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  • Agencies and programs aid Airmen in fight against DUIs at Moody

    Since 2007, Moody Air Force Base has seen a significant decrease in the amount of alcohol related incidents involving Airmen and their families. From 2007 to 2008, the base saw a decline of more than 50-percent in Driving Under the Influence charges, which Staff Sgt. Matt Ryan, Sober Ride program

  • Job opportunities available for Airmen in recruiting

    The decision to increase the Air Force end strength from 316,000 to 330,000 at the end of 2008 forced Air Force Recruiting Service officials here to ramp up the number of recruiters across the nation, offering more Airmen a chance to enter a uniquely challenging career. "Recruiting offers a direct

  • DTS expands, earns greater customer approval

    The Defense Travel System has expanded its reach and gained ground in customer satisfaction, the director of the Defense Travel Management Office told a congressional panel March 5. "In terms of improvements, the department has focused its efforts on expanding DTS usage, making DTS more user

  • 23rd Wing protocol office named best in ACC

    Change of command ceremonies, distinguished visits and congressional visits are just a few events the 23rd Wing Protocol Office coordinates for a military base. Organization, patience and time are some factors essential when it comes to making an event on base successful. For the first time in Moody

  • Air Force Climate Survey yields insights

    More than 90 percent of Airmen responding to a recent survey indicated that they are happy with their Air Force jobs and the performance of their organizations. These findings are according to a study that measures Airmen's attitudes toward their work environment and unit. "I am extremely pleased to

  • Servicemembers provide medical care to 120 Afghans

    American servicemembers of the Nangarhar Provincial Reconstruction team conducted a medical assistance mission and cared for more than 120 Afghans at the Hope of Mother School and Clinic in Surkh Rod District Feb. 24 in Afghanistan. In approximately three hours, the team's medics and an Afghan

  • ACC announces media contest winners

    Air Combat Command recently released the winners of the 2008 media contest. The ACC Media Contest is an annual program that recognizes individuals or units that displayed outstanding achievements in furthering the Air Force's strategic communication objectives through print, photo or broadcast

  • Military shoppers invited to 'Fuel Up' with BX/PX contest

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of North America's largest packaged foods companies, are putting military shoppers in the driver's seat as they give away $20,000 in free fuel, March 13-19. Entry forms for AAFES' ConAgra Foods, Inc. sweepstakes will be available at

  • Youth Center offers dance classes for ages three and up

    In order to encourage children to be more physically active, Moody's Youth Center offers two dance classes available throughout the week. The center's dance classes include ballet and jazz, which are open to children ages three and older. Whitney Barton, wife of Staff Sgt. James Barton, 23rd