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  • 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

  • 9th AF commander, command chief experience Moody capabilities

    For the first time since assuming their current positions in August, the 9th Air Force commander and command chief took a trip to one of the bases in their command. Their visit to Moody was the first in an eventual tour of all 9th AF bases and gave the leaders insight to the missions of the various

  • Energy Team provides tips, free energy-reducing items

    Moody's Energy Team needs your help!They are trying to make fiscal 2011 a record year for energy savings, but everyone must pitch in to accomplish this. They want to reduce our base's energy consumption by 18 percent, a savings of $586,818.Why should you care? Because saving energy is not only good

  • Rescue helicopter crews answer the call in Afghanistan

    By signing in to their shift, they know the first mission is theirs. Ready to leave in moments with barely a second to spare, the crew is notified at the last minute to stand down, prolonging the suspense as they attempt to relax. However, relaxation is hardly an option when a simple beep of the