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  • Capt. John Roling, 71st Rescue Squadron operations flight commander, prepares to photograph an HC-130J Combat King II Aug. 27, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. After battling depression in 2018, Roling found purpose and meaning in life by helping people in the community through his passion for photography. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

    Moody pilot finds purpose through different ‘lens’

    It was a hot day in south Georgia. The buzzards were buzzing and the gnats were swarming, but that didn’t keep one Team Moody pilot from practicing his purpose as a volunteer photographer at a local horse therapy farm. After battling depression in 2018, Capt. John Roling, 71st Rescue Squadron operations flight commander, found purpose in life by using his passion for photography to capture memories for people in the community.
  • A HC-130J combat King II prepares to take off for relocation in anticipation of Hurricane Michael, Oct. 9, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. While it is expected to be a Category 2 upon landfall, the current forecast anticipates Moody and the surrounding area will face tropical-storm-force winds Wednesday afternoon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Taryn Butler)

    Moody assets relocate in preparation for Hurricane Michael

    In anticipation of Hurricane Michael, currently a Category 2 hurricane, Moody Air Force Base relocated some of its aircraft in preparation for the incoming storm.The current forecast anticipates that Moody and the surrounding areas will experience tropical-storm-force winds starting in the afternoon on Wednesday, Oct. 10, continuing through mid-day
  • Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets pose for a photo during Operation Air Force 2018, July 26, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. From June 2-Aug. 1, three groups of cadets from across the nation participated in the annual program which gave them an opportunity to see the operational Air Force’s mission and lifestyle before choosing a career as an officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    ROTC cadets gain first-hand experience during Ops Air Force

    More than 20 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets gained a first-hand experience of the Air Force mission during Operation Air Force 2018, here. From June 2-Aug. 1, three groups of cadets from across the nation participated in the annual program which gave them an opportunity to see the operational Air Force’s mission and lifestyle before choosing a career as an officer.
  • U.S. Airmen with the 621st Contingency Response Wing (CRW) dismount a C-130 Hercules during air-land operations at the Hohenfels Training Area (Germany) in support of Swift Response 16, June 16, 2016.Rescue Airmen from the 23d Wing visited the Devil Raiders of the 621st Contingency Response Wing, May 21-23, to better understand the essential assets to stand up rescue operations from bare-base situations. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach/released)

    Airmen partner toward quicker deployments

    Rescue Airmen from the 23d Wing visited the Devil Raiders of the 621st Contingency Response Wing (CRW), May 21-23, to better understand the essential assets to stand up rescue operations from bare-base situations. Although the 23d Wing’s mission to organize, train, equip and maintain combat-ready for Air Combat Command, and the 621st CRW focuses on rapidly organizing and standing up bare bases for Air Mobility Command aircraft, they both believed they could learn from each other.
  • Aircraft from the 23d Wing conducted a surge exercise May 22, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The exercise was conducted in order to demonstrate the wing's ability to rapidly deploy combat ready forces across the globe. The 23d Wing maintains and operates A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, HH-60G Pave Hawks, and HC-130J Combat King II aircraft for precision attack, personnel recovery and combat support worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)

    23d Wing conducts surge exercise

    Aircraft from the 23d Wing conducted a surge exercise May 22, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The exercise was conducted in order to demonstrate the wing's ability to rapidly deploy combat ready forces across the globe. The 23d Wing maintains and operates A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, HH-60G Pave Hawks, and HC-130J Combat King II aircraft for precision attack, personnel recovery and combat support worldwide.
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 823d Base Defense Squadron depart an MC-130H Combat Talon II during a static-line jump, Sept. 16, 2016, at the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. The majority of the 823d is security forces members trained to deploy and protect. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Snider)

    823d BDS maintains airborne proficiency

    Airmen from the 823d Base Defense Group prepare for and conduct static-line jumps from an HC-130J Combat King II, Sept. 16, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base and the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. Airman 1st Class Daniel Snider and Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan
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