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  • 66 years later: a small measure of peace

    With the sharp barrage of gunfire, precise folding of the U.S. flag and the slow presentation of "Taps" by a lone bugler, 1st Lt. Clark Kooper, U.S. Army Air Force pilot, was laid to rest, May 27, 2011, more than 66 years after his plane was shot down during World War II.The ceremony was held at the

  • French pilots, families integrate into base, community

    Many people are familiar with high school and college foreign student exchange programs, but not as many are aware that a similar exchange happens with foreign military pilots. Moody Air Force Base, Ga., is currently hosting two French pilots who are integrated with a fighter and rescue squadron as

  • Shaw LRS wins Daedalian award

    "Shine in '09, for the win in '10," was the slogan for the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron, two years ago, and it paid off as the 20th LRS was recently awarded the Air Force-level Daedalian Major General Warren R. Carter Logistics Effectiveness Award. First introduced in 1962, the Daedalian award

  • 'Grandmas' providing love

    Growing up, most people have fond memories of summertime's with their grandparents. But many military children don't get that opportunity because their families are stationed miles away.However, the Child Development Center at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., has a group of nine women who call themselves

  • More than a pilot: behind the scenes

    Editor's note: This is part 2 of a 3 part series about female fighter pilots and their various roles.Capt. Betsy Hand, an F-16 pilot, dreamed of becoming a fighter pilot ever since she saw the Thunderbirds fly at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. when she was 9 years old.From that time she began

  • Maintainers, logistics Airmen ready for LCAP

    Since January, Airmen at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., have spent long hours ensuring they're prepared for the Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection that is taking place on base May 16 to19.The LCAP is a detailed inspection of the logistics processes in the 23rd Maintenance Group, 23rd

  • 70 years of flying come to a close

    More than 70 years of flying experience took to the skies in a Piper Saratoga aircraft one final time, before calling it quits at the Valdosta Regional Airport May 20.Retired Col. Clarence Parker has been a pilot for the majority of his life. With 70 years of flying experience under his belt, the

  • Dog days are not over for adopted MWD

    From an outside perspective, Bill is your typical dog.His favorite past times include playing fetch, wrestling with his canine companions, and lounging under a hot New Mexico sun at his home just south of Holloman.While not apparent to an onlooker however, the eight-year-old German shepherd --

  • DOD ground, air forces train at Poinsett Range

    Shaw Air Force Base Airmen, along with Marines and Soldiers are among many who have used Poinsett Electronic Combat Range for real-world training for the last 50 years."Our job out here is to support the war fighter," said Jim O'Brien, range manager. "Our primary goal is to support Shaw AFB, and it

  • Airmen rally to build, battle PTSD

    More than a dozen Moody Air Force Base Airmen came together May 11 to assist with the construction of a new riding facility dedicated to helping veterans recover from post-traumatic stress disorder. When the owner of Hopes and Dreams Riding Facility asked for help, Airmen were more than willing to