News

April 16, 2020
Base Exchange Keeping Goodfellow Community Safe with Distance Shopping

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure Goodfellow AFB Airmen and military families can get the critical products they need while maintaining physical distancing in a safe environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 16, 2020
Parenting during COVID-19

In the United States Military, 44.1% of active duty members have children. Suddenly many of us were told to stay home unless we leave for essential reasons. This means a lot of us are now trying to complete the mission with kids at home as their schools and daycares have been canceled.
April 16, 2020
Spouses make masks for military at Laughlin

A club called XL Sew Strong, made primarily of Laughlin spouses, formed to use their tailoring talents to create face masks for Airmen. Face Masks are in limited supply due to the outbreak of COVID-19so numerous Laughlin and community members have taken up the task of sewing and creating their own
April 16, 2020
JBSA chaplains, counselors utilize technology to provide counsel and guidance during pandemic

Mental health specialists, chaplains and counselors throughout Joint Base San Antonio are utilizing technology and finding resourceful ways to keep in touch with their clients who seek counseling and guidance during this time of social distancing.
April 16, 2020
Maintenance team makes face masks for Texas Air Guard members

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – When guidance came out that personnel on base should wear face coverings when within 6 feet of each other, one Air National Guard member with a personal 3D printer figured he could help.Staff Sgt. Paul Renker, a 149th Fighter Wing hydraulics technician,
April 15, 2020
Airmen lead volunteerism during COVID-19 pandemic

Airmen from JBSA-Lackland came together overnight on April 7 to volunteer for charge of quarters duties in support of Airmen across the base whose lives have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 14, 2020
Goodfellow Chapel shifts to Virtual Services

During the COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, the 17th Training Wing Chapel is turning to technology to ensure members still have access to the spiritual support they need.
April 14, 2020
Columbus AFB Fire Department continues to advance Airmen through training during pandemic

While the nation navigates its way through the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, Columbus Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services (FES) is focused on maintaining readiness and protecting the members of Columbus AFB in support of the 14th Flying training Wing’s mission.
April 14, 2020
315th TRS Hosts ‘Break the Pandemic’ Morale Event

Members of the 315th Training Squadron here hosted a ‘Break the Pandemic’ morale event April 11.In response to social restrictions due to COVID-19, the 315th TRS decided to organize an event to ensure the mental and physical well-being for Goodfellow members.
April 14, 2020
How To: Home Schooling in the Time of Coronavirus

The 37th Training Wing hosted "Home School 101," a virtual event on Facebook Live to help families transition to non-traditional education methods and learn stress-management skills during mandated social distancing in response to COVID-19, Thurs., April 9, 2020.