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  • AF to launch new Web site available for legal assistance

    On Feb. 1, the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps is scheduled to unveil a new Web site to provide assistance to individuals who need a will, power of attorney or those who just have a legal question.The Air Force Legal Assistance Web site, www.aflegalassistance.com, is designed for active duty and Reserve members, retirees and dependents. It

  • 23rd Wing commander applauds Moody's efforts during ORE

    Team Moody,First of all, I want to extend my personal thanks to each of you for your dedicated participation during the Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise that took place Jan. 11-13. We have all been working hard to prepare for our Air Combat Command Inspector General Operational Readiness Inspection re-look scheduled for March 8-12. Since I

  • Moody-specific additions to dress, appearance AFI

    The 23rd Wing commander recently implemented four Moody-specific additions to the Air Force Instruction governing how Airmen present themselves while in uniform. The new policy, which is effective immediately, augments AFI 36-2903, "Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel.""The reason behind these changes was to provide clarification

  • Inspector general explains purpose of mental health evaluations

    With the many stressors in Airmens' lives, it is important for them to know how they can receive mental health care and evaluations. A mental health evaluation is a tool available for commanders to use to help prevent Airmen from harming themselves, others or military assets. They give commanders the standards needed to monitor the mental health

  • Honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice

    On Nov. 22, Army Staff Sgt. Braind Williams, whose family resides in Valdosta, Ga., began his journey home from Iraq. Sergeant Williams was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Heavy Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Benning, Ga. It was on Dec. 3, that he arrived at Moody by Kalitta Air, met by his
  • Chief Master Sgt (E-9)

    Chief master sergeant: The legacy lives on

    December 1, 2009 will be the 50-year anniversary of the top one percent of the enlisted force--chief master sergeant. This anniversary marks the continuation of a legacy that will live on for many years to come.Our first chiefs that were promoted Dec. 1, 1959 were known as "charter chiefs." The 625 individuals that were selected to the Air Force's

  • The past, present and the way ahead

    Over the past several months, the 23rd Wing has been preparing for the Air Combat Command Inspector General Operational Readiness Inspection re-look. Without a doubt, our goal must remain to provide combat forces to theater commanders, which includes the skills needed to deploy our people and equipment in a rapid manner. Our wing mission requires

  • Ancient language, modern weapon: American Indian code talkers

    Moody recently celebrated a holiday that would not have been possible without the Native American Indians' assistance when European settlers came to colonize what would become the United States.Native Americans continued that tradition of assistance when they developed a modern code from their ancient language. Two forms of a talking American

  • ESOHCAMP auditing program to arrive at Moody early 2010

    A "no-notice" auditing program has been scheduled to visit Moody early 2010 to evaluate Moody's compliance with local, state and federal environmental, safety and occupational health laws. Air Combat Command's External Environmental, Safety, Occupational, Health, Compliance, Management Program assessment, known as ESOHCAMP, will affect all members
  • MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Youth members who participated in the American Heart Association Heart Walk take a photo after finishing the walk. (Courtesy photo)

    Youth learn valuable lesson of ‘service before self’ during Heart Walk

    The hallways of the Moody Youth Center are filled every day with excited youth chatting about the hottest new video games, technology gadgets and events of the school day. Recently however, the focus of conversations shifted to talk of the Heart Walk.The children were referring to the Lowndes County Heart Walk that was held Nov. 5 in Valdosta, Ga.,
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