Moody Air Force Base

Checking it out

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William McCann, 23d Civil Engineer Squadron post-attack reconnaissance team member, checks for contamination during a phase II operational readiness exercise Feb. 27, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airmen participating in the exercise went through different scenarios and were evaluated on how successful and accurate they completed tasks. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Paul Francis/Released)

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Sense of urgency

A 23d Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter sprints to a tent to help extinguish a fire during a phase II operational readiness exercise Feb. 27, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Throughout the exercise, firefighters were evaluated on how fast and accurately they could put out fires. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Paul Francis/Released)

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Taking shelter

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Carroll, 23d Civil Engineer Squadron command and control member, takes cover in a bunker during a phase II operational readiness exercise scenario Feb. 27, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the scenario, the command and control tent caught fire, resulting in an evacuation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Paul Francis/Released)

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The darkness

Two 23d Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters prepare to extinguish a tent fire during a phase II operational readiness exercise Feb. 27, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The tent’s generator caught fire, causing the firefighters to work in the dark. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Paul Francis/Released)

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Back home

An A-10C Thunderbolt II makes its way to a hardened aircraft shelter after a flying mission during a phase II operational readiness exercise Feb. 28, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. OREs test and evaluate the 23d Wing’s ability to meet wartime tasks within a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Good to go

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kalib McBride, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the landing gear of an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a phase II operational readiness exercise Feb. 28, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. McBride helped recover the aircraft and performed various post-flight inspections to maintain its serviceability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Precision is key

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Harrison Ragin, 23d Mission Operations Squadron weapons load crew member, helps load a BDU-50 practice bomb to an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a phase II operational readiness exercise Feb. 28, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Ragin was responsible for ensuring safe and proper weapon loads to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Ready for loading

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lance Hughson, 23d Maintenance Operations Squadron lead crew member, performs a pre-load inspection of an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a phase II operational readiness exercise Feb. 28, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Hughson, with teamwork from weapons load crew members and crew chiefs, ensured aircraft were properly maintained and ready to continue missions throughout the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Gate guard

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Burnam, , a security forces augmentee from the 23d Civil Engineer Squadron, opens the gate during an operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Feb. 28, 2013. The augmentees' job includes manning the entry control point, the defensive fighting position and acting as the quick response force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bumpers/Released)

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On the lookout

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Reynolds, a security forces augmentee from the 23d Civil Engineer Squadron, mans the entry control point during an operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Feb. 28, 2013. The 23d CES has a 14-man security forces team for the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bumpers/Released)

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Preparing for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron Palan, 75th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, puts on his seatbelt before flight at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Feb. 28, 2013. Prior to each mission, both the pilot and crew chief perform a series of preflight checks and inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bumpers/Released)

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Routine checks

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Takara Gedeon, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs routine checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Feb. 28, 2013. Crew chiefs check the aircraft for any discrepancies before the pilot takes flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bumpers/Released)

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Taxi down the runway

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Takara Gedeon, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals Capt. Aaron Palan, 75th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, to begin taxiing toward the runway at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Feb. 28, 2013. Crew chiefs keep constant communication with the pilot before takeoff to ensure the aircraft is functioning properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bumpers)

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Recording water tests

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Robert Kost, and Airman 1st Class Reuben Yancey, 23d Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel maintainers, record a water sample during an operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Feb. 27, 2013. The water supply is for exercise participants at Base X, which simulates a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bumpers/Released)

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Red droplets

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Kost and Airman 1st Class Reuben Yancey, 23d Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel maintainers, use a phenol red indicator in a water sample during an operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Feb. 27, 2013. Phenol red is used to test the pH levels in the water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bumpers/Released)

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Water samples

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Kost, 23d Civil Engineer Squadron, tests water samples during an operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Feb. 27, 2013. The 23d CES takes water samples every hour to test for contaminants to ensure clean and safe drinking water for assigned Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bumpers/Released)

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Closing the latch

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kalib McBride, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a phase II operational readiness exercise Feb. 28, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. McBride executed the post-flight inspection to ensure the aircraft was ready to go when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Grotz/Released)

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Locked and loaded

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Harrison Ragin and Senior Airman Quinten Gregersen, 23d Maintenance Operations Squadron weapons load crew members, load a BDU-50 practice bomb on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a phase II operational readiness exercise Feb. 28, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen made sure the bomb was properly secured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Grotz/Released)

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Logging data

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Quinten Gregersen, 23d Maintenance Operations Squadron weapons load crew member, logs data after an inspection during a phase II operational readiness exercise (ORE) Feb. 28, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. OREs test Airmen’s ability to perform in a simulated deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Grotz/Released)

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Park it right there

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kalib McBride, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a phase II operational readiness exercise Feb. 28, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. McBride usies hand signals to let the pilot know where to stop the aircraft.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Grotz/Released)

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Moody wraps up ORE

Published Feb. 28, 2013