Director for Intelligence comes to Goodfellow

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Dimitri Henry, J2 Joint Chiefs of Staff Director for Intelligence, toured Goodfellow to observe how the 17th Training Wing is advancing the training of fire protection and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance professionals.


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Down in a hole: Destin, Eglin Fire train in trench

Story by Samuel King Jr. June 25, 2024 at 11:09AM The firefighters’ goal was to extract the simulated worker as safely as possible, but also ensure their own safety by avoiding a collapse of the environment around them. They did this by secured the sides of the hole or trench with compressed braces.

GAFB hosts annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial

Story by Airman James Salellas June 21, 2024 at 10:24AM The 17th Training Wing hosted the annual Department of Defense Fallen Firefighter Memorial to honor and pay tribute to firefighters who put their lives on the line, March 22. The memorial included the firefighters’ prayer, lowering of the flags to half-staff, and the firefighters’ final call.

NAVFAC Southeast’s Olympic-Themed ‘Bring Your Kids to Work Day’ Sparks Excitement

NAVFAC Southeast recently hosted a dynamic "Bring Your Kids to Work Day" event on June 14, centered around an Olympic theme to foster teamwork and excellence among participants. Coordinated by Meghan Johns, the event welcomed over ninety children for educational sessions on topics like environmental science, technology, and fire protection. Activities included tours of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft and active construction sites, culminating in a spirited relay race and medal ceremony. Capt. Miguel Dieguez praised the event's success, highlighting its role in strengthening community ties within NAVFAC Southeast and inspiring future leaders and innovators.


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It is all in the details: Fire inspectors learn to identify new construction hazards during course at Fort Leonard Wood

Story by Melissa Buckley June 14, 2024 at 02:13PM Thirteen firefighters and safety inspectors from across the Department of Defense are on Fort Leonard Wood June 10 to 14 to learn how to examine facility designs to ensure the plans meet fire codes before construction workers even break ground on new projects.