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  • First A-29 Afghan pilots graduate: ready for combat

    A new era for the Afghan air force began today with the first graduation of eight A-29 Super Tucano pilots.The 81st Fighter Squadron graduated the first class of combat-ready attack pilots, Dec. 18., here."The extraordinary dedication of these pilots and the sacrifices these graduates have made will

  • Moody commends chief master sergeant selects

    Five senior master sergeants will join the upper echelon of the enlisted force after being selected for chief master sergeant Dec. 17, here.Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force and by federal law, only one percent of the enlisted force may hold this

  • Responsible Drinking Tips for the Holidays, Beyond

    The winter holidays are an exciting time for many, with extra time off work and parties to attend, it is a time of celebration. Many people indulge in popular seasonal beverages such as apple cider, eggnog and hot chocolate; most of which include alcohol. With that in mind, it's important to drink

  • 2,500th C-130 lands at Moody

    Fifty-nine years after the first C-130 was delivered to the U.S. Air Force, the 2,500th Lockheed Martin manufactured C-130 joined the 71st Rescue Squadron's fleet and legacy here Dec. 11.The U.S. Air Force is the world's largest Hercules operator and Moody is home to its newest HC-130J Combat King

  • 12 Days of Fitness keeps youth active

    'Tis the season where holiday cookies, cakes and pies become increasingly abundant and decreasing temperatures keep children indoors.The Moody Youth Programs began hosting the 12 Days of Fitness, a program designed to give children a better idea of how to stay fit. Children meet with dieticians

  • Two BDG Airmen rewarded for heroic acts

    -- (Editor's note: The mention of the nonprofit organization Quilts of Valor does not constitute endorsement or affiliation by Moody Air Force Base or the U.S. Air Force.)Members of a local quilting guild presented two Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group with quilts of valor, Dec. 9, here.U.S.

  • New year brings new pharmacy

    After six months of renovations and upgrades, the 23d Medical Group's pharmacy is slated to reopen Dec. 21, here.Renovations on the pharmacy began by a local construction company in July 2015 and cost more than $1.5 million. Moody AFB renovated the pharmacy in hopes of creating more space for