Fun in the sun on Sports Day

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lavor Kirkpatrick, 17th Training Wing command chief, and Col. Robert Ramirez, 17th TRW vice commander, join members of the 316th Training Squadron for a photo on Sports Day at the Mathis Fitness Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 5, 2019. The 316th TRS dethroned the 315th Training Squadron who had taken first for the last two Sports Days (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)

Fun in the sun on Sports Day

Members from the 316th Training Squadron pose for a photo after winning Sports Day held at the Mathis Fitness Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 5, 2019. The 316th TRS dethroned the 315th Training Squadron who had taken first for the last two Sports Days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)

Fun in the sun on Sports Day

Members from the different squadrons join in activities during Sports Day at the Mathis Fitness Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 5, 2019. Sports Day was an all-day activity that allowed students and permanent party a chance to come out and relax while demonstrating some healthy rivalry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)

Fun in the sun on Sports Day

The attending squadrons stand in formation before Sports Day begins at the Mathis Fitness Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 5, 2019. Groups were able to participate in events such as Ultimate Frisbee, basketball, kickball, volleyball and a firetruck pull. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)

Fun in the sun on Sports Day

Members from the 316th Training Squadron compete in a tug of war against the 315th Training Squadron during Sports Day at the Mathis Fitness Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 5, 2019. The different squadrons competed against each other throughout the day, and the four squadrons with the most points faced off in the tug of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman/Released)

Fun in the sun on Sports Day

Published April 8, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Zachary Chapman
17th Training Wing Public Affairs

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

Goodfellow celebrated Sports Day for students and permanent party members to unwind and relax with some healthy competition with events going on all day at the Mathis Fitness Center, April 5.

Groups participated in events such as Ultimate Frisbee, basketball, kickball, volleyball and a firetruck pull. The top four squadrons who received the most points from the events competed in a tug of war to decide who would win first place. The 316th Training Squadron’s victory dethroned the 315th Training Squadron who had won for the last two years.