A different kind of stadium

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Moody spouses gathered at the viewing area of Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range for a live fire and rescue demonstration during the Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. Members from the 75th Fighter Squadron, the 71st Rescue Squadron, the 41st Rescue Squadron and the 38th Rescue Squadron participated in the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Party bus

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- The Moody Spouses Club sponsored a day of recognition to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by military spouses during the Moody Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. The day began with a bus ride to Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range, where event attendees were able to view a live fire and rescue demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Target practice

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- An A-10C Thunderbolt II from the 75th Fighter Squadron, engages with a simulated enemy element that is closing in on the position of a downed pilot who is awaiting rescue during the Moody Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. The aircraft was part of a live fire and rescue demonstration which gave an opportunity for military spouses to view a rare glimpse of part of Moody’s mission firsthand. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Birds of a feather

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 41st Rescue Squadron along with an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 75th Fighter Squadron patrol the airspace above where a simulated downed pilot is located during a live fire and rescue demonstration during the Moody Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. Participants were able to view a simulated real world rescue during the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Close call

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- An A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 75th Fighter Squadron, evades a simulated enemy missile launch during a demonstration held for the Moody Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. Two A-10C Thunderbolt II aircrafts provided close air support for two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters that deployed three Pararescueman in the hopes of retrieving a downed pilot. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Under fire

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- An A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 75th Fighter Squadron, evades a simulated enemy missile launch during a demonstration held for the Moody Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. The demonstration allowed viewers an opportunity to see what happens during a rescue mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Air power

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- An A-10C Thunderbolt II from the 75th Fighter Squadron, engages with a simulated enemy element that is closing in on the position of a downed pilot who is awaiting rescue during a live fire and rescue demonstration during the Moody Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Touch down

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- A Pararescueman from the 38th Rescue Squadron lands near the position of a simulated downed pilot who has gone down behind enemy lines during a demonstration held for the Moody Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. Participants had the opportunity to see a part of Moody’s mission and what happens during some real world events. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Who are we missing?

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- After viewing a live fire demonstration and a simulated real world rescue by all of the specialized units from Moody, the military spouses welcomed the air conditionings cool breeze as they were transported to the next event during the Moody Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Tour of the village

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Military spouses from Moody had an opportunity to view the 820th Security Forces Group’s military operations in urban terrain village during the Moody Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Bring the fight

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Members from the 820th Security Forces Group are ambushed during a simulated patrol by enemy forces during a demonstration of the group’s ability to perform non-traditional ground assaults during the Moody Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. This demonstration provided a rare insight into the specialized operations and abilities of the 820th SFG. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Trading places

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Military spouses from Moody had an opportunity to view the 820th Security Forces Group’s military operations in urban terrain village during the Moody Spouses Appreciation Day here May 15. Spouses were able to try on the heavy armor and equipment that is worn by the 820th SFG members. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Appreciation day honors Moody spouses

Published May 20, 2009

A different kind of stadium

Party bus

Target practice

Birds of a feather

Close call

Under fire

Air power

Touch down

Who are we missing?

Tour of the village

Bring the fight

Trading places