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Goodfellow AFB receives bomb threat Thursday morning

An emergency alert was sent to some San Angelo residents regarding the incident.
Credit: Goodfellow Air Force Base

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — UPDATE: Military security forces at Goodfellow Air Force Base have given the all clear after a bomb threat was received at the base Thursday morning.

"The safety of our personnel and their families is our top priority and Goodfellow first responders reacted in a timely and effective manner to ensure safety," the update from GAFB said.

ORIGINAL STORY: Goodfellow Air Force Base released a brief statement regarding an emergency alert received by some San Angelo residents Thursday morning.

The release said, "A bomb threat was received by Goodfellow AFB, 19 Nov., at approximately 9 a.m. First responders are on scene, the area has been evacuated and a 500ft cordon established.

Both gates are operating under normal hours.

Goodfellow’s priority is the safety and security of its personnel and their families. Further information will be provided as it becomes available."

This is a developing story. More information will be posted when it becomes available.

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