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  • (From left to right) Senior Airman Amanda Stanley, Staff Sgt. Christopher Russell, Tech. Sgt. Patrick Smith, and Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Fisk, 723rd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight metals technicians, stand before one of seven murals painted on volunteer time over a period of three months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Barker)

    Murals help support morale at Moody's sheet-metal shop

    Using leftover paint, Air Force job knowledge and their own free time, four Team Moody members took it upon themselves to add seven murals depicting the history and mission of the 23rd Wing to the freshly painted walls of their industrial workcenter. The murals, which were painted by Airmen with the 723rd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight
  • Staff Sgt. Bruchell Vaughn, 23rd Medical Group immunizations technician, sweeps leftover building materials from a Habitat for Humanity Home Aug. 15. in Valdosta Ga. before a building inspection by local city inspectors. Various squadrons from Moody Air Force Base volunteered their time during a week-long “blitz build.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Javier Cruz Jr)

    Moody Airmen assist Habitat for Humanity

  • Lt. Col. Sam Milam taxies an A-10C Thunderbolt II to its new home Aug. 7 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. This aircraft is the first of approximately 50 upgraded A-10Cs moving to Moody AFB as a part of a base realignment. The move is expected to be complete in early spring 2008 as aircraft are converted from A-10A to A-10C models. Colonel Milam is the 75th Fighter Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

    Air Force Reserve to form A-10 associate units

    As part of the Air Force's total force integration, Air Force Reserve Command officials are teaming up with Air Combat Command officials to establish two A-10 Thunderbolt II associate units in October. A classic associate group of about 215 reservists will support the active duty 23rd Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. A smaller associate detachment
  • Tech. Sgt. William Nicholson, 723rd Maintenance Squadron, prepares for a run Aug. 20 at Moody's running track. People performing activity or exercise during days of extreme heat can help fight their risk of experiencing a heat-related illness by hydrating and staying aware of the conditions outside. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Barker)

    Hydration, common sense can help prevent heat-related illnesses

    While temperatures in South Georgia continue to hover around the century mark, the base's health and wellness experts would like to remind Team Moody of the dangers faced during extreme heat conditions. The base recently experienced several continuous days categorized with black flag heat, a designation that denotes the temperature has reached 90
  • Staff Sgt. Monsanto Batten (left) and Airman 1st Class Brett Sims, 23rd Mission Support Squadron, move their unit's equipment into the new Parker Greene Base Support Center Aug. 20. The $10 million, 46,064-square-foot one-stop center will soon house many of Moody's support functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Barker)

    Moody agencies begin move to new base support center

    Operations at the Parker Greene Base Support Center began as the Comptroller Squadron and Public Affairs office completed moves to the new building. The $10 million, 46,064-square-foot one-stop center will soon house many of Moody's support functions including Housing Management, Civilian Personnel, Judge Advocate, Mission Support Squadron, Safety,
  • Cecil Cotton is Fit to Fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Barker)

    Fit to Fight

    Cecil CottonUnit: 723rd Maintenance Squadron Fitness score: 94Average week's workout: I participate in squadron physical training three days weekly and also like to run, do yardwork and play with my children.Personal motivation to stay fit: I have two young boys who are very impressionable. I want to be a good role model and show it can be fun to

  • Moody announces staff sergeant promotions

    The Air Force selected 185 of 504 eligible Moody Air Force Base senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant -- a 36.71 percent promotion rate. "The promotion opportunity for this year is outstanding," said Chief Master Sgt. Rusty Nicholson, enlisted promotion branch chief at the Air Force Personnel Center. "This is a great day for the United
  • Staff Sgt. Tim Bele, 820th Security Forces Group vehicle maintenance craftsman, performs a daily inspection of one of the 820th SFG’s armored Humvees equipped with frag 5 armor Aug. 6 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The vehicle’s 600-pound doors and additional armor plating help protect crews from improvised explosive devices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

    Upgraded armored vehicles aid Moody's war training

    Moody warfighters preparing for combat deployments are now using the same highly-armored combat vehicles during state-side training missions as they will use in theatre. The 820th Security Forces Group recently received approximately 18 Humvees outfitted with the safest and thickest armor modifications, known as frag 5. said Staff Sgt. Tim Bele,
  • Marybel Flythe is Fit to Fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Martinez)

    Fit to Fight

    Marybel FlytheUnit: 23rd Maintenance Operations SquadronFitness score: 92.5 Average week's workout: I perform weight training twice weekly and cardiovascular training three times weekly.Personal motivation to stay fit: I have a better day when I exercise. I know the benefits of exercising and enjoy reaping the rewards.Fitness philosophy: A little
  • Airman 1st Class Shanyce Toy is the Warrior of the Week for Aug. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Martinez)

    Warrior of the Week

    Airman 1st Class Shanyce ToyUnit: 347th Operations Support SquadronDuty title: Aviation Resource ManagementHometown: Los Angeles, Calif.Hobbies: I enjoy reading, writing and singing.How does your job impact the mission: I ensure the records of both jumpers and aircrew are accurately maintained.Most memorable Air Force experience: My most memorable
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