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Honorary Commanders immersed in the mission of the 17th MSG

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  • By Airman 1st Class Madison Collier
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

The 17th Training Wing honorary commanders were immersed in the 17th Mission Support Group, May 23. 

The 17 MSG plays a crucial role in ensuring mission success at Goodfellow by empowering Airmen and adapting to global changes. This group manages six squadrons, providing comprehensive logistic and personnel support, maintaining infrastructure, offering security, and operating the base's computer systems.

The day began with honorary commanders meeting the leaders of the 17th Security Forces, Communications, Contracting, Logistics Readiness, Force Support, and Civil Engineering Squadrons. These meetings highlighted each squadron's unique contributions to Goodfellow's mission and their interactions with the San Angelo community.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jose Quintanilla, 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, explains daily operations of the 17th LRS to 17th Training Wing honorary commanders during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. Honorary commanders met with leadership from the 17th Security Forces, Communications, Contracting, Logistics Readiness, Force Support, and Civil Engineering Squadrons, highlighting each squadron's contributions to Goodfellow's mission and interactions with the San Angelo community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)

Honorary Commanders immersed in the mission of the 17th MSG

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jose Quintanilla, 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, explains daily operations of the 17th LRS to 17th Training Wing honorary commanders during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. Honorary commanders met with leadership from the 17th Security Forces, Communications, Contracting, Logistics Readiness, Force Support, and Civil Engineering Squadrons, highlighting each squadron's contributions to Goodfellow's mission and interactions with the San Angelo community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)
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Honorary commanders toured on-base housing for students and permanent party personnel. They also visited the firetruck maintenance building, where they learned about the collaboration between the San Angelo Fire Department, Wall Volunteer Fire Department, and Goodfellow. This partnership focuses on training, equipment maintenance, and education to meet safety standards on and off the base. 

“The base is incredible. We all know how important Goodfellow is to our community, so it’s great to get to come on base and really learn about the different facets here,” explained Molly Turk, 17th Training Wing honorary commander. “There is a lot that I didn’t know they did, especially today while learning about the mission support group. Goodfellow really is its own tiny city, and they have people that take the time to care for and manage it.”

Lance Overstreet, assigned to the 17th Civil Engineer Squadron, briefs 17th Training Wing honorary commanders on dormitory renovation processes during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. The mission for the 17th CES is to provide the quality facilities, infrastructure, and customer service necessary to produce fire protection and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)

Honorary Commanders immersed in the mission of the 17th MSG

Lance Overstreet, assigned to the 17th Civil Engineer Squadron, briefs 17th Training Wing honorary commanders on dormitory renovation processes during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. The mission for the 17th CES is to provide the quality facilities, infrastructure, and customer service necessary to produce fire protection and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)
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At the Vance Deployment Center, they examined the gear issued for deployments and learned about the 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron's role in keeping service members mission-ready through the Expeditionary Readiness Training program. This program is designed to create Mission Ready Airmen with competencies that increase their lethality, survivability and enable deployers to support Agile Combat Employment operations in a deployed environment.

The immersion concluded with a visit to the 17th SFS, where they learned about the squadron's efforts to keep Goodfellow secure. This includes base safety, weapons training, and agile operations worldwide. The visit featured a demonstration by military working dogs, showcasing their skills in base defense.

Janis Baucom, 17th Training Wing honorary commander, aims a weapon during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance course at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. The immersion concluded with a visit to the 17th Security Forces Squadron, where the honorary commanders learned about the squadron's efforts to keep Goodfellow secure, including base safety, weapons training, and agile operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)

Honorary Commanders immersed in the mission of the 17th MSG

Janis Baucom, 17th Training Wing honorary commander, aims a weapon during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance course at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. The immersion concluded with a visit to the 17th Security Forces Squadron, where the honorary commanders learned about the squadron's efforts to keep Goodfellow secure, including base safety, weapons training, and agile operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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“Today we are honored to host the honorary commander immersion at the 17th Mission Support Group,” emphasized Col. Dalby, 17th MSG commander. “The relationship between Goodfellow and the San Angelo community is vital to what we do, and this was a great opportunity to showcase what the 17th MSG does for the 17th Training Wing and supports fostering new relationships with community members.”

Patrick Brody, 17th Training Wing honorary commander, explains the relationship between the San Angelo Fire Department and the Goodfellow Air Force Fire Department during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. The partnership focuses on training, equipment maintenance, and education to meet safety standards both on and off the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)

Honorary Commanders immersed in the mission of the 17th MSG

Patrick Brody, 17th Training Wing honorary commander, explains the relationship between the San Angelo Fire Department and the Goodfellow Air Force Fire Department during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. The partnership focuses on training, equipment maintenance, and education to meet safety standards both on and off the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)
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Service members assigned to the 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron demonstrate MOPP, Mission Oriented Protective Posture, Gear procedures at the Vance Deployment Center during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. Expeditionary Readiness Training, designed by the 17th LRS, is designed to create Mission Ready Airmen with competencies that increase their lethality, survivability and enable deployers to support Agile Combat Employment operations in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)

Honorary Commanders immersed in the mission of the 17th MSG

Service members assigned to the 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron demonstrate MOPP, Mission Oriented Protective Posture, Gear procedures at the Vance Deployment Center during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. Expeditionary Readiness Training, designed by the 17th LRS, is designed to create Mission Ready Airmen with competencies that increase their lethality, survivability and enable deployers to support Agile Combat Employment operations in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)
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U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base Fire Department demonstrates drone capabilities during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. The drone presents an advantage as these integrated technologies have camera and thermal capabilities, utilized as a force multiplier throughout the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)

Honorary Commanders immersed in the mission of the 17th MSG

U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base Fire Department demonstrates drone capabilities during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. The drone presents an advantage as these integrated technologies have camera and thermal capabilities, utilized as a force multiplier throughout the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Korman, 17th Security Forces Military Working Dog handler, and MWD Borys present a K-9 demonstration to the 17th Training Wing honorary commanders during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. The immersion concluded with a visit to the 17th SFS, where the honorary commanders learned about the squadron's efforts to keep Goodfellow secure, including base safety, weapons training, and agile operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)

Honorary Commanders immersed in the mission of the 17th MSG

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Korman, 17th Security Forces Military Working Dog handler, and MWD Borys present a K-9 demonstration to the 17th Training Wing honorary commanders during the 17th Mission Support Group immersion at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 23, 2024. The immersion concluded with a visit to the 17th SFS, where the honorary commanders learned about the squadron's efforts to keep Goodfellow secure, including base safety, weapons training, and agile operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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