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  • Selfless volunteer wins Youth of the Year award

    Proving it's never too early to become a role model, a Moody teenager is already setting the example for the children at Moody's Youth Center. Michael Brunelle, son of Master Sgt. Daryl Brunelle, 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, recently received the base's Boys and Girls Club of America

  • Lieutenant proves dreams come true

    From a childhood goal to a present reality, a Moody lieutenant has seen his dream to fly span two continents and many struggles. At first glance 1st Lt. Joszef Jonas, 75th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, looks like every other Airman in a flight suit, but soon his deep Hungarian accent

  • Former safety chief gives A-10C drivers hard-learned history lesson

    Thousands of warriors have a recent Moody visitor to thank for developments made to a major weapons system before many of them were even born. In 1978, Maj. Gen. Francis Gideon, who retired in 2000 as the Air Force's chief of safety, was one of the first test pilots assigned to the A-10 joint task

  • Spouses group eases deployment for Airmen, loved ones

    With a mission focused around deploying its Airmen, the 820th Security Forces Group is making sure the spouses and loved ones aren't left in the dark. The 820th SFG's Family and Loved Ones Appreciation and Information Committee supports anyone who is close to the deployed Airmen, including spouses,

  • Airmen serve community as volunteer firefighters

    Risking their life to save another is a common theme among Moody's rescue community.   However, for some Moody members, this concept is something they take home with them. Volunteering as local firefighters, they keep members of their neighborhood safe.   Tech. Sgt. Jason King, 23rd Operations

  • 'Road Warriors' make surge a reality in Iraq

    Of the many missions in a war zone, none is less glamorous, or so critically important, than the role of the supply convoy. Virtually everything a fighting force requires to operate in a deployed environment usually arrives behind a semi-trailer over dangerous roads. Recently, two Moody sergeants

  • Military couples reflect on relationships

    As Valentine's Day approaches, it provides an opportunity for couples to reflect and build on their relationships.    Couples that are married military to military, however, find that their relationships can present new situations and adjustments that their civilian counterparts often don't

  • 71st RQS Airman sings way to 'Top'

    A special ability or aptitude doesn't come naturally to everyone. A Moody Airman's natural gift, however, has led her to be selected to perform with Tops in Blue, the Air Force's touring performance ensemble, for its "Deja Blue" tour this year. Tech Sgt. Bridgett Johnson, 71st Rescue Squadron

  • Keeping Moody clean one smile at a time

    Care taker, sanitary technician, cleaner or just plain "Fred." Fredrick Gillard Jr., 23rd Force Support Squadron Freedom I Fitness Center janitor, does not care what you call him; as long as you have time for a smile and a few kind words. Mr. Gillard, a Panama City, FL., native, has worked at the

  • BASH program keeps birds at bay

    At first glance, Odin Stephens looks out of character in his snake skin boots and deep country accent surrounded by a sea of uniformed Airmen here. However, Mr. Stephens fits into the Air Force mission just fine. He is a U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist in charge of the 23rd Wing