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  • Airmen teach local law enforcers Krav Maga fighting techniques

    For nearly 40 exhausting hours last week, a group of local law enforcement officials were taught self-defense and hand-to-hand combat tactics by security forces Airmen.Although the community and base have a positive working relationship, this is the first time they have come together to share the

  • 2010 Flying Tiger Reunion schedule of events

    From Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, Moody will be hosting the 2010 Flying Tigers Reunion. All base personnel are invited to attend any of the events.Thursday, Oct. 289:30 to 10:15 a.m.                23rd Wing commander's welcome brief, 75th Fighter Squadron10:30 to 11:00 a.m.              820th Base Defense

  • MARE tests base, community airshow accident response abilities

    A large-framed aircraft was completing a bank turn during a flying demonstration when it experienced terminal engine failure and then crashed into a static display, causing more than a hundred casualties and fatalities. This was the scenario simulated during the Major Accident Response Exercise on

  • EOD team trains with new response vehicle

    A nervous, shaking staff sergeant is sitting on a bench near Mission Lake, holding the trigger to a bomb located in her backpack. Forced here by terrorists who kidnapped her, she has no option but to stay in place until an explosive ordnance technician can help disarm the bomb. The 23rd Civil

  • Team Moody competes in AF Marathon

    Team Moody competes in AF MarathonKevin Davalos23rd Force Support SquadronMOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga.Fifteen individuals from Moody recently returned from the 14th annual Air Force Marathon held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, where approximately 2,400 people competed in the 26.2-mile race

  • The Flying Tigers: Born fighting

    "The outstanding gallantry and conspicuous daring that the American Volunteer Group combined with their unbelievable efficiency is a source of tremendous pride throughout the whole of America." - President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1944Aviation icon Claire Lee Chennault was destined to join the world's

  • 820th SFG renamed to better represent mission

    The 820th Security Forces Group was renamed on Oct. 1 to better represent the mission the group fulfills. The group is now the 820th Base Defense Group, reflecting their mission to provide rapidly deployable, integrated defense capabilities in a volatile environment.The group's mission has been the

  • Moody takes on VSU in soccer match

    Moody couldn't keep up with the quick pace of Valdosta State University on Oct. 6, which led to a win for VSU with a score of 6-0.The game started off strong with VSU pushing the play of the game toward Moody's end of the field. This eventually led to a foul by Moody, giving VSU the opportunity to