23d Wing commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Chad Franks, 23d Wing commander, speaks with cadets from Cadet Squadron 9 with the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., March 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Franks spoke with cadets about the 23d Wing’s mission and priorities, and the cadets’ responsibilities once they commission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)

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Water fun

U.S. Air Force Cadet 1st Class Desirae Ionata, Cadet Squadron 9 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., prepares to use a high-pressure water hose during a base tour March 7, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The cadets were able to view the living quarters of Moody’s firefighters and their way of life after duty hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)

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HC-130J

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets view an HC-130J Combat King II at the 71st Rescue Squadron during a tour March 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Pilots from the 71st RQS briefed the cadets on the aircraft and its rescue and refueling mission at Moody before the tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)

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Mentorship

U.S. Air Force Cadet 4th Class Nick Forsythe, Cadet Squadron 9 (CS-09) from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., speaks with a 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster March 6, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The cadets toured Moody’s old and new C-130s and received mentorship from many 71st RQS loadmasters and pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)

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USAFA cadets

Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., attended a breakfast formation before an all-call March 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base Ga. Cadets toured five squadrons and the Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range during their visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)

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MWD demo

A cadet from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., watches a 23d Security Forces military working dog demonstration during a base tour March 7, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. MWD instructors showcased their training equipment, facility and multiple dog commands before the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)

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.50 caliber

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mackel Stafford, right, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit load crew team chief, helps Cadet Henry Baron, Cadet Squadron 9 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., simulate firing a .50-caliber machine gun March 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The machine gun is one of two weapons system used by special missions aviators aboard HH-60G Pave Hawks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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CRO life

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jacob Naumann, 38th Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, explains the CRO career field to U.S. Air Force Academy cadets March 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody Airmen advised and mentored the cadets about some of the different career fields available in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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Tours

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Ryan Kelly, 38th Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, gives U.S. Air Force Academy cadets a tour of his squadron’s building March 5, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody is Cadet Squadron 9’s sponsor base and during the three-day visit Moody Airmen provided mentorship and insight into active-duty life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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Academy cadets tour Moody, experience 23 WG mission

Published March 9, 2015

23d Wing commander

Water fun

HC-130J

Mentorship

USAFA cadets

MWD demo

.50 caliber

CRO life

Tours