Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Oliver, a World War II Flight Training Museum docent, speaks with a local Junior ROTC student about the museum during Saluting Our Aviation Roots (SOAR) Week at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2026. He highlighted the museum’s role in preserving aviation heritage and educating future generations about the legacy of military flight training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah Carpenter) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Oliver, a World War II Flight Training Museum docent, speaks with local Junior ROTC students about the Civil Air Patrol program during Saluting Our Aviation Roots (SOAR) Week at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2026. He shared insights on the program’s history and its continued impact on developing future aviation leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah Carpenter) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron performs rescue maneuvers during an aerial demonstration at Saluting Our Aviation Roots (SOAR) at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2025. The aircraft’s demonstration showed off its rescue capabilities and the squadrons’ commitment to maintaining operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron and the 38th Rescue Squadron simulate hoisting a survivor into an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter during an aerial demonstration at Saluting Our Aviation Roots (SOAR) at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2025. The aerial demonstration allowed members and students to learn more about the 41st RQS and 38th RQS rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron and the 38th Rescue Squadron simulate rescue operations during an aerial demonstration at Saluting Our Aviation Roots (SOAR) at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2025. SOAR allowed Airmen to engage with community members to allow them to learn more about the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 23d Wing allows a Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet to simulate handling a weapon during the Saluting Our Aviation Roots (SOAR) static display at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2025. SOAR allowed Navy Cadets to learn about the Air Force’s mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
A Civil Air Patrol propeller plane during the Salute Our Aviation Roots (SOAR) static display at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2025. SOAR is a way for schools to interact with the Air Force and their equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
A student tries on a fireman’s helmet during Saluting Our Aviation Roots (SOAR) Week at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2026. The day before, students across the local area were visited by Moody Airmen to familiarize them with their jobs and answer questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
A student from the local area sits inside an HH-60W Jolly Green II at a static display during Saluting Our Aviation Roots week at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2025. Students were able to learn about the Air Force capabilities and mission during SOAR week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
A local junior ROTC student tries on a vest and helmet during Saluting Our Aviation Roots (SOAR) Week at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2026. During the event, students engaged with Airmen and explored various mission capabilities and career opportunities on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah Carpenter) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 23d Wing explains the different types of explosives that an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician may encounter to local junior ROTC students during Saluting Our Aviation Roots (SOAR) Week at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2026. The second day of SOAR gave students the opportunity to learn about various units across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah Carpenter) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
Two U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon pilots stationed with the 87th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), give a tour of the aircraft to Navy ROTC students during Saluting Our Aviation Roots (SOAR) Week at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2026. Students from the local area converged on the air base hearing from all career fields from pilots to firemen and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell) SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life
U.S. Navy Lt. Ben Smart, an instructor pilot assigned to Training Air Wing (TW-5) FIVE, poses for a photo at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Jan. 28, 2026. Smart served as cadre supporting a five-week joint primary naval aviation training detachment at the range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) Avon Park Air Force Range hosts U.S. Navy’s pilot training
U.S. Coast Guard Lt. James Cozby, Training Air Wing (TW-5) FIVE instructor pilot, left, and U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Alex Hardin, student naval aviator assigned to the “Shooters” Training Squadron (VT) 6, go over details of their upcoming flight at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Jan. 27, 2026. Students trained in the T-6B Texan II as part of the early phase of undergraduate naval flight training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) Avon Park Air Force Range hosts U.S. Navy’s pilot training
A U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II taxies down a runway at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Jan. 28, 2026. The T-6B Texan II is used to train student naval aviators in the primary stages of flight training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) Avon Park Air Force Range hosts U.S. Navy’s pilot training
A U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II taxies down a runway at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Jan. 27, 2026. 23 T-6B Texan II, 46 instructors and 86 students traveled to Avon Park AFR for joint primary aviation training (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) Avon Park Air Force Range hosts U.S. Navy’s pilot training
U.S. Navy Lt. Dalton Fletcher, left, an instructor pilot assigned to Training Air Wing (TW-5) FIVE points at a map to U.S. Navy Ens. Duncan Miller, student naval aviator assigned to the “Doerbirds” Training Squadron (VT) 2 at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Jan. 27, 2026. The training was part of a five-week joint primary naval aviation training detachment at the Air Force range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) Avon Park Air Force Range hosts U.S. Navy’s pilot training
A U.S. Navy T-6 Texan II taxies down a runway at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Jan. 27, 2026. Navy instructors and students trained at the range for five weeks of flight operations fundamentals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) Avon Park Air Force Range hosts U.S. Navy’s pilot training
A U.S. Navy T-6 Texan II taxies down a runway at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Jan. 27, 2026. The training marked the first time primary naval aviation training was conducted at the Air Force range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) Avon Park Air Force Range hosts U.S. Navy’s pilot training
An instructor pilot, left, and a student naval aviator assigned to Training Air Wing (TW-5) FIVE inspect a U.S. Navy T-6 Texan II at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Jan. 27, 2026. The preflight inspection ensured the aircraft was ready for flight training operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) Avon Park Air Force Range hosts U.S. Navy’s pilot training
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People sit around a table. Integrated legal teams enhance readiness during 15th AF and ACC JA visit to Moody
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People in uniform stand in line. Moody AFB first in ACC to implement Wingman Guardian Connect training
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U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Waring, left, 476th Fighter Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Stephen McNamara, right, 76th Fighter Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony. 76 Fighter Squadron Change of Command
U.S. Air Force 23d Wing leadership, airmen assigned to the 23d Force Support Squadron, and the Air Force Services Center Hennessy inspection team pose for a photo at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 27, 2025. Excellence on the menu
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group and a British Armed Forces member shake hands at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. U.S. and U.K. counterparts learned from each other and shared techniques to improve their skills and understanding in communications equipment and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) 820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Will Knutson, 820th Base Defense Group deployable radio frequency non-commissioned officer in charge, shares information on communication equipment used by 820th BDG with British Armed Forces members at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. U.S. and U.K. service members exchanged insights and experiences to better understand each other’s equipment and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) 820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Will Knutson, 820th Base Defense Group deployable radio frequency non-commissioned officer in charge, delivers a presentation to Airmen assigned to the 820th BDG and British Armed Forces members at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. The presentation highlighted knowledge sharing and collaboration between allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) 820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group and British Armed Forces members discuss radio equipment at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. U.S. and U.K. service members shared operational techniques and radio capabilities to improve communications in any environment and situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) 820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group inspects a British Armed Forces radio at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. The interaction gave Airmen the opportunity to learn about allied equipment and discuss communication techniques to strengthen joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) 820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Will Knutson, 820th Base Defense Group deployable radio frequency non-commissioned officer in charge, talks with a British Armed Forces member at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. The discussion gave U.S. and U.K. personnel the chance to share communication techniques, compare equipment and exchange lessons learned to enhance mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) 820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration
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