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  • Police Week honors fallen defenders

    National Police Week was observed at Moody Air Force Base to recognize all law enforcement members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 designating may 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.

  • RAF trainer instructs CQB tactics

    The 820th BDG teamed with British Royal Air Force Sgt. Glenn Risebrow,15th Squadron senior noncommissioned officer in charge of training, in multiple training scenarios to help strengthen combined operations between U.S. and British forces.

  • Catholic Bishop performs Confirmation Mass at Moody AFB

    Bishop Robert J. Coyle, Archdiocese of the Military Services, visited Moody Air Force Base's Chapel to host a Sacrament of Confirmation ceremony. Confirmation is the sacrament by which Catholics believe the Holy Spirit gives them the increased ability to practice their faith in every aspect of their

  • 23d Wing leaders tour Safeside

    The 23d Wing commander and command chief visited the 820th Base Defense Group to gain a better understanding of their missions, capabilities, and training needs.

  • Airmen jump through winter skies

    Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group conduct Static-line parachute jumps to maintain currency and ensure their ability to rapidly deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice.

  • Base Defense Airmen memorialize fallen veteran

    Heads hang and tears fall while bagpipes play at a memorial service where those who’ve fallen in valor were honored, to include one Airman whose loss hit heavy on many of Moody’s warrior’s hearts.The NYPD memorial service honored three detectives who had fallen in the line of duty, one of which was

  • Airmen prep for Army Air Assault School

    The AAA readiness assessment is designed to prepare Airmen for the Army Air Assault school curriculum as well as its physical and mental stressors. During AAA, U.S. troops are taught an array of skills associated with rotary-winged aircraft. These skills widen the 820th Base Defense Group’s ability

  • Be memorable, inspire future generations

    Staff Sgts. Stan Mason, Charlie Jefferson, Doc Lawrence, and Master Sgt. Kenneth G. Webb. None of you know these individuals, but their legacy and efforts as supervisors are evident.These NCOs were my very first influences in the Air Force and the reason I am wearing these chevrons today.Front-line

  • Moody welcomes 822d BDS home

    The 822d Base Defense Squadron was greeted by leadership, family and friends as they returned from a deployment to Southwest Asia on Oct. 21. While deployed, the 822d was tasked as defenders of expeditionary locations and assets. After returning to Moody, these Airmen train to uphold combat and