Moody units earn ‘outstanding’ award

Air Force officials recently recognized two units here for their "outstanding" work by awarding them the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Both the 347th Rescue Wing and 820th Security Forces Group stood above the rest with their actions during the Global War on Terror and while providing

CSAR-X to replace Pave Hawk fleet

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne announced the selection of Boeing Helicopter of Ridley Park, Pa., to provide the new combat search and rescue replacement vehicle, known as CSAR-X. The recent announcement comes at the end of a fair and open competition and thorough evaluation of multiple

Air Rescue Association recognizes Moody pilot

A Moody helicopter pilot took his experiences flying for the Army to new heights in the Air Force and recently earned the Air Rescue Association's 2006 Richard T. Kight Award. Capt. Eric Trocinski, 41st Rescue Squadron, earned the association's highest honor for his role during a recent deployment.

Six seniors earn top enlisted rank

The Air Force has selected 417 senior master sergeants for promotion to the service's highest enlisted rank. Congratulations to the six 23rd Wing senior master sergeants who made chief: - Mark Budny, 347th Operations Support Squadron - John Fitton, 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron - Edward Hux,

Revvin' the engines

Alantic rescue '07

Coming together to honor life, sacrifices of an Airman's final act of courage

Members from various groups and squadrons here gathered to honor the life and sacrifices of Airman 1st Class LeeBernard Chavis Oct. 19, 2006, at the base chapel. Airman Chavis was killed Oct. 14, 2006, in the line of duty while performing duties as a turret gunner with his security forces' team

Atlantic Rescue tests CSAR skills

More than 300 23rd Wing Airmen here will test their combat search and rescue skills during the inaugural execution of Exercise Atlantic Rescue Monday-Thursday at Avon Park Air Force Range and MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The exercise is dedicated to providing combat search and rescue-focused

ACC assists maintainers with AFSO21

Team Moody recently welcomed a delegation of Air Combat Command facilitators for a five-day Rapid Improvement Event to assist the base with its Air Force Smart Operations 21 initiatives. The RIE examined the repair and enhancement process which involves implementing more effective techniques to

Helping our own: CFC gives Airmen chance to make difference

The Combined Federal Campaign, which kicked off Monday, is designed to help ease the process of finding that special cause worthy of our hard-earned money. The six-week program combines more than 1,800 charities and foundations under one umbrella and timeframe, said Capt. John Weeks, 23rd Wing CFC