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  • Team Moody prepares for hurricane

    Around and round it goes, what it will do? No one knows. It’s big, it’s strong, and it’s fast, leaving nothing but destruction in its path. As we witness this devastation left from Hurricane Harvey and watch as Hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Katia continue brewing, it is important to know how to prepare and to develop a plan.
  • A t-shirt awarded to the top finishers of the National Preparedness Month 5k fun run rests on a table, Sept. 1, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. National Preparedness is designed to educate and empower not only the base, but also the community on preparing for any disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    5k sets pace for National Preparedness Month

    The 23d Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a 5k fun run to kickoff National Preparedness Month, Sept. 1, here. National Preparedness Month is designed to educate and empower not only the base, but also the community on preparing for any disaster.
  • Moody’s annual Operational Cinderella, a donation drive for formal women’s attire, is in full swing and is slated to run until Sept. 16. Operation Cinderella is a nation-wide donation drive that was adopted by Moody Air Force Base in order to gain maximum participation for the upcoming Air Force Ball by providing free formal women’s attire to those who wish to attend. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    Team Moody gives back to Operation Cinderella

    Moody’s annual Operational Cinderella, a donation drive for formal women’s attire, is in full swing and is slated to run until Sept. 16, here. Operation Cinderella is a nation-wide donation drive that was adopted by Moody in order to gain maximum participation for the upcoming Air Force Ball by providing free formal women’s attire to those who wish to attend.
  • Members of the 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an A-10C Thunderbolt II to be washed, Aug. 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Maintenance procedures require that A-10s are washed at least every 180 days to prevent maintenance issues and safety hazards to the pilot. Since strong chemicals are used to clean the aircraft Airmen must wear personal protective equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Snider)

    A 23d Wing ‘hawg’ gets a bath

    What has roughly 40 teeth, sounds like ‘brrrt,’ and occasionally needs a bath? The 23d Wing’s A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, also known as ‘Hawgs,’ are subject to an assortment of scheduled maintenance appointments to include washes every 180 days or approximately 1,000 flying hours. “It’s extremely important that maintenance keeps the aircraft clean,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Harney, 75th Fighter Squadron director of operations and A-10 pilot. “Every time we fire the gun, gases flow up and cover the aircraft with grease which can affect operational components of the aircraft and the pilot’s visibility.”
  • 374th Public Health, Preventative Health Month

    23d CES combats mosquito threats

    Due to recent confirmed cases of mosquito disease outbreaks by the Georgia Department of Public Health in South Georgia, Moody’s 23d Civil Engineering Squadron pest management team is being proactive to combat mosquito-borne illnesses. They are accomplishing this by teaching Airmen, their families and the community about mosquito-borne illnesses, the symptoms to look out for, and the precautions to take to avoid being infected by a mosquito.

  • Be memorable, inspire future generations

    Staff Sgts. Stan Mason, Charlie Jefferson, Doc Lawrence, and Master Sgt. Kenneth G. Webb. None of you know these individuals, but their legacy and efforts as supervisors are evident.These NCOs were my very first influences in the Air Force and the reason I am wearing these chevrons today.Front-line supervisors have the greatest impact on the Air
  • An aircrew flight equipment technician from the 347th Operations Support Squadron, left, removes a mask from Capt. Chisom Ezeoke, 71st Rescue Squadron combat systems officer, during Aircrew Contamination Control Area training, Aug. 24, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga ACCA training teaches aircrew how to remove and properly handle any contamination on their gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    ACCA: training insight to beat CBRN’s

    Airmen from the 347th Operations Support Squadron performed Aircrew Contamination Control Area training, Aug. 24, here. ACCA training teaches aircrew how to remove and properly handle any contamination on their gear. The training is provided monthly or at the request of the aircrew.
  • Tech. Sgt. Bert Leuschen, 23d Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, responds to a simulated active shooter situation during an emergency response exercise, Aug. 22, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The purpose of this active-shooter exercise was to inspect the recovery phase of an emergency situation while maintaining realism as members still responded as normal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Snider)

    Emergency exercise tests Moody’s capabilities

    The 23d Wing Inspection Team held an emergency response exercise, Aug. 22, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The purpose of this particular exercise was to inspect the recovery phase of an active-shooter situation. “In my twelve years, I’ve been to very few exercises that flow from the beginning to the actual responding, recovery and clean-up,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ross Stiegemeier, 23d Wing NCO in charge of the Wing Inspection Team. “So this time we were focused on the recovery phase in the [scenario] where the individuals are dead. There’s no longer a threat, so what do we do now?”
  • Airmen from the 32d Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., secure cargo for Weapons School, Aug. 19, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were travelling to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to support the Weapons Instructor Course, which trains tactical experts and leaders to control and exploit air, space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    Airmen embark for Weapons School

    Members of Team Moody departed in support of the Air Force Weapons School, Aug. 19, here. Hosted at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., the Weapons Instructor Course provides advanced weapons training to weapons officers so they can return as lead instructors within their squadrons.
  • Col. Jennifer Short, 23d Wing Commander, speaks to Emerge Moody and Leadership Moody students, August 18, 2017, Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Emerge Moody and Leadership Moody is an opportunity for 20 Team Moody members to engage in a nine month curriculum where they will gain leadership and networking skills to disperse throughout their units. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)

    Emerge, Leadership Moody 2018 kicks off

    The 2018 Emerge Moody and Leadership Moody courses began Aug 18. with an initial meeting and team building rope course at Valdosta State University.
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