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Second Air Force leaders visit Goodfellow

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  • By Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander, and Maj. Richard Cordova, Second Air Force A9, toured Goodfellow, Sept. 14.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Cordova, Second Air Force A9, shatters a window during vehicle extraction training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. Cordova was shown how students train for emergency situations by members of the 312th Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)

Second Air Force leaders visit Goodfellow

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Cordova, Second Air Force A9, shatters a window during vehicle extraction training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. Cordova was shown how students train for emergency situations by members of the 312th Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander, and Maj. Richard Cordova, Second Air Force A9, pose for a photo at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. Dipoma and Cordova were immersed in different training around Goodfellow to become more familiar with the 17th Training Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)

Second Air Force leaders visit Goodfellow

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander, and Maj. Richard Cordova, Second Air Force A9, pose for a photo at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. Dipoma and Cordova were immersed in different training around Goodfellow to become more familiar with the 17th Training Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander, smashes a window during vehicle extraction training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. DoD fire protection students successfully complete several blocks of instruction before graduating from the academy, covering everything from fighting aircraft fires to medical procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)

Second Air Force leaders visit Goodfellow

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander, smashes a window during vehicle extraction training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. DoD fire protection students successfully complete several blocks of instruction before graduating from the academy, covering everything from fighting aircraft fires to medical procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)
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Dipoma and Cordova were given an immersion tour of the 17th Training Wing at Goodfellow.

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Anthony Fruehan, 312th Training Squadron instructor, briefs Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander, on firefighter education at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. Goodfellow’s Fire Academy trains DoD firefighting students for emergency situations using various training structures and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)

Second Air Force leaders visit Goodfellow

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Anthony Fruehan, 312th Training Squadron instructor, briefs Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander, on firefighter education at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. Goodfellow’s Fire Academy trains DoD firefighting students for emergency situations using various training structures and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Cordova, Second Air Force A9, listens to a briefing from a member of the 17th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron discussing the targeted care program at the Ross Clinic, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. The 17th Medical Group is the first unit in Air Education and Training Command clinic to pioneer targeted care, which improves accessibility to mental health treatment (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)

Second Air Force leaders visit Goodfellow

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Cordova, Second Air Force A9, listens to a briefing from a member of the 17th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron discussing the targeted care program at the Ross Clinic, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. The 17th Medical Group is the first unit in Air Education and Training Command clinic to pioneer targeted care, which improves accessibility to mental health treatment (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander, tours dorms under renovation with Col. Eugene Moore, 17th Mission Support Group commander, at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. After being damaged by Winter Storm Uri, many dorms were gutted and rebuilt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)

Second Air Force leaders visit Goodfellow

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander, tours dorms under renovation with Col. Eugene Moore, 17th Mission Support Group commander, at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. After being damaged by Winter Storm Uri, many dorms were gutted and rebuilt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)
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They learned the history of the base and the legacy shared with the 17th Bombardment Group. They also met with leaders to understand how the Second Air Force can help the wing achieve its training goals.

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander, and Maj. Richard Cordova, Second Air Force A9, are briefed on how the 316th Training Squadron is improving the quality of life of Airmen housed in the 316th TRS dorms, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. Members of the 316th TRS showed Second Air Force leaders areas where their students could unwind after classes and where they could study course materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)

Second Air Force leaders visit Goodfellow

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander, and Maj. Richard Cordova, Second Air Force A9, are briefed on how the 316th Training Squadron is improving the quality of life of Airmen housed in the 316th TRS dorms, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. Members of the 316th TRS showed Second Air Force leaders areas where their students could unwind after classes and where they could study course materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Kehoe, 312th Training Squadron instructor, briefs Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander on firefighter training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. Dipoma assists in overseeing all aspects of basic and technical training in Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)

Second Air Force leaders visit Goodfellow

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Kehoe, 312th Training Squadron instructor, briefs Col. Nicholas Dipoma, Second Air Force vice commander on firefighter training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022. Dipoma assists in overseeing all aspects of basic and technical training in Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ethan Sherwood)
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