Moody Air Force Base

Sniffing out the mission

A U.S. Air Force military working dog assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron bites a chew toy during training at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2026. MWD handlers use chew toys to reward military working dogs for successfully completing training commands and tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

Dog running in water with a toy in its mouth.

Sniffing out the mission

A U.S. Air Force military working dog assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron runs toward its handler during a training exercise at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2026. MWD handlers used the wave pool to challenge the dogs to follow commands across different terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

Sniffing out the mission

A U.S. Air Force military working dog assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron walks alongside its handler during a training exercise at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2026. MWD handlers conducted bite-work, obedience and simulated explosive detection training, while using the park’s varied terrain and wave pool to challenge the dogs in different environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

Sniffing out the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arthur Reyes, 823d[NS2.1] Base Defense Squadron military working dog handler, directs a military working dog to search an area during substance detection training at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 8, 2026. The training reinforced the MWD teams’ ability to detect trained substances and work effectively with their handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

Sniffing out the mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cameron Jackson, 822nd Base Defense Squadron fire team member, walks a military working dog through Wild Adventures during a detection training exercise in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 8, 2026. The training challenged MWD teams to identify trained substances throughout the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

Sniffing out the mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cameron Jackson, 822nd Base Defense Squadron fire team member, left, holds a military working dog’s leash as Staff Sgt. Jordan Utter, 824th Base Defense Squadron military working dog handler, right, participates in bite-work training at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2026. The training used a muzzled MWD to safely simulate an apprehension scenario in the wave pool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

Sniffing out the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Utter, 824th Base Defense Squadron military working dog handler, participates in bite-work training at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2026. The training used a muzzled MWD to safely simulate an apprehension scenario in the wave pool, challenging the dog to follow commands and engage a target in a different environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

Two men walk their dogs at a water park.

Sniffing out the mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cameron Jackson, 822nd Base Defense Squadron fire team member, and Staff Sgt. Jordan Utter, 824th Base Defense Squadron military working dog handler, walk their military working dogs to begin a training exercise at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 10, 2026. The training allowed MWD teams to practice detection, obedience and bite-work skills across varied environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

Sniffing out the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian McComas, 824th Base Defense Squadron military working dog handler, runs as a military working dog pursues him during a training exercise at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2026. McComas participated as a simulated assailant to train the MWD on apprehension and bite-work techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

9/11 Memorial sign displayed for a 5k event

25 Years of Remembrance

A sign displays information for the 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Run 5K in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 5, 2026. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and honored those who lost their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

25 Years of Remembrance

Honor Guardsmen from Moody Air Force Base, present the colors during the 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Run 5K in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 5, 2026. The event honored the lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and recognized the service and sacrifice of first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

Fire chief giving remarks at 5k run for 9/11

25 Years of Remembrance

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Weaver, 23d Civil Engineering installation fire chief, delivers remarks to participants before the 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Run 5K in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 5, 2026. The event commemorated the victims of 9/11 and recognized the sacrifices made by first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

A firefighter and participant approach the finish line in 5k run for 9/11

25 Years of Remembrance

A firefighter and participant in the 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Run 5K approach the finish line in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 5, 2026. Firefighters, first responders and community members participated in the event to honor the lives lost and sacrifices associated with Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Shone applauds participants during 5k run for 9/11

25 Years of Remembrance

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Shone, 93d Air Ground Operations Wing command chief, applauds participants during the 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Run 5K in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 5, 2026. The memorial run brought together first responders and community members in remembrance of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Shone addresses attendees during 9/11 memorial 5k run

25 Years of Remembrance

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Shone, 93d Air Ground Operations Wing command chief, addresses attendees during the 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Run 5K in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 5, 2026. The event commemorated 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and highlighted the service and sacrifice of first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group prepare to move during Mission Qualification Training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 30, 2026. The Airmen prepared to reposition as part of a simulated tactical movement during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

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U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group stands guard during Mission Qualification Training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 30, 2026. The training allowed Airmen to practice maintaining situational awareness, while responding to simulated threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

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U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group carries an Airman on a litter during Mission Qualification Training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 31, 2026. The exercise tested the Airmen’s ability to safely move casualties, while operating under simulated battlefield conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group place an Airman on a litter during Mission Qualification Training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 31, 2026. The Airmen practiced casualty care and evacuation procedures as part of the training scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group apply camouflage face paint to prepare to partake in Mission Qualification Training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 30, 2026. The camouflage helped the Airmen reduce their visibility, while conducting operations in the field during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

93d AIR GROUND OPERATIONS WING
The 93d Air Ground Operations Wing activated in 2008 and became the first wing to provide highly-trained ground combat forces capable of integrating air and space power into the ground scheme of fire and maneuver. The wing members conduct offensive and defensive ground combat operations worldwide to protect expeditionary aerospace forces with an airborne capability. At a moment's notice, they provide worldwide deployable, "first-in," fully integrated, multi-disciplined capabilities and provide the joint force commander airborne, air-mobile, air-land, and over-land insertion capability, and remain the joint expert on integration of air power and combat weather support to ground forces. They provide Joint Force Commanders with expertise on the integration of air power and extend the Theater Air Control System for the Joint Forces Air Component Commander. The 93d AGOW also provides highly trained forces capable of employing air power activities in close coordination with land operations, including combat weather support to land forces. All to rapidly deploy and conduct offensive and defensive ground combat operations worldwide to protect expeditionary forces anywhere, anytime. The 93d AGOW is comprised of three operational groups, 16 squadrons, 10 detachments, 9 operating locations at 20 locations with 18 host air force bases owned by 7 Major Commands.

820th Base Defense Group

The 820th Base Defense Group, based at Moody Air Force Base, provides planning, training, equipment and preparation to its three security forces squadrons. They maintain a high operational tempo to support cyclic rotations of deployment, on-call, and reconstitution/training status. The 820th Combat Operations Squadron provides the 820th BDG the administrative structure and oversight necessary to meet continuing responsibilities of overseas contingency operations and ongoing high operations tempo at home station and overseas. They provide reach-back for deployed warfighters and support the reconstitution of redeploying squadrons. All personnel are ready to deploy at all times and maintain combat and specialty training standards.

3d Air Support Operations Group

The 3d Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) is headquartered at Fort Hood, Texas. The 3d ASOG provides air liaison officers, joint tactical air controllers, special warfare mission support, and tactical air-control party members to the Army at four locations across the western half of the U.S. The 3d ASOG's squadrons are the 7th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 9th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron and the 803d Operations Support Squadron. The units are spread out among the Army bases, so the Airmen can live, work and train with the soldiers they will eventually support down range.

18th Air Support Operations Group

The 18th Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) is headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The 18th ASOG provides air liaison officers, joint tactical air controllers, special warfare mission support, and tactical air-control party members to the Army at four locations across the eastern half of the U.S. The 18th ASOG's squadrons are the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 19th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 20th Air Support Operations Squadron, and the 818th Operations Support Squadron. The units are spread out among the Army bases, so the Airmen can live, work and train with the soldiers they will eventually support down range.

5th Combat Weather Group

The 5th Combat Weather Group is headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Since 1947, the Air Force has provided meteorological services to the Army in support of their operations. 5th CWG members are trained to Army standards as well as Air Force standards to ensure they can operate proficiently in field environments. The 5th CWG provides weather support from the Army Service Component Command all the way down through the Division, Brigade and Battalion levels, in addition to aviation brigades throughout the continental United States. The 5th CWG is present and providing meteorological capabilities at 19 Army locations. The group provides critical environmental information needed by the joint force to conduct operations.

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