Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 71st Rescue Generation Squadron marshals an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 10, 2024. The aircraft returned from an evacuation as part of Moody AFB’s preparations for Hurricane Helene to preserve assets during increased winds and rain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie)

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Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 71st Rescue Generation Squadron marshals an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 10, 2024. This was one of three HC-130J aircraft to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Helene. The evacuation prevented damages to the base’s aircraft, ensuring the 23rd Wing’s mission continuation post-recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie)

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Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 71st Rescue Generation Squadron conducts post-flight checks on an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 10, 2024, following Hurricane Helene. Three HC-130’s returned after a temporary evacuation due to the hurricane’s impact on Moody AFB and the surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie)

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Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 23rd Fighter Group conducts post-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 10, 2024. Despite Moody AFB being directly impacted by Hurricane Helene, the 23rd Wing was able to quickly recover without sustaining damages to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie)

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Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 71st Rescue Squadron and 71st Rescue Generation Squadron conduct post-flight procedures after landing an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 10, 2024. The aircraft returned from an evacuation as part of Moody AFB’s preparations for Hurricane Helene. The hurricane impacted Florida's Big-Bend region and stretched up through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie)

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Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 23rd Fighter Group conducts post-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 10, 2024. Several aircraft were evacuated and flown to Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to limit any potential damages from Hurricane Helene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie)

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Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

A row of U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft sit on the flight line at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 10, 2024, following Hurricane Helene. Evacuation of the aircraft was a multistep process ensuring the A-10s safely reached Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to safeguard them from Hurricane Helene’s impact. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie)

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Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 71st Rescue Squadron taxi an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 10, 2024. The 23rd Wing relocated the aircraft before Hurricane Helene impacted the base, which brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing downed trees and flooding in some low-lying areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie)

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Moody AFB Hurricane Helene recovery operations

Published Oct. 21, 2024
By Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

The 23rd Wing relocated the aircraft before Hurricane Helene impacted the base, which brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing downed trees and flooding in some low-lying areas. The evacuation prevented damages to the base’s aircraft, ensuring the 23rd Wing’s mission continuation post-recovery. The hurricane impacted Florida's Big-Bend region and stretched up through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene

Team Moody recovers from Hurricane Helene