Moody Air Force Base News

Active Shooter Exercise

DoD News — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:42:00 GMT

Moody Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct an active-shooter response exercise between Oct. 18 – 22, 2021, to test the base’s emergency response and lockdown procedures.

Moody prepares for Tropical Storm Elsa

23d Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:32:00 GMT

In anticipation of impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa, Moody Air Force Base is making preparations for

23d Wing Change of Command

23d Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 25 May 2021 17:01:00 GMT

Col. Russell P. Cook will assume command of the 23d Wing from Col. Daniel P. Walls during a change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:23 a.m. The change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority and responsibility from one commander to another.

Moody AFB Reinstates HPCON Bravo

23d Wing Public Affairs — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:56:32 GMT

Moody Air Force Base decreased its Health Protection Condition (HPCON) to Bravo today in response to

Wild Fire at Avon Park Air Force Range

23d Wing Public Affairs — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:36:00 GMT

A wild fire broke out at Avon Park, Area 6, on 26 Jan. 2021. The cause of the fire is still unknown

Moody AFB Airman Dies in Motorcycle Accident

23d Wing Public Affairs — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 17:31:04 GMT

A 22-year-old Airman assigned to the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident November 20, 2020. The deceased Airman has been identified as Senior Airman Stephen Harmon, who entered the Air Force January 2, 2018 and arrived at Moody July 9, 2018.

Death of Moody AFB Airman

23d Wing Public Affairs — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT

A 29-year-old Airman assigned to the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was found deceased in Mexico November 14, 2020. The deceased Airman has been identified as Airman First Class Anthony Benti, who entered the Air Force March 5, 2019 and arrived at Moody November 14, 2019.

USAF’s First HH-60W Jolly Green II Arrives at Moody

23d Wing Public Affairs — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 16:07:00 GMT

The 23rd Wing and 347th Rescue Group leadership received the Air Force’s first two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 5, 2020. Aircrew from the 41st Rescue Squadron out of Moody and the 413th Flight Test Squadron and 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron, both at Duke Field, Florida, flew the aircraft from Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky Training Academy.

NOISE ADVISORY FOR MOODY AFB

DoD News — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:40:31 GMT

The 23d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team will be conducting controlled detonations at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range Thursday, Sept 24. Noises associated with these detonations may be heard throughout Berrien, Lanier and Lowndes counties and surrounding areas from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NOISE ADVISORY FOR MOODY AFB

DoD News — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:35:33 GMT

The 23d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team will be conducting controlled detonations at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range Friday, July 17. Noises associated with these detonations may be heard throughout Berrien, Lanier and Lowndes counties and surrounding areas from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

MOODY AFB AIRMAN DIES IN RECREATIONAL-VEHICLE ACCIDENT

DoD News — Tue, 12 May 2020 14:09:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Conner Kendall, age 26, of the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, died from injuries sustained in a recreational-vehicle accident May 7, 2020.

NOISE ADVISORY FOR MOODY AFB

DoD News — Mon, 11 May 2020 18:16:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force AC-130 Gunships and other aircraft will be conducting aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range Wednesday, May 13. Unfamiliar noises associated with their training may be heard throughout Berrien, Lanier and Lowndes counties and surrounding areas from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

MOODY AFB AIRMAN DIES IN RECREATIONAL-VEHICLE ACCIDENT

DoD News — Thu, 07 May 2020 18:50:00 GMT

An Airman assigned to the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., died from

Moody set to host Nigerian AF training

DoD News — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:42:01 GMT

Air Force officials announced April 10 that Moody Air Force Base will host a stateside mission to train Nigerian Air Force pilots and maintenance personnel on the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.

NOISE ADVISORY FOR MOODY AFB

DoD News — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:53:17 GMT

U.S. Air Force AC-130’s and other aircraft will be conducting aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range April 15.

MOODY AFB A-10 MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING

DoD News — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:04:36 GMT

An Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 75th Fighter Squadron made an emergency landing here without its landing gear extended April 7, 2020.

MOODY AFB LIMITS BASE ACCESS

DoD News — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:39:00 GMT

In conjunction with executive orders from state and local government, effective April 7, 2020, Moody AFB will limit base access on Tuesday and Thursday of each week, only granting access to: Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard members who work on Moody AFB and their respective dependents. DoD civilians and contractors will also retain access if they fall under the base’s essential missions as directed by their unit leadership.

MOODY AFB ACTIVE DUTY MEMBER TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

DoD News — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 23:55:00 GMT

An active duty U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, is currently undergoing evaluation and treatment following a presumptive positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test. Moody declared a public health emergency on March 12 and remains in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) level B to reflect the moderate disease threat posed by COVID-19 and the risk of exposure to personnel. Recommended protection measures include: practicing social distancing, strict hygiene, no handshaking, and sanitize common use items.

MOODY OPERATES WITH LIMITED PERSONNEL

23d Wing Public Affairs — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:30:00 GMT

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Moody Air Force Base released all non-Mission Essential Personnel at 2

MOODY AFB INCREASES HEALTH PROTECTION CONDITION LEVEL

DoD News — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 04:41:00 GMT

Moody Air Force Base leadership has been notified by the Georgia Department of Public Health that an