Community ties grow through freedom build

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  • By Airman 1st Class Nicholas Benroth
  • 23rd Wing Public Affairs
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --  In 2010, members from Team Moody volunteered over 2,500 hours in one week and saved over $51,000 in construction.

One year later, members from across base came together again to volunteer and accomplish yet another successful build.

"This is a great opportunity to support our community as well as encourage team building among fellow workers as well other members on base," said Col. Mark Ruse, 23rd Mission Support Group commander. "I want to thank everyone for making a difference for this family and our community."

The project was a weeklong build where civilian and military members worked side by side on everything from raising walls, installing windows and landscaping. They did all this to get the house ready for this family so they can be move in and enjoy their new home.

"I am so amazed by all the hard work and how well this place is looking as this week comes to the end," said Miranda Mabry, one of the family members who will receive the house. "We really hope we can get moved in by Christmas maybe even by Thanksgiving."

At the project site the volunteers do all the work that does not require a license, such as electric, plumbing and air conditioning.

"We feel real appreciation towards the volunteers and all the men and women of the armed services who are taking time to participate in the building of our house. Not only do they protect our country, but now they are building our home," said the Mabry family to all military members helping. "Thank you is just not a strong enough word."

Although some small projects must be finished before the family can move in but the family held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 17 to officially mark the completion of the building.