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STEP promoted

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Clem, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, is promoted to the rank of master sergeant by Col. Billy Thompson, 23rd Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, 23rd Wing command chief, under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program at the Deployment Control Center, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nov. 21, 2011. The Air Force releases a limited number of STEP promotion slots each year and are distributed to the major commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eileen Meier/Released)
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Putting out the flame

Cory Williams, Valdosta Fire Department firefighter, prepares to extinguish a simulated house fire during live-fire training in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 15, 2011. Williams has been a part of the VFD for three years. This was his third time participating in live-fire training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Dominique/Released)
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Working together

Members of the 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron and Valdosta Fire Department team up to extinguish a fire during live-fire training in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 15, 2011. The training gave the 23rd CES experience in dealing with house fires containing conditions they’ve never seen or practiced on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Dominique/Released)
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Fire Fighters Training

The Valdosta and 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., partook in live-fire training where they extinguished a house fire in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 15, 2011. This was the first time in two years that Moody and the VFD have trained together in Valdosta, and for most Airmen, this was their first time putting out a house fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Dominique/Released)
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Start off with safety

Fire Capt. Brian Boutwell, Valdosta Fire Department fire safety instructor, center, briefs about the importance of fire safety and the how to properly wear fire equipment before training begins in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 15, 2011. The VFD and 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department from Moody Air Force Base participated in live fire training to stay current and proficient on their duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Dominique/Released)
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Squeegee the hose

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Quetonius Jenkins, 23rd Logistic Readiness Squadron, extends a fuel line hose as Senior Airman Mark Theobald, 39th Rescue Squadron based out of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., squeegees the hose to remove remaining fuel during a forward area refueling point training drill on Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nov. 15, 2011. The two members worked as a team to ensure there was little to no aircraft fuel left in the hose prior to rolling it up. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Roll it up

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Donnie Rouse, 39th Rescue Squadron based out of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., watches Senior Airman Mark Theobald, also with the 39th RQS, roll a fuel line to an HC-130P Combat King during a forward area refueling point (FARP) training drill on Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nov. 15, 2011. FARP missions are conducted when an aircraft does not have in-flight refueling capabilities and cannot reach an airfield. The HC-130P's capability to land in a minimal amount of area allows it to be an ideal air frame to perform FARP missions downrange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Site open

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Quetonius Jenkins, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, raises his hand to signal that his forward area refueling point (FARP) is secure and ready to fuel an aircraft during training on Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nov. 15, 2011. Air Force Special Operations Command once performed all FARP missions for the entire Department of Defense. Air Combat Command has started training Moody Airmen to perform this mission to provide better support for the rescue capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Running the line out

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Quetonius Jenkins, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, stretches a 300 foot fuel line from an HC-130P Combat King during forward area refueling point (FARP) training on Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nov. 15, 2011. Jenkins and fellow members performing the drill had 20 minutes to set up the FARP site and 30 minutes to tear down and evacuate the area with little to no evidence of their presence. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Ok, she's reloaded

Participants in a forward area refueling point (FARP) training exercise reset gas hoses after performing a FARP drill on Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nov. 15, 2011. A FARP is used to refuel aircraft that cannot perform in-flight refueling or make it to an airfield. Moody personnel are trained on FARP procedures to better support the personnel recovery missions around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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The enlisted perspective

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, 23rd Wing command chief, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., speaks with a cadet during the question and answer portion of a tour for Moody members at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 4, 2011. Batten and fellow Moody members went to the academy to interact with 23rd Wing's sponsored squadron, Cadet Squadron 9, but opened the question and answer session up to all cadets in the academy. Batten brought an enlisted perspective to the future leaders of the operational Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Speaking with leadership

Cadet 2nd Class Kyle Rasmussen, U.S. Air Force Academy, center, speaks with Lt. Col. Patrick Boland, left, 23rd Wing director of staff, and U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson, 23rd Wing commander both from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., during a tour of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Co., Nov. 4, 2011. During the tour Moody Airmen were able to interact with cadets and see some of the various opportunities that are available to the cadets during their college training. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Sharing knowledge

Cadet 2nd Class Erin Brown, U.S. Air Force Academy, briefs 23rd Wing members from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., on the parachute training program during a tour of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 4, 2011. The program has two stages, the first stage, Wings of Green, consists of lowerclassmen and is where cadets receive their basic parachute jump training. The second stage, Wings of Blue, consists of upperclassmen and cadets train the lower class as well as perform in teams for sports events and competitions. The Air Force Academy has one of the only programs that allows the very first jump by its students to be tandem-free. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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A holy sight

The inner hall of the academy Protestant chapel radiates different hues of light during a tour of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 4, 2011. The chapel was completed in 1962 and was designed to be like the rest of the academy and never go out of style. In 2004 as part of the Cadet Area it was named a National Historic Landmark.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Inspection order all day everyday

Cadet 4th Class Jacob Jasiewicz, Cadet Squadron 9, showcases his dorm room to a U.S. Air Force LtCol. Jackie Day, 23rd Medical Support Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., during a tour of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 4, 2011. The cadets interacted with Team Moody members from Nov. 3-7, where they gained knowledge on the operational Air Force and were able to show Moody members academy life. The cadets dorm rooms must remain in inspection order throughout the day and their doors stay open for on the spot inspections. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Learn to glide

U.S. Air Force Cadet 2nd Class Carlos Berreteaga, academy glider pilot for the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., briefs U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jennifer Matthews, 23rd Force Supports Squadron, and U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson, 23rd Wing Commander, both from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., about the glider aerobatics team during an academy tour, Nov. 4, 2011. Throughout the program cadets learn how to fly gliders and will earn their aeronautical wings. The upperclassmen cadets also compete in national and international competitions throughout their stay at the academy. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Wings of Blue

U.S. Air Force Cadet 2nd Class John Skeele, briefs U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson, commander 23rd Wing Moody Air Force Base, Ga., on the Wings of Blue program at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. Nov. 4, 2011. The Wings of Blue program is a cadet driven parachute program where upperclassmen instruct lowerclassmen on how to safely perform jumps. The Wings of Blue parachute team competes and perform nationally and internationally throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Getting the mission brief

U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson, commander of the 23rd Wing, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., gives his mission briefing to cadets of Cadet Squadron 9 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 3, 2011. Thompson and fellow Airmen came to the academy to talk about the operational Air Force with their sister squadron, Cadet Squadron 9. The 23rd Wing also conducted a Personnel Recovery demonstration for the entire academy during the visit. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Social hour

Cadets from Cadet Squadron 9 and members of the 23rd Wing, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., sit and converse during a dinner social at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 3, 2011. Moody is Cadet Squadron 9's sponsor base. Team Moody Airmen went to the academy to provide mentorship and talk about the active duty Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Meeting the general

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lucas Ferrari, 48th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., which is a geographically separated unit to the 23rd Wing, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Hostage, commander Air Combat Command, during half-time of the Army vs. Air Force football game at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Nov. 5, 2011. Hostage presented Ferrari with the Distinguished Flying Cross during half-time, as well as Bronze Stars to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Lillmars, middle right, also with the 48th RQS, and U.S. Air Force Captain Francis Hallada, far right, 58th Rescue Squadron from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., which is also a GSU of the 23rd Wing.
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