HQ and Base Chapel

Base Headquarters building (was located on the old main street – Fort McKavitt Road) until the new Norma Brown Headquarters building was completed in late 2008 (located by the new four-lane, divided main street – Kearny Blvd).
Base Chapel (The new Base Chapel was dedicated on 22 April 2009.)
Unless noted, all photographs are Official USAF Photographs

— Headquarters —

1964 – 6940th Security Wing HQ  (Looking sort of east) Next photograph is taken from a different angle.
Photograph provided by Ned Crimmin1964 – Looking towards the northeast, HQ would be off camera to the left.
Photograph provided by Joseph Molnar1964 – Back View of HQ; looking west towards Twin Buttes (old chapel would have been behind you on the left).
Photograph provided by Ned Crimmin1964 – Panoramic view – Old HQ would be to the left; Twin Buttes is WAY in the background
Photograph provided by Ned Crimmin1964 – The “rock garden” would be off camera on your right.  In the photo on the right – Looking south;  is the stockade on the left behind the fence (see the three men walking)?
Photograph provided by Ned Crimmin1964 – Looking south; HQ would be at the top of the hill by the smoke; Bowling Center (striped building) is on the right.
Photograph provided by Allen Johnson (Official USAF Photograph)1964 – Wing HQ
Photograph provided by Ron CoughenourPhotograph was taken between May to November 1967
1970 – An  F-100 in front of HQ
Date unknown
Photograph provided by Terry Casey (postcard)1973 – Postcard I purchased while at tech school of old HQ building located by movie theater, credit union, and bowling center (off camera on left)
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2009 – Navy DET on left; back entrance of HQ at end of street; Fort Goodfellow on right
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2009 – “Norma Brown Building” is posted on bricks
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2011 – HQ with “17 Training Wing Headquarters” on bricks
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2009 and 2012 – Front of “Norma Brown Building” Headquarters on Kearny Blvd.  Kearny Blvd used to be the flightline.
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2012 – Looking southwest
Photograph provided by Glenn Miller2010 – Looking west; you can see Twin Buttes off on the horizon (on left).
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyPortrait of Norma Brown
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyCoffee Shop inside HQ
Photograph provided by Terry Casey25 July 2014 Dedication of the EC-47 ARDF History Exhibit
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Photograph provided by Terry Casey25 July 2014 Dedication of the EC-47 ARDF History Exhibit
Photograph provided by Terry Casey25 July 2014 Dedication of the EC-47 ARDF History Exhibit
Photograph provided by Terry Casey25 July 2014 Dedication of the EC-47 ARDF History Exhibit
Photograph provided by Terry Casey25 July 2014 Dedication of the EC-47 ARDF History Exhibit
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyDisplays are located throughout the HQ building.
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyDisplays are located throughout the HQ building.
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyDisplays are located throughout the HQ building.

 

Photograph provided by Terry CaseyDisplays are located throughout the HQ building.
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyDisplays are located throughout the HQ building.

 

— Base Chapel —

The wooden Goodfellow Base Chapel has/had been a familiar landmark for permanent party, students, and visitors.

 

Photographs provided by Lawrence and Vera Koth

 

I cannot find my notes on these three photos.

 

This photograph was taken after 1944 and before 1964 when steeple was repaired.

Photographs was taken in 1960/1964(?)

Photograph was taken in 1960.

 

Photograph was taken in 1960.  The communion rail is parted (opened) which denotes getting ready for a Protestant service.

 

Photograph was taken in 1960.  This was the Chapel Annex but not sure exactly where it was located.
Year is unknown.  I am guessing around 1960 due to next photograph was taken in 1960 and altar cloth is same design.

 

Fixing the Base Chapel’s steeple in 1964.
Photograph provided by Allen Johnson (Official USAF Photograph) Taken after 1964 (steeple is fixed).

 

Photograph provided by Joseph Molnar 1964 – Base Theater and Chapel

 

1973 – Base Chapel
1977 – Base Chapel

 

1984 – Base Chapel
This photograph may have been taken before 1985.
By the growing of the tree and bushes, should be late 1980’s early 1990’s.

 

Photograph may have been taken between 1985-1993 but prior to the steeple/roof being repaired again – see next few photographs.

 

These photographs were taken between 1985 – 1993 when it was the Goodfellow Center Chapel.

Photograph was given to Terry in 2017; unknown photographer.2018 – As I post this photograph, I am sadden – what a beautiful historical building from Goodfellow’s past.
Photograph provided by Terry Casey

 

Photograph provided by Terry Casey2008 – Looking east, the vacant lot use to be old HQ location, Child Care Annex (white building) with Chapel behind it.  Finance was to the right.  Next photograph shows the same view with new Chapel.
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2009 – Looking east, the new Chapel with Old Chapel, the Child Care Annex is gone; built where the old HQ use to be located (Finance use to be on the right).

 

Photographs provided by Terry CaseyThe curve in the road in front of the Airman and Family Readiness Center (old Finance).  Where the dump truck is parked use to be the parking lot behind the old chapel.
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyAugust 2009 – road curved in front of Airman and Family Readiness Center October 2010 – road is now straight and new parking lot was put in front of chapel.
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyAugust 2008 – Looking SW, even the road that use to be in front to the Base Chapel is gone (now grass and sidewalk).  Building between the old/new chapels was the Child Care Annex.

 

Photographs provided by Terry Casey Easter 2009 – Last Easter Mass celebrated by Father Cody in old chapel.
Easter 2009 – Last Easter Mass celebrated by Father Cody in old chapel.
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyEaster 2009 – Last Easter Mass celebrated by Father Cody in old chapel.
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyApril 2009 – Old Chapel’s Blessed Sacrament Room
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2009 – Standing in BX/Commissary parking lot
Photographs provided by Terry Casey2009 –  Top photo – looking NNW, you are able to see both the old and new Base Chapels.  Now, since 2011, students do not realize they are sitting at a picnic area that used to be the location of the old chapel/base movie theater.
Photographs provided by Terry Casey22 April 2009 – Before it was declared off limits and ready for destruction, I went into the old Base Chapel for one last look at the interior.
Photograph Courtesy of gosanangelo.com
Photo was taken from video shot on 25 Aug 09 when old Chapel was destroyed. Windows removed for new chapel; both buildings on either side are gone.
Photograph Courtesy of gosanangelo.comPhoto was taken from video shot on 25 August 2009 when old Chapel was destroyed.
Photograph Courtesy of gosanangelo.comPhoto was taken from video shot on 25 August 2009 when old Chapel was destroyed.
Photograph Courtesy of gosanangelo.comPhoto was taken from video shot on 25 August 2009 when old Chapel was destroyed.
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2009 – Celebrating Mother’s Day Mass (10 May) in new Chapel.

 

Photograph provided by Terry Casey2011 – Baptistery is located behind  the altar and the “trees”.  Please see next photo.
Photograph provided by Terry Casey
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2009 – Looking towards the Blessed Sacrament Room.  The glass stained windows are from the old Chapel.
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2009 – Looking inside the Blessed Sacrament Room
Photograph provided by Terry Casey4 April 2010 – First Easter Sunday Mass in new Base Chapel.  The stain glass upper windows have not been installed yet.
Date Unknown – Stain glass windows have now been installed.  Please see next two slides.
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyFacing east, you are looking towards the Altar and stain glass window on the east side of the chapel.  The two gray fabric panels conceal the two crosses that are moved into position for either the Catholic or the Protestant services.
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyFacing west, you are looking towards the main entrance and the stain glass window on the west side of the chapel.
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyFebruary 2012 – This poster was on display at the entrance of the Chapel.
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyFebruary 2012 – Dedication of the newly named Taylor Chapel
Photograph provided by Terry CaseyFebruary 2012 – Dedication of the newly named Taylor Chapel
Courtesy San Angelo Standard-Times Chapel news clipping
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2012 – Found an old Base Chapel contribution envelope.
Photograph provided by Terry Casey2014 – Current contribution envelope