Goodfellow Honorary Commanders take flight Published July 26, 2024 By Airman 1st Class James Salellas 17th Training Wing Public Affairs DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Goodfellow Air Force Base’s honorary commanders visited Dyess Air Force Base, July 24. Dyess houses the 7th Bomb Wing and 317th Airlift Wing, both crucial to global air operations. The 317th AW flew Goodfellow’s honorary commanders on a C-130J Super Hercules, giving them a taste of one of the operational Air Force missions that the 17th Training Wing supports by training fire protection professionals as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance warriors. “The visit enhanced my understanding of the Air Force’s purpose and its mission,” said Kylon Atteberry, GAFB honorary commander, “Being in San Angelo, we're seeing the training side, whereas today I felt like we got to see a lot more of the operational side.” The honorary commanders took part in an hour-long flight, visited the air traffic control tower, engaged in virtual reality training and toured the B-1B Lancer, known for its ability to rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world. “I was sitting in the cockpit when we took off on the C-130, that was probably one of the coolest things I will ever do,” said CoCo Simpson, GAFB honorary commander, “ It was pretty awesome, I’m happy I did it.” The Honorary Commander Program helps community members understand the importance of Goodfellow, the Air Force, and the Department of Defense. It also allows military commanders and their units to learn more about the community and enhance its partnerships. Goodfellow Honorary Commanders take flight Goodfellow Air Force Base honorary commanders engage in virtual reality training at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas July 24, 2024. The 317th Airlift Wing built a revolutionary VR lab from the ground up as a solution to multiple problems. May it be weather, flight schedules, or other logistical factors, training has not always been available at a moment’s notice until now. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Harris Hillstead) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Goodfellow Honorary Commanders take flight Honorary commanders from Goodfellow Air Force Base, receive a tour of a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2024. The honorary commanders took part in an hour-long flight, visited the air traffic control tower, engaged in virtual reality training and toured the B-1B Lancer, known for its ability to rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Goodfellow Honorary Commanders take flight Honorary commanders from Goodfellow Air Force Base, stand behind a C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2024. The 317th Airlift Wing flew San Angelo community leaders on a C-130J Super Hercules, giving them a taste of the operational Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Salellas) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res