiving meals

U.S. Army Pfc. Jaynese Miller, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion student, waits for food during Thanksgiving lunch at the Western Winds Dining Facility, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 23, 2023. Leadership asked service member about themselves and thanked them for their dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)

Goodfellow hosts annual Thanksgiving meals

U.S. Army Maj. Jacob Stallings, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion executive officer, left, and Staff. Sgt Peter Martin, 344th MI Battalion platoon advisor, right, volunteer during a Thanksgiving lunch at the Western Winds Dining Facility, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 23, 2023. Leaders from all over the base came together to show the students their appreciation for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)

Goodfellow hosts annual Thanksgiving meals

U.S Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, cuts a slice of homemade cheesecake for Airmen on Thanksgiving morning at the 17th Security Forces Squadron building, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 23, 2023. Maguinness made her family recipe for Goodfellow's defenders, working hard to support the 17th TRW mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn D’Errico)

Goodfellow hosts annual Thanksgiving meals

U.S. Air Force Airman Allison Krsak, 17th Training Wing student, waits in line for food during Thanksgiving lunch at the Western Winds Dining Facility, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 23, 2023. Leadership asked each member about themselves and thanked them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)