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  • Getting it all back home: 823rd ESFS overcomes logistical challenges

    (Editor's note: This is a part of the weekly submissions from the 823rd Security Forces Squadron, which is currently providing security at the Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.)By now, most of you know that the 823rd Security Forces Squadron has an

  • 823rd ESFS continues to provide peace of mind for Haiti

    (Editor's note: This is a part of the weekly submissions from the 823rd Security Forces Squadron, which is currently providing security at the Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.)"It is 10:45 p.m., so if you're getting up do it now," said Tech. Sgt.

  • Moody Thrift Shop relocates near BX

    The Moody Thrift Shop recently moved to building 843 near the Base Exchange, in the space that most recently housed the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Power Zone. This move was due to the demolition of the old building that began in January. Over the last two months, more than 800 volunteer

  • Living with Moody's alligators and snakes

    It is that time of year again. As the days are warming up and more folks are finding outdoor activities to do, the age-old competition between man and wildlife resumes. On Moody, that means the alligators will be finding new places to hang out, snakes will be "sunning" and encounters are more likely

  • Through the Fence: One Airman’s Perspective

    Editor's note: This is a part of the weekly submissions from the 823rd Security Forces Squadron, which is currently providing security at the Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.If readers have kept abreast of recent articles submitted by members of the

  • Remaining 823rd ESFS forces in Haiti: The last 31

    Editor's note: This is a part of the weekly submissions from the 823rd Security Forces Squadron, which is currently providing security at the Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince."Volunteers to stay until the end" was the title of the box placed in front of

  • Come together with AFAF

    In the early 1990s, I was a young airman first class and single mother, and it was difficult to make ends meet. Sometimes I would not even be living paycheck to paycheck and there were times when I would fall behind on a bill or wonder how I would feed my one-year old son.This is when I learned

  • 23rd MDG announces change in services

    Starting April 1, the 23rd Medical Group nursing call service, "CareNet", will no longer be available. This is the service that normally takes your calls after hours and on the weekends. Medical assistance will still be available for all of our beneficiaries; however the process of how to seek care

  • Security inspections essential in bringing home personnel, equipment

    Editor's note: This is a part of the weekly submissions from the 823rd Security Forces Squadron, which is currently providing security at the Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.When we first arrived at the Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in

  • Flying Tigers demonstrate outstanding teamwork, ability in ORI relook

    Last week, the Flying Tigers completed the relook of the Air Combat Command Inspector General Phase I Operational Readiness Inspection. From the IG team's initial reception to their weather-delayed departure that the 347th Rescue Group and 23rd Maintenance Group deftly handled, the Flying Tigers