The squadron is a non-appropriated fund government instrumentality for the United States Air Force. Together, we provide mission support to our nations' Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base. Part of our mission is provide the best quality of life programs and events as part of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) initiative. The purpose of MWR is to provide
programs and activities that would support the overall morale and welfare of our troops. MWR provides leisure activities, promotes the mental and physical well-being of troops and overall, supports and provides a good quality of life while in service to our country. Here at Goodfellow, the duty of the 17th Force Support Squadron, otherwise known at 17 FSS, is to put on those MWR programs for our military and their families stationed at our small, but community-drive base.
