Civilians Witness Joint Training at Goodfellow

The 17th Training Wing at Goodfellow Air Force Base hosted its 2024–2025 class of honorary commanders for Detachment Day, offering a firsthand look at the base’s joint-service training mission.

Participants began their tour at the U.S. Navy’s Information Warfare Training Command Monterey Detachment, where they explored how sailors are trained to support global maritime operations. The visit continued with the U.S. Marine Corps Detachment, highlighting Marine intelligence training and the branch’s expeditionary approach.

At Command Post Sentinel, honorary commanders observed U.S. Army exercises led by the 344th Military Intelligence Battalion, combining signals intelligence with close-combat scenarios. 

The day concluded with a visit to the U.S. Space Force 533rd Training Squadron Detachment 1, the newest addition to Goodfellow’s joint training environment. Honorary commanders participated in virtual reality simulations designed to place trainees in realistic operational scenarios, increasing engagement and job-specific learning.

“The entire Honorary Commanders program has been one of the most incredible experiences I have had in a long time,” said Mark Clark, Honorary Commander, “The information the detachments share open up an entirely new understanding of what they do and how their missions pertain to the overall protection of our country.”