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May 23, 2024
Joint partner spotlight: Fire training through the eyes of Master Gunnery Sgt. Terrail Dickerson

There are few individuals in the DoD who recall what firefighting training was like before joint training began at Goodfellow, but one individual who does is Master Gunnery Sgt. Terrail Dickerson, the senior enlisted advisor for Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow Air Force Base Fire Company.
March 22, 2024
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Oct. 13, 2023
GAFB FD hosts Fire Prevention Week 2023

The Goodfellow Fire Department packs National Fire Week full of activities to educate children and adults on fire safety.
Aug. 4, 2023
Columbus | Spartans Rising

Black Flag heat conditions, low visibility and breaks in communication were just a few challenges six 14th Civil Engineering squadron Spartan Firefighters overcame to complete their Hazardous Material Technician certifications at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi July 27, 2023.
June 30, 2023
Goodfellow | Embracing Identity and Service

In May of 2018, trainees Shatora Dunkin and Telisa Moye met during Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland. Now, Staff Sgt. Dunkin and her wife, Moye-Dunkin have relocated to Goodfellow where Dunkin, recently, began instructing at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire
June 12, 2023
Goodfellow | Honorary commanders 17th MDG & 312th TRS immersion

The 17th Training Wing honorary commanders visited Goodfellow on June 8.
March 17, 2023
Goodfellow |17th TRW hosts annual DoD Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service

The 17th Training Wing honored firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty and were memorialized at the annual Department of Defense Fallen Firefighter Memorial, March 17.
Oct. 19, 2022
Goodfellow | Female Firefighter Fosters Future Force: Tech. Sgt. Adrianna Hopkins

Women make up roughly 20% of the U.S. Air Force. Numbers get significantly smaller within the fire protection career field. Tech. Sgt. Adrianna Hopkins is the only Air Force female firefighter instructor at the 312th Training Squadron.
Oct. 5, 2022
Maxwell | Inside the 908th: Fire Protection

Being responsible for lives and mitigating tasks in a chaotic environment can put the average person in distress. However, the 908th Airlift Wing doesn't seek out average. If you possess a stellar attitude paired with a desire to serve and protect, then you should consider becoming a Fire
Oct. 4, 2022
Goodfellow | Patching bases together with suicide prevention

Suicide prevention has been and continues to be a strong area of focus for leaders across the Air Force and the other service branches. It is an issue that likely has impacted nearly every career field in the military, including fire emergency services.