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  • Finding strength in laughter

    For Suicide Prevention Month, the 23rd Wing hosted a free comedy show team who combines humor with life-saving education to bring people together and encourage a night of laughter, bonding and resiliency.The team, 1 Degree of Separation, shared personal stories, engaging with the audience using

  • 822 BDS conducts MWD training and validation

    Military working dog handlers with the 822nd Base Defense Squadron and their canine partners recently trained and validated their skills at Moody Air Force Base. These sessions ensure both handlers and their K9 partners remain ready to perform detection, obedience, and patrol tasks at the highest

  • Col. Hall Sets Strategic Direction for 23d Wing

    MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, GA. – Col. Sean Hall, newly appointed commander of the 23rd Wing, outlined his vision for leading the Flying Tigers during a recent wing all-call at Moody Air Force Base, GA, on Aug. 4, 2025.He called on Airmen to embrace bold thinking, sharpen mission focus and strengthen

  • 820 BDG conducts inaugural MQT course

    Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group successfully completed the final events of the inaugural Mission Qualification Training course at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 4-6, 2025.The 72-hour field exercise served as the course’s capstone event, preceded by 42 days of intensive training

  • Joint exercise honors legacy of rescue heroes with new training range

    Servicemembers from the 23rd Wing and Marine aviation units held a joint combat search and rescue task force (CSARTF) exercise on Aug. 7, 2025, at Moody Air Force Base’s new Kight Training Range. The Kight Training Range opened in the first week of August and offers significant advantages for 23rd

  • Airmen sharpen tactical skills during close quarters battle training

    For a week, Airmen from the 820th and 105th Base Defense Groups trained at Moody Air Force Base, focusing on advanced military working dog tactics, explosive detection, vehicle operations, and close quarters battle scenarios. The rigorous exercises enhanced team coordination, canine responsiveness,

  • Ending an era: Col Paul Sheets’ final flight with the 23 WG

    This week, we honored Col. Paul “Gyro” Sheets, 23rd Wing commander at Moody Air Force Base, with his Fini Flight -- a time-honored Air Force tradition marking the end of his command. From leading the Flying Tigers with pride to advancing the mission with strength and vision, Col. Sheets leaves a