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Moody relocates aircraft for Hurricane Dorian

23d Wing Public Affairs / Published August 30, 2019

Senior Airman Tori Payne, left, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, salutes a pilot from the 74th Fighter Squadron prior to takeoff for Little Rock AFB, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10C Thunderbolt II’s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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Senior Airman Tori Payne, left, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, salutes a pilot from the 74th Fighter Squadron prior to takeoff for Little Rock AFB, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10C Thunderbolt II’s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

Airman 1st Class Colin Glennen, 74th Aircraft Maintenance unit crew chief, inspects the wing of an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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Airman 1st Class Colin Glennen, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the wing of an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

An Airman from the 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspects the underbelly of an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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An Airman from the 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspects the underbelly of an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

Airman 1st Class Colin Glennen, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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Airman 1st Class Colin Glennen, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

Maj. Brendhan Goss, 74th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, reads a flight plan prior to departing for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10C Thunderbolt II’s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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Maj. Brendhan Goss, 74th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, reads a flight plan prior to departing for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10C Thunderbolt II’s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

Airman 1st Class Colin Glennen, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, screws in a panel of an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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Airman 1st Class Colin Glennen, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, screws in a panel of an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

Maj. Brendhan Goss, 74th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, sits in the cockpit of an A-10C Thunderbolt II prior to takeoff for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody AFB, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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Maj. Brendhan Goss, 74th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, sits in the cockpit of an A-10C Thunderbolt II prior to takeoff for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody AFB, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

A pilot from the 74th Fighter Squadron sits inside of the cockpit of an A-10C Thunderbolt II prior to departing for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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A pilot from the 74th Fighter Squadron sits inside of the cockpit of an A-10C Thunderbolt II prior to departing for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

Airman 1st Class Colin Glennen, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, secures his personal protection equipment prior to marshaling an aircraft departing for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody AFB, Ga. Moody’s A-10C Thunderbolt II’s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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Airman 1st Class Colin Glennen, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, secures his personal protection equipment prior to marshaling an aircraft departing for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody AFB, Ga. Moody’s A-10C Thunderbolt II’s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

An A-10C Thunderbolt II, taxis to the runway prior to departure for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody AFB, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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An A-10C Thunderbolt II, taxis to the runway prior to departure for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody AFB, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

A pilot from the 74th Fighter Squadron taxis an A-10C Thunderbolt II to the runway, prior to departure for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody AFB, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock. in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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A pilot from the 74th Fighter Squadron taxis an A-10C Thunderbolt II to the runway, prior to departure for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody AFB, Ga. Moody’s A-10s were relocated to Little Rock. in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

Airmen from the 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit secure themselves into an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. Airmen from the 23d Maintenance Group went to support the 23d Fighter Group assets that were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark., in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)
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Airmen from the 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit secure themselves into an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. Airmen from the 23d Maintenance Group went to support the 23d Fighter Group assets that were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark., in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

Airmen from the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare an HC-130J Combat King II for takeoff Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)
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Airmen from the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare an HC-130J Combat King II for takeoff Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

Airmen from the 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to board an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. Airmen from the 23d Maintenance Group went to support the 23d Fighter Group assets that were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark., in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)
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Airmen from the 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to board an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. Airmen from the 23d Maintenance Group went to support the 23d Fighter Group assets that were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark., in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

Airmen from the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit await the departure of an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)
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Airmen from the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit await the departure of an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

Airmen from the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit await the departure of an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)
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Airmen from the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit await the departure of an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

An HC-130J Combat King II taxis to the runway Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)
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An HC-130J Combat King II taxis to the runway Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

An HC-130J Combat King II sits on the flightline prior to taking off for Little Rock Air Force Base (AFB), Ark. Aug., 30, 2019, at Moody AFB, Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)
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An HC-130J Combat King II sits on the flightline prior to taking off for Little Rock Air Force Base (AFB), Ark. Aug., 30, 2019, at Moody AFB, Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

Airmen from the 71st Rescue Squadron load equipment onto an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)
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Airmen from the 71st Rescue Squadron load equipment onto an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

Senior Airman Jarrod Arroyo, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, guides equipment into an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)
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Senior Airman Jarrod Arroyo, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, guides equipment into an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. The aircraft was used to transport personnel and equipment to Little Rock AFB, Ark. in support of Hurricane Dorian aircraft relocation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

An Airman assigned to the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guides a tow truck into a hangar Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. All Moody aircraft were hangared or secured in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hayden Legg)
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An Airman assigned to the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guides a tow truck into a hangar Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. All Moody aircraft were hangared or secured in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hayden Legg)

An Airman assigned to the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron moves the rotor blade on an HH-60G Pave Hawk to make room for the aircraft in a hangar Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. All Moody aircraft were hangared or secured in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hayden Legg)
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An Airman assigned to the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron moves the rotor blade on an HH-60G Pave Hawk to make room for the aircraft in a hangar Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. All Moody aircraft were hangared or secured in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hayden Legg)

An Airman assigned to the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron operates a tow truck pushing an HH-60G Pave Hawk into a hangar Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. All Moody aircraft were hangared or secured in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hayden Legg)
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An Airman assigned to the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron operates a tow truck pushing an HH-60G Pave Hawk into a hangar Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. All Moody aircraft were hangared or secured in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hayden Legg)

Airmen from the 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit secure themselves into an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. Airmen from the 23d Maintenance Group went to support the 23d Fighter Group assets that were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark., in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)
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Airmen from the 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit secure themselves into an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Ga. Airmen from the 23d Maintenance Group went to support the 23d Fighter Group assets that were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark., in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

Sixteen A-10C Thunderbolt IIs from the 23d Fighter Group were relocated to Little Rock AFB, Ark. at approximately 10 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2019.

The aircraft relocation was in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian, which is threating the installation with destructive winds as early as Monday evening, Sept. 2, 2019. All other aircraft and assets will be locally sheltered or secured for the time being while we continue to monitor the storm’s development.     

For more details, please contact the 23d Wing public affairs office at 229-257-4146.