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  • Tech. Sgt. Justin Amburgey, left, 824th Base Defense Squadron (BDS) squad leader, discusses strategy with Staff Sgt. Miranda Roberts, 824th BDS fire team leader, during the Tactical Leaders Course, Aug. 10, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 7-day course revolved around squad leaders developing their skills to effectively communicate, team build and mission plan. These skills were assessed during a 36-hour simulated operation where squad leaders lead Airmen through tactical situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Azaria E. Foster)

    Tactical Leaders Course enhances Airmen’s leadership skills

    Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) were put to the test in the Tactical Leaders Course, Aug. 5-11, here. The course was geared toward helping squad leaders improve their ability to plan, create operations orders and lead Airmen in tactical situations.
  • Leadership from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing, briefs U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen Chad Franks, right, Ninth Air Force commander, Aug. 9, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Franks, who on separate occasions served as the commander for the 23d Wing and 347th Rescue Group, is a command pilot with more than 3,300 hours in multiple aircraft including HC-130J Combat King II and HH-60G Pave Hawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

    9th AF/CC visits 93d AGOW

    Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, Ninth Air Force commander, visited the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing, Aug. 9, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Franks, who on separate occasions served as the commander for the 23d Wing and 347th Rescue Group, is a command pilot with more than 3,300 hours in multiple aircraft including HC-130J Combat King II and HH-60G Pave Hawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
  • 820th BDG hosts Ranger prep course

    820th BDG hosts Ranger School prep course

    The 820th Base Defense Group hosted a Pre-Ranger Assessment Course here April 22-25, 2019 to teach Airmen the skills they need to attend the Air Force Ranger Assessment Course and then Army Ranger School.
  • 823d BDS takes adaptive basing exercise to WY

    823d BDS takes adaptive basing exercise to WY

    The 823d Base Defense Squadron (BDS) conducted a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming to train adaptive basing skills March 19 to March 31, 2019.The two-week exercise was the first of its kind for the 820th Base Defense Group to be centered around the concept of adaptive basing which calls for the Air Force to disperse its
  • AF Shooting Team hosts clinic for BDG

    AF Shooting Team hosts clinic for BDG

    Airman 1st Class Deikoy Francis, 823d Base Defense Squadron fireteam member, fires an M9 pistol during an Air Force Shooting Team Marksmanship Clinic, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 20, 2018. The instructors had participants shoot individually and in teams and also used stationary and moving shooting drills. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt.
  • The 823d Base Defense Squadron (BDS) march on the flightline during a redeployment, Oct. 26, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 822d, 823d and 824th BDS’s provide high-risk force protection and integrated base defense for expeditionary air forces. Airmen from the 823d BDS just returned home from conducting relief-in-place in the United States Africa Command theater while Airmen from the 824th BDS took their place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)

    820th BDG: Cycles of Defense

    Deployment tasking, training and Hurricane Michael disaster relief:  squadrons housed within the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) are currently accomplishing all three of these missions. The 820th BDG’s mission is to provide high-risk force protection and integrated base defense for expeditionary air forces. To do this, they rotate each of their
  • Airmen from the 822d Base Defense Squadron depart Moody Air Force Base, Ga., as they convoy en route to Tyndall AFB, Fla., to provide base security during Hurricane Michael recovery efforts, Oct. 11, 2018. Moody’s ‘Safeside’ defenders will secure the area as Tyndall’s Ride Out Element conducts damage assessments during the aftermath. Since Oct. 8 and until further notice, Tyndall has been on evacuation notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)

    Team Moody 'Safeside' defenders support Hurricane Michael

    Defenders from the 822d Base Defense Squadron prepare to depart Moody Air Force Base, Ga., to provide base security at Tyndall AFB, Fla., during Hurricane Michael recovery efforts, Oct. 11, 2018. Moody’s ‘Safeside’ defenders will secure the area as Tyndall’s Ride Out Element conducts damage assessments during the aftermath. Since Oct. 8 and until further notice, Tyndall has been on evacuation notice.
  • Senior Airman Michael Filipkowski, 23d Security Forces Squadron training instructor, renders a salute during the closing ceremony of National Police Week, May 18, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 designating may 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. Security Forces Members used Police Week to promote camaraderie and recognize all law enforcement members who have lost their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)

    Police Week honors fallen defenders

    National Police Week was observed at Moody Air Force Base to recognize all law enforcement members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 designating may 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • A member of the British Royal Air Force shares tactical points with Airmen from the 824th Base Defense Squadron during close-quarters battle training, Feb. 28, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 820th Base Defense Group welcomed a member of the British Royal Air Force to embed into multiple training situations to help strengthen combined operations between U.S. and British forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)

    RAF trainer instructs CQB tactics

    The 820th BDG teamed with British Royal Air Force Sgt. Glenn Risebrow,15th Squadron senior noncommissioned officer in charge of training, in multiple training scenarios to help strengthen combined operations between U.S. and British forces.
  • Members of the Catholic community pose for a group photo with Bishop Robert J. Coyle, Archdiocese of the Military Services, after a Sacrament of Confirmation ceremony, Feb. 12, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga.

    Catholic Bishop performs Confirmation Mass at Moody AFB

    Bishop Robert J. Coyle, Archdiocese of the Military Services, visited Moody Air Force Base's Chapel to host a Sacrament of Confirmation ceremony. Confirmation is the sacrament by which Catholics believe the Holy Spirit gives them the increased ability to practice their faith in every aspect of their lives and to witness Christ in every situation.
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