An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Goodfellow: Ready to Go

  • Published
  • By Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

The 17th Training Wing conducted a deployment readiness exercise at the Vance Deployment Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024.

The exercise ensured Goodfellow’s ability to rapidly and effectively deliver Airmen anywhere on the planet they may be needed.

“This exercise is meant to keep us familiar with large-scale deployments as a base and show us where we can be even more efficient,” said Tech. Sgt. Andy Harrison, Wing Staff Agencies Unit Deployment Manager. “We’re always getting new permanent party personnel and members who haven't had to deploy. This gives a sense of familiarity to the staff and deployers so it's not so overwhelming if it has to happen.”

The 17th Training Wing Inspection Team observes deployers moving through the deployment line at the Vance Deployment Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024. The exercise ensured Goodfellow’s ability to rapidly and effectively deliver Airmen anywhere on the planet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

Goodfellow: Ready to Go

The 17th Training Wing Inspection Team observes deployers moving through the deployment line at the Vance Deployment Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024. The exercise ensured Goodfellow’s ability to rapidly and effectively deliver Airmen anywhere on the planet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andy Harrison,17th Training Wing Wing Staff Agencies unit deployment manager, and Tech. Sgt. Bradley Gray, 17th TRW Wing Safety noncommissioned officer in charge, discuss facilities available during deployments at the Vance Deployment Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024. Deploying members were accompanied by their squadron’s UDMs to help organize the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

Goodfellow: Ready to Go

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andy Harrison,17th Training Wing Wing Staff Agencies unit deployment manager, and Tech. Sgt. Bradley Gray, 17th TRW Wing Safety noncommissioned officer in charge, discuss facilities available during deployments at the Vance Deployment Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024. Deploying members were accompanied by their squadron’s UDMs to help organize the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Members of the 17th Training Wing board busses transporting them to their notional deployed environment at the Vance Deployment Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024. The exercise is meant to provide a sense of familiarity to the staff and deployers so the 17th TRW can be prepared to rapidly send and be sent anywhere on the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

Goodfellow: Ready to Go

Members of the 17th Training Wing board busses transporting them to their notional deployed environment at the Vance Deployment Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024. The exercise is meant to provide a sense of familiarity to the staff and deployers so the 17th TRW can be prepared to rapidly send and be sent anywhere on the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res