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  • Tech. Sgt. Rik van de Pol, 347th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in-charge of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, gives a thumbs-up as he prepares to investigate a post-blast site north of Jisr Naft, Iraq, Dec. 6, 2005. Sergeant van de Pol was recently awarded the Bronze Star. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Arthur Kandarian)

    Joint deployment earns NCO Bronze Star

    The Army awarded a 347th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO the Army Bronze Star recently for his efforts in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Rik van de Pol, 347th CES NCO in-charge of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, was deployed alongside the Army at Forward Operating Base Caldwell, Iraq, from September 2005 to March 2006. "My first reaction
  • MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Tech. Sgt. Heath Tempel, 347th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight section chief, shows Marine Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets how to use a fiber scope during a recent tour here. Sergeant Heath was awarded a Bronze Star recently by the Army. (USAF photo by Senior Airman Leticia Hopkins)

    Army awards Airman Bronze Star for service

    A 347th Civil Engineer Squadron sergeant was recently awarded the Bronze Star medal by the U.S. Army for his efforts in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Heath Tempel, 347th CES Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight support section chief, was deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq, from Sept. 7, 2005 until March 6, as an EOD team leader. His
  • MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Capt. Luke Lucero, 3rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot here, prepares for take-off Sept. 15. Captain Lucero recently was selected to fly the B-2 Spirit, marking the accomplishment of his overall goal as an Air Force pilot. (USAF photo by Airman 1st Class Eric Schloeffel)

    Moody pilot selected to fly B-2 Spirit

    A Moody pilot fulfilled his Air Force goal recently when he was selected to fly the B-2 Spirit. Capt. Luke Lucero, 3rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, learned he was selected Sept. 8, shortly after undergoing an interview process at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-2 is a low-observable, or "stealth," bomber aircraft designed to drop

  • RAF shares knowledge with 820th SFG

    Three members from the Royal Air Force are touring the 820th Security Forces Group here this month to enhance international relationships and learn from their American counterparts. During the first week of September, RAF Flight Sergeants Ian Whitehall and Alfie Jones, and Sergeant Spence Rockett attended several briefings at the 820th SFG. They
  • Staff Sgt. Kevin Whitlock, 347th Security Forces Squadron day shift flight sergeant, checks the new emergency network Mutual Aid with Gerald Lunger, Lowndes County Fire Department fire chief. Mutual Aid allows Moody to have better communication abilities with all the local area’s first responders. (Photo by Senior Airman S.I. Fielder)

    Mutual Aid establishes local 'safety net'

    After four years of coordination, a "safety net" for Moody and the local community will be completely established for use during major emergencies by the end of the month. Mutual Aid, an agreement between the first responders on base and the local community, establishes a communications network to ensure local area emergency assistance is
  • Ann Lukens, Airman and Family Readiness Center flight chief, shows off the flight’s new name, which changed from the Family Support Center. The flight is celebrating its 25th anniversary at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the AFRF center. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Eric Schloeffel)

    AFRF continues supporting AF mission after 25 years

    For the past 25 years, Moody Airmen and their families have had access to a support center with only one mission in mind: putting people first. The Moody Airman and Family Readiness Flight, formerly the Family Support Center, was the first of its kind in the Air Force and has seen just as many changes as the service and base it's attached to. "The
  • Staff Sgt. Nichelle Jenkins, 347th Services Squadron, paints a door at Georgia Pines Dining Facility as a part of the recent renovations. The renovations are meant to improve the overall dining hall experience with new paint, landscaping, an updated kitchen and a wireless connection reaches throughout the entire facility.

    Moody dining facility re-opens after recent renovations

    The Georgia Pines Dining Facility reopened Friday after recent renovations to improve the quality of service. Costing $36,000 plus 387 work hours for the renovations, the updated facility offers a modern area for Team Moody members to enjoy their food with increased comfort. "The quality of food Airmen receive from this dining facility is extremely

  • Ideas save AF money, award Airmen for efforts

    It saves money, time and possibly lives. Proper utilization of it not only benefits the Air Force, but can also put cash in Airmen's pockets - "It" is the IDEA program. The Innovative Development through Employee Awareness, or IDEA program, rewards submitters for approved suggestions based on their potential to save the Air Force man-hours, money

  • Register now to ensure vote gets counted

    With election season just around the corner, potential voters who have not registered to receive absentee ballots must act now to ensure their vote is counted. "Your ballot must get to your state in time to ensure it's counted for the upcoming elections," said Lynn Emond, Moody voting assistance officer. "If you haven't already started the process,
  • Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Vannorsdall, 820th Security Forces Group, takes his re-enlistment oath during the grand opening of the 347th Rescue Wing’s rappel and fast rope tower. A confidence course was also built to provide a training opportunity, which can used with prior approval from the 820th SFG training section.

    New 820th SFG equipment helps with training

    Imagine hanging from a rope approximately 25 feet in the air repeating the re-enlistment oath after your commanding officer. Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Vannorsdall accomplished this unordinary re-enlistment Aug. 30 during the grand-opening of the 347th Rescue Wing's rappel and fast-rope tower. "It felt awesome," said the chief, who also celebrated
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