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  • A different way to take the pain

    Acupuncture has long been a form of medical care, originating in ancient China and moving west through the world. It has only  recently started to gain momentum over the last few decades in the U.S.Recently, military medicine has begun investigating a type of acupuncture and its benefits in combat

  • Story behind the ink

    In the military, much emphasis is placed on conformity and following the regulations, individuals have chosen to alter their bodies with meaningful text and images.Although there are basic tattoo guidelines, Airmen can express their individuality through displaying their tattoos.Some people choose

  • A look at supplements

    Many Airman are looking for ways to stay fit and reach their max on the physical training test. Some Airmen look towards food to help get the proteins and vitamins to work out and increase their strength.Some have taken a different approach to this method. They supplement food with pills and powder

  • General reminisces with 41 RQS commander about close call

    More than 11 years after a fateful incident, a downed pilot and the man who came to his rescue met to reminisce and reflect on old times.During a base visit, Maj. Gen. David Goldfein, Air Combat Command director of air and space operations, and Lt. Col. Thomas Kunkel, 41st Rescue Squadron commander,

  • First CRO commander says farewell to Air Force

    The Air Force's history is full of many firsts, but one officer here holds two of those honors. Now, after a 23-year career spanning 13 assignments, Col. Vincent Savino is ready to retire. In 2001, Colonel Savino became one of the first three combat rescue officers in the military. Subsequently, he

  • Answering our nation's call: Remembering Sept. 11, 2001

    The events of Sept. 11, 2001, did more than shape a nation; it permanently etched the events and feelings of that day into the memory of every American. Nine years later, these Team Moody members still remember where they were, what they were doing and how they felt. Whether still a child in school

  • Therapeutic horseback riding helps battle PTSD

    (Editor's note: The mention of Hopes and Dreams does not constitute endorsement by Moody Air Force Base or the U.S. Air Force.)J.B. Barnett was a high school athlete who could have had a bright future in football. Captain Mike Lawlor was a military personnelist assigned to convoy duties in

  • Sergeant sets Georgia MMA record for quickest knockout

    Six months of training for a seven-second fight; from the moment Clint Williams entered the ring June 19 for his first mixed martial arts fight, his opponent didn't stand a chance. The 185-pound staff sergeant known as "Flatline" knocked out Steve Davis with a swift left roundhouse kick to the head,

  • Moody Airmen help unfurl flag at Braves game

    On July 4, hundreds of Georgia Airmen, including many from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., helped unfurl a 160-foot by 300-foot American flag during a July 4 Atlanta Braves baseball game at Turner Field in Atlanta.There were also servicemembers from Robins AFB, Ga., Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., the

  • Three Airmen celebrate first Independence Day as US citizens

    Three Airmen of the 23rd Mission Support Group are celebrating their first Fourth of July, as United States citizens. They are Airmen 1st Class Alexandra Fleig, Rangel Robinson and Christopher Canlas. Airmen Fleig and Robinson, 23rd Force Support Squadron customer support representatives, and Airman