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  • Buddy McNeal, USProtect gate guard, checks the identification of an incoming motorist Aug. 8. Mr. McNeal balanced family life with attending school and working full-time, and recently earned a commission to become an Air Force officer. He is slated to leave for pilot training at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., in the fall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eric Schloeffel)

    Moody security guard overcomes hectic schedule, slated to become AF pilot

    A Moody gate guard will soon leave his post at the base's entrance to embark on a new career as an Air Force pilot. Buddy McNeal, a contracted security guard with USProtect, balanced full-time jobs at work and school for several years to follow his dreams of becoming a commissioned officer in the military. He earned his degree by taking classes at
  • Senior Airman Justin Voorhees, 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, operates the manipulator arm on a bomb disposal robot Aug. 1 at the EOD flight’s offices. Robots allow technicians to survey dangerous devices from a much safer distance. In the past, EOD technicians needed to put on a protective suit and visually inspect them. (U.S. Air Force photo By Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

    'Bomb Squad' uses tools, intelligence to battle GWOT

    Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal experts are fighting a daily, deadly battle on the front lines of the Global War on Terror using the latest technology and the power of teamwork. A weapon commonly employed by insurgent forces in Iraq and Afghanistan is the improvised explosive device. The many methods used to create, conceal and control them
  • Virginia Conner, 23rd Wing commander secretary, served as the main go-between for the base populace and Moody's wing commander for more than a decade. She has recently retired after more than 30 years of Moody service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

    Moody's top secretary retires after serving in five decades

    The woman who served as the main go-between for the base populace and Moody's wing commander for more than a decade will retire and enter a new chapter of life. Virginia Conner, 23rd Wing commander secretary, has served Moody for five decades, working in a wide variety of secretarial positions. Her legacy began in 1961 after accepting a job at the
  • Steven Callich, A-10C Full Mission Trainer instructor, prepares the FMT for a training mission over a virtual Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 27. The $3.2 million simulator is designed to exactly mimic the appearance and behavior of an upgraded A-10C. It can be linked with other simulators around the world to practice complex tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

    'Virtual Hog' ready to put Moody's pilots under pressure

    An A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot assigned to Moody's 23rd Wing dives through a low cloud deck in the mountains outside of Kabul, Afghanistan, searching for his targets; a pair of trucks firing on an Army patrol. The pilot can hear the strain in the voice of the joint terminal air controller as he receives targeting data, pops over the ridge line into
  • Staff Sgt. Morgan Maul, 23rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, with retired MWD Ajax. Sergeant Maul adopted Ajax after the dog retired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

    Retired working dog finds permanent home with former handler

    The old "Airman" nearly lost his life on his last deployment to Iraq, but his partner rescued and brought him home safely, vowing to be there for the rest of his days. Now Ajax, a military working dog assigned to the 820th Security Forces Group, has been retired from active duty and adopted by Staff Sgt. Morgan Maul, the same handler who brought
  • Master Sgt. Randy Cnota, 347th Operations Support Squadron, shows off a 10-pound bass he recently caught from Banks Lake near Lakeland, Ga. Sergeant Cnota is scheduled to participate in a national angling competition in early 2008. (Courtesy photo)

    Moody sergeant 'hooked' to competitive fishing

    A Moody sergeant's dedication to bass fishing recently earned him a spot as one of Georgia's top anglers and an opportunity to compete in a high-stakes, professional-grade event. Master Sgt. Randy Cnota, 347th Operations Support Squadron, beat out more than 400 other anglers and placed third in a Georgia bass fishing competition at Lake Seminole,
  • Airman 1st Class Clayton Isherwood, 723rd Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems technician, relaxes after a session on the water massage table at Moody Air Force Base's Freedom I Fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kara Ramos)

    New aqua massage table 'washes away' tension

    When I heard the Health and Wellness Center was offering free massages with its new AquaMassage Profiler, I eagerly jumped at the opportunity to try out the "mystery" machine. Being no stranger to professional massages, I was reluctant as to whether a machine could achieve the same degree of intensity and tranquility offered through a masseuse. In
  • Staff Sgt. Terrell Rarig (front) and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Phillips canoe their way to the finish line during a recent Valdosta Racing Team event. Sergeant Phillips also participates on Moody's triathlon team as a way to stay in shape and exemplify a "fit to fight" lifestyle. (Courtesy photo)

    Moody Sergeant finds drive to stay 'fit to fight'

    Long before the Air Force mandated its "fit to fight" initiative, one Moody sergeant had already realized the importance of pushing himself to the limit. Staff Sgt. Jonathan Phillips, 723rd Maintenance Squadron, entered the Air Force as a dedicated athlete but lost his drive in his early years as an Airman, he said. "When I entered the Air Force

  • A&FRF provides services, comforting presence for those at home, deployed

    With continued deployments, military members and their families need to be prepared at a moment's notice. The Airman and Family Readiness Flight offers multiple services and programs for single and married people, spouses and families of active duty and retired members. Helping all military members and their families through deployments, adapting
  • Tech. Sgt. Timothy Grant, 723rd Maintenance Squadron AGE flight production support NCO in-charge, inspects a hazardous materiel log during a facilties inspection June 5. Sergeant Grant was just selected for the John L. Levitow leadership award while attending the Paul W. Airey NCO Academy at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

    Moody maintainer focuses on teamwork, comes home with distinction

    A Moody aerospace ground equipment technician recently returned from the Paul W. Airey NCO Academy at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., with the school's highest award. Tech. Sgt. Timothy Grant, the 723rd Maintenance Squadron AGE flight production support NCO in-charge, was selected from a class of 136 students to receive the John L. Levitow leadership
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