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  • Moody AFB hosts SMSgt release party

    Moody recently came together to celebrate the release of the Senior Master Sergeant selection results, recognizing the Airmen selected to join the senior enlisted ranks. This release party wasn’t just about new stripes, it was about years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to the mission and

  • SOAR celebrates Flying Tiger’s legacy

    SOAR Week concluded with a powerful look at Moody’s legacy and the Airmen who shaped it.Flying squadrons hosted heritage room talks featuring Col (Ret.) Steve “Elroy” Colby and CMSgt (Ret.) Bridgett Manning, who shared firsthand stories of leadership, resilience, and the evolution of airpower at

  • SOAR keynote address builds resilience

    Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Raymond “DONK” Strasburger delivered a powerful keynote during SOAR Week at Moody Air Force Base, sharing lessons from his career in aviation and leadership.Speaking to Moody Airmen, Strasburger emphasized resilience, accountability and the warrior ethos that define Air

  • SOAR Day 1: Taking Flight in Our Community

    Day 1 of SOAR is officially airborne! Today, Airmen from across the installation stepped into local classrooms to share their stories and showcase the many ways we serve.Through hands-on conversations and real-world insight, they connected with students, answered questions, and inspired the next

  • SOAR 26: The Faces Behind the Mission

    Behind the successful SOAR event is a team of dedicated Airmen and civilians. This series of portraits along with a group photo highlight the individuals who planned, supported and participated in SOAR Week.Their teamwork and commitment brought Saluting Our Aviation Roots to life and strengthened

  • SOAR Week strengthens community and inspires next generation of Airmen

    Airmen and community members gathered at Moody Air Force Base Feb. 23–27, 2026, to celebrate Saluting Our Aviation Roots Week, a five-day event highlighting the installation’s mission, heritage and the Airmen who execute it daily.A team led by Capt. Iriolexis Bierle, 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130J

  • SOAR Day 2: Where the Mission Comes to Life

    Students moved from table to table, aircraft to aircraft, meeting the Airmen behind the mission of the 23d Wing. Every display told a story of precision, teamwork, and dedication. From the tools in their hands to the aircraft overhead, students witnessed how every role, every specialty, and every

  • Avon Park Air Force Range hosts U.S. Navy’s pilot training

    A detachment of primary students assigned to Training Air Wing (TW-5) FIVE stationed at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Florida traveled to Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida for five weeks of joint primary pilot training Jan. 23 to Feb. 26, 2026.The detachment comprised of 23 Navy T-6B

  • 15th Air Force Leadership witness Moody AFB readiness

    Maj. Gen. Steven Behmer, 15th Air Force commander and Chief Master Sgt. Nikki Drago, 15th Air Force command chief, visited Moody Air Force Base Feb. 10–12, 2026, to engage with Airmen and assess how the 23d Wing and 93d Air Ground Operations Wing are sustaining readiness today while bringing future