23 Wing leadership visits Grassy Pond

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Sheets, 23rd Wing commander, left, and Col. Sean Hall, 23rd Wing incoming commander, second from left, receive an update on the progress of the Grassy Pond Recreation Area rebuild in Lake Park, Georgia, July 18, 2025. Wing leadership discussed completed repairs and ongoing construction across the site. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23 Wing leadership visits Grassy Pond

Leadership from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, receives a tour of Grassy Pond Recreation Area in Lake Park, Georgia, July 18, 2025. During the visit, they reviewed upgrades, including new cabins, repaired docks, and updated recreational areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23 Wing leadership visits Grassy Pond

Ducks roam freely at Grassy Pond Recreation Area in Lake Park, Georgia, July 18, 2025. The site is undergoing phased repairs and upgrades following Hurricane Helene damage, with wildlife still active throughout the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23 Wing leadership visits Grassy Pond

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Sheets, 23rd Wing commander, third from right, and Col. Sean Hall, 23rd Wing incoming commander, second from right, tour one of the Grassy Pond Recreation Area cabins in Lake Park, Georgia, July 18, 2025. The tour covered recent improvements, such as renovated pavilions, boat additions, and enhanced lodging. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23 Wing leadership visits Grassy Pond

A memorandum detailing the phased reopening of Grassy Pond Recreation Area is on a desk in Lake Park, Georgia, July 18, 2025. The document outlines ongoing repairs and upcoming improvements following Hurricane Helene damage, including new cabins, upgraded docks, and expanded amenities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23 Wing leadership visits Grassy Pond

Published July 25, 2025
By Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine
23rd Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

Last week, 23rd Wing leadership visited Grassy Pond to observe the progress of extensive repairs and upgrades following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Thanks to the hardworking crews, the area now features new cabins, renovated amenities, and improved recreational options.

Grassy Pond began its phased reopening on June 1, 2025, with limited operations, and full amenities are set to return later this summer, making it the perfect outdoor retreat for Airmen, families, and the local community.