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  • New outdoor pool opens, helps relieve the heat

    If you're looking for a way to cool down this summer or just a fun place to bring the kids, go to Moody's outdoor pool."The outdoor pool finally opened and it has been a while coming," said Col. Gary Henderson, 23rd Wing commander. "This is a great improvement to the base, especially during these

  • Behind enemy lines

    Ejecting from an aircraft is not on anybody' s wish list, but if it is necessary in enemy territory, the aircrew member would need the right skills to survive.The survival, evasion, resistance and escape instructors have a vital mission to prepare aircrew and high-risk Department of Defense

  • From skies to flies

    As a former pilot in the Air Force, one Moody employee used to be a threat to enemy forces, but now he is a threat to many bothersome pests that are present on base.As the 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron pest management supervisor, Ricky Gilbride works with his team to ensure many potential pest issues

  • When the summer heats up, HVAC/R keeps it cool

    Do you ever find yourself complaining about how hot it is inside your office? Ironically, the individuals of the 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron's heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration shop work all day in the blistering heat and harsh conditions while others enjoy the fruits of

  • Grassy Pond provides servicemembers outdoor relaxation

    Camping, fishing, canoeing and hiking may not come to most people's minds when they're looking for something to do during the weekend in Valdosta, Ga.But at Grassy Pond, a military-specific recreational facility for active duty members, reservists, guardsmen, retirees and their families can do all

  • Military working dogs go the mile

    Since the new physical training standards came into effect, the military working dog handlers at the 23rd Security Forces Squadron are working to also keep their dogs in shape. The members of the squadron not only fight alongside their K-9s, they train with them as well. When the handlers train for

  • Fifth Airman assigned to 23rd Wing lost from Afghanistan helicopter crash

    Air Force officials have announced the loss of a fifth Airman from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter which crashed in southeastern Afghanistan June 9.Capt. David Wisniewski, 31, an HH-60G helicopter pilot assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., passed away at the National

  • 347 RQG welcomes new commander

    The Air Force's largest combat search and rescue unit welcomed a new leader during a change of command ceremony July 1.Col. Chad Franks took command of the 347th Rescue Group from Col. Darryle Grimes, who will be the next deputy director of the Secretary of Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air