Moody shines during LSET inspection

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres
  • 23rd Wing Public Affairs
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --  The Air Combat Command Logistics Standardization and Evaluation Team wrapped up a four-day inspection with an outbrief to wing leadership March 2. 

Inspectors evaluated many of the processes and programs in the 23rd Maintenance Group and 23rd Mission Support Group, said Chief Master Sgt. Ronald McAtee, the 23rd MXG Superintendent. 

The LSET team does not generate a final grade or ranking.

"Moody Airmen performed flawlessly," said the chief. "We are our own critics and competition, and we set the bar very high on what we expect from ourselves and each other. When you perform at a peak level on a daily basis, you welcome inspectors to see what you have accomplished." 

For some units, preparations for the LSET began while the base was still under Air Force Special Operations Command, said Senior Master Sgt. Mark Nelson, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management superintendent. 

"The LRS began to prepare for this inspection in March 2006 by researching ACC regulations and looking at past LSET inspections so we would be in full compliance," said Sergeant Nelson. "We knew we were ready for this and when the inspection was finished, our fuels management team had the fewest findings of any fuels flight in ACC. That's an impressive accomplishment, because we are also the newest." 

For the 723rd Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight, the best way to prepare was constant practice, said Tech. Sgt. Roy Nickel, 723rd MXS phase and propulsion support section NCO-in-charge. 

"Starting six weeks before the LSET team arrived, the propulsion flight performed 10 self inspections a week on each of its three sections," said Sergeant Nickel. "When the formal inspection began, our programs and processes had already undergone 180 different in-house evaluations." 

The level of teamwork and preparation the base put into this validation was clearly visible, said Chief McAtee. 

"'Team Moody' says it all," he said. "There are many overlapping agency responsibilities, and everyone was on their game. It was definitely a team effort from the mission support and maintenance groups, to our partners in the 347th Rescue Group. 

"We showed we are very professional, dedicated to the mission and will get the job done the right way," the chief added. 

Not only was the wing recognized for its hard work, it was also praised for its teamwork, said Chief McAtee. 

"The greatest compliment I heard from the LSET team was the outstanding communication throughout the entire chain of command in the 23rd Wing," said the chief. "The team was very impressed with the troops' dedication and knowledge about every facet of our mission, and the passion and pride was shown at every level." 

The final inspection report is expected to be published and available on the Internet in approximately 30 days. This time period allows an opportunity for agencies to review and challenge any findings. 

Chief McAtee feels that in the end, the inspection had a very productive result. 

"The inspection was thorough and fair, and we definitely learned a few things to help us sharpen our skills and make us into an even more effective force," he said.