9 Sep 2009

23rd MDG offers tips on controlling cholesterol

It may surprise some individuals to learn that cholesterol itself isn't bad. In fact, cholesterol is just one of the many substances created and used by our bodies to keep us healthy. Some of the cholesterol we need is produced naturally, which can be affected by your family health history, and some of it comes from the food we eat. There are two

3 Aug 2009

Farewell to a warrior leader

Last week, we bid farewell to one of the best warrior leaders in our Air Force. Brig. Gen. Michael Longoria has positively affected not only our Air Force Airmen, but he has also developed our sister service brethren. His vast experiences as a combat controller, Office of the Secretary of Defense staff member, group commander, wing commander and

27 Jul 2009

23rd Wing commander addresses Team Moody's recent exercise performance

On July 24, Moody Airmen completed the fifth of seven exercises in preparation for the Phase I Operational Readiness Inspection, which is scheduled for September. A Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) is designed to test the wing's ability to successfully deploy personnel and equipment to conduct missions at a forward operating

1 Jun 2009

Thank you for the warm welcome

First off, let me say thank you to everyone at Moody for your gracious welcome to me and my family. The friendly reception and hospitality from Airmen, civilians and our neighbors from the local community have been unmatched anywhere. I would also like to thank you for the outstanding change of command ceremony. I was totally impressed with the

20 May 2009

Lt. Gen. North sends Memorial Day message

On May 25, 2009 we will again honor our service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation as we have done for the past 141 years. In last few years of commenting on the celebration of Memorial Day, I've discussed with you the history of Memorial Day, how it became a national holiday and even shared with you memorable quotes

18 May 2009

Thank you and Godspeed Flying Tigers!

I can still remember my first day in the local area in 2005. I hadn't even checked into the base yet, and Lynn and I were spending some time looking at schools and places to live. We were touring one of the local schools when we noticed a TV set tuned to a "special report" announcing the results of the latest Base Realignment and Closure

20 Apr 2009

Results of the 2008 23rd Wing Climate Survey

I recently received the results of the 2008 23rd Wing Climate Survey that took place October thru December 2008. The survey asked Airmen to score 10 "factors" in the workplace to include unit performance, the job and job satisfaction, support for deployment, trust in immediate supervisor, trust in senior leadership, unit flexibility, unit

2 Feb 2009

Well done Flying Tigers--you continue to make us proud!

Last Saturday's Annual Awards Banquet was absolutely outstanding and capped an absolutely spectacular year for the 23rd Wing Flying Tigers. That night, we honored our most precious resource--our Airmen! Uniformed and civilian Airmen...The best of the best! Thanks to all of you who had a hand in making that night a big success--the Annual Awards

21 Nov 2008

Thank you Team Moody for your outstanding performance during the ORE

Flying Tiger Warriors, I want to extend my personal thanks to each of you for your participation in Exercise Flying Tiger 08-11. During the Phase I portion we deployed over 300 personnel, 300+ tons of cargo, four real-world A-10C Thunderbolt II aircrafts for Operation Enduring Freedom, and one real-world HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter to support the

19 Nov 2008

November celebrates Native American Indian Heritage Month

Native Americans have played a vital role in making America what it is today and for this reason our country honors Native American Indians during the month of November. In 1994, a presidential proclamation designated November as National Native American Indian Heritage Month. Throughout the month, we celebrate the rich traditions and proud