23d CABS takes on Air Assault assessment

U.S. Air Force Capt. Luke Thomas, 23d Combat Air Base Squadron assistant director of operations, briefs Airmen assigned to the 23d CABS at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 7, 2026. Airmen received instructions and expectations for the assessment, which aligns with the Army Air Assault Course pre-requirements and increases candidate success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23d CABS takes on Air Assault assessment

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23d Combat Air Base Squadron run at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 7, 2026. The timed run was conducted as part of an assessment measuring physical readiness prior to attending the Army Air Assault Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23d CABS takes on Air Assault assessment

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23d Combat Air Base Squadron wait for their turn to climb a rope at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 7, 2026. Airmen completed the rope climb as part of an assessment designed to measure physical aptitude prior to attending the Army Air Assault Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23d CABS takes on Air Assault assessment

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 23d Combat Air Base Squadron climbs a rope at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 7, 2026. The rope climb assessed upper-body strength and technique during an assessment conducted to prepare volunteers for the Army Air Assault Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23d CABS takes on Air Assault assessment

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 23d Combat Air Base Squadron attempts to climb a rope at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 7, 2026. The rope climb is a required event used to screen candidates for the Army Air Assault Course, known for its physically demanding training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23d CABS takes on Air Assault assessment

U.S. Air Force Capt. Luke Thomas, 23d Combat Air Base Squadron assistant director of operations, instructs Airmen assigned to the 23d CABS at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 7, 2026. The brief provided guidance and information before the second day of the assessment conducted to prepare volunteers for the physical demands of the Army Air Assault Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23d CABS takes on Air Assault assessment

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 23d Combat Air Base Squadron completes a ruck at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 8, 2026. The event tested stamina and pace over distance, key components of readiness for the Army Air Assault Course’s 12mile, 35-pound ruck requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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23d CABS takes on Air Assault assessment

Published Jan. 12, 2026
By Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine
23rd Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

Several Airmen from the 23d Combat Air Base Squadron volunteered to complete a challenging assessment designed to screen and prepare candidates for the demands of the Army’s Air Assault Course. The event tested endurance and grit through a timed run, rope climb and 12-mile ruck march aligned with the course’s pre-requirements.

By setting the standard early, the 23d CABS is giving Airmen a higher chance of success before ever arriving at the schoolhouse. The assessment reinforces disciplined preparation, realistic expectations and the mindset required to maintain pace and perform under pressure.