820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Will Knutson, 820th Base Defense Group deployable radio frequency non-commissioned officer in charge, delivers a presentation to Airmen assigned to the 820th BDG and British Armed Forces members at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. The presentation highlighted knowledge sharing and collaboration between allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group and British Armed Forces members discuss radio equipment at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. U.S. and U.K. service members shared operational techniques and radio capabilities to improve communications in any environment and situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group inspects a British Armed Forces radio at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. The interaction gave Airmen the opportunity to learn about allied equipment and discuss communication techniques to strengthen joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Will Knutson, 820th Base Defense Group deployable radio frequency non-commissioned officer in charge, shares information on communication equipment used by 820th BDG with British Armed Forces members at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. U.S. and U.K. service members exchanged insights and experiences to better understand each other’s equipment and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Will Knutson, 820th Base Defense Group deployable radio frequency non-commissioned officer in charge, talks with a British Armed Forces member at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. The discussion gave U.S. and U.K. personnel the chance to share communication techniques, compare equipment and exchange lessons learned to enhance mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group and a British Armed Forces member shake hands at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. U.S. and U.K. counterparts learned from each other and shared techniques to improve their skills and understanding in communications equipment and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration

Published Jan. 30, 2026
By Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine
93rd Air Ground Operations Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group partnered with United Kingdom service members at Moody AFB during a recurring collaboration that brings allied forces together to share communication practices, tips and real-world lessons learned.

The engagement strengthened interoperability as service members compared equipment, discussed mission sets and exchanged practical insights, reinforcing a shared commitment to mission readiness in deployed and austere environments.