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  • Mosaic Lightning 24-02 strikes DM

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from Davis-Monthan participated in Mosaic Lightning 24-02, a readiness exercise that spanned across multiple locations in Arizona, August 19-29, 2024. The exercise evaluated multiple Mission Generation Force Elements abilities and adaptability to train Mission Ready Airman for

  • Moody hosts engineers to enhance HC-130 fleet Air Force-wide

    The 71st Rescue Generation Squadron hosted engineers from Mercer Engineering Research Center to perform reliability-centered maintenance interviews and inflight refueling hose testing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 20-21, 2024. Engineers from MERC collaborated with Airmen from various units

  • AF Year in Photos

    This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

  • Getting to know the 79th Rescue Squadron

    “The mission of the 79th RQS is to provide worldwide personnel recovery support anywhere, anytime,” said Lt. Col. Kyle Porter, 79th RQS commander. “We focus on getting our people out to different parts of the world to participate in practice exercises and make sure that, if we are needed, we are

  • 71st RGS launches prized Black Letter Flight

    The 71st Rescue Generation Squadron launched a rare 'Black Letter' flight July 12, 2022, on Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. A flight is considered Black Letter when an aircraft has no discrepancies, defects, or write-ups and could be something the average maintainer only sees once or twice in their

  • NDI Airmen detect to protect

    An Non-Destructive Inspection Airman’s job includes hyper-detailed inspections using those tools to ensure component integrity, to keep aircraft mission ready. NDI employs six different inspection methods: x-rays, magnetic particle, florescent dye penetrant, eddy current, ultrasound and lastly,

  • 801st EMXS prepares to defend as Multi-Capable Airmen

    The 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron conducted airfield security operations during a Multi-Capable Airmen training event, led by the 332d Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 5, 2022.

  • 38th Rescue Squadron trains to support SpaceX, Boeing

    Pararescuemen, aircrew flight equipment Airmen and maritime operations specialists assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, conducted rescue training in the Banana River and Atlantic Ocean near Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Aug. 23-27, 2021.

  • DM Airmen rescue injured Chinese mariner

    The 55th Rescue Squadron and a combat systems operator from the 79th RQS executed a long-range mission off the California coast to rescue an injured Chinese mariner, Aug. 28, 2020.

  • Training night and joint CSAR capabilities

    Airmen from across the 355th Wing teamed up with U.S. Marines out of Camp Pendleton to execute a combat search and rescue exercise at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, June 10, 2020.

  • Moody Airman saves life, receives medal

    On his way to work in November 2019, Staff Sgt. Trey Dome, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, spotted an accident that included a car and school bus.Dome responded without hesitation, saved a life and is set to receive an Air Force Achievement Medal to commend his efforts

  • PJs to the rescue

    Airmen from across Davis-Monthan Air Force Base executed a combat search and rescue exercise at Coronado National Forest, Arizona, April 28, 2020.

  • DM assets train over Southern Arizona

    The 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, has a primary mission of deploying, employing and sustaining combat search and rescue and attack air power in support of combatant commanders anywhere in the world. The combined capabilities of the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, HC-130J Combat

  • 71st AMU keeps 'Combat Kings' mission ready

    Airmen from the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform various tasks prior to takeoff to ensure the aircraft is performing optimally to complete its mission of supporting the 71st Rescue Squadron. Those tasks consist of: pre-flight inspection, removing plugs and cover, repairing any problems found

  • Joint Efforts Reach New Heights

    The 355th Wing is made up of diverse and dynamic teams whose mindsets are focused on mission success and maintaining high-end readiness through continuous training and exercises. On June 6, 2019, the 79th Rescue Squadron provided air support to a Combat Search and Rescue training mission.Home to the

  • FARP: Land, refuel, leave

    In the darkness of night, forward area refueling point team members wait for an HC-130J Combat King II to land – marking the start of training. FARP, a specialty within the petroleum, oils and lubrication career field, trains Airmen to effectively refuel aircraft in remote locations when air-to-air

  • JBLE supports Tyndall AFB recovery efforts

    The 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron small air terminal supported Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida recovery efforts out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 17, 2018. The 733rd LRS Airmen are loading an HC130J Combat King II from the 71st Rescue Squadron from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia,

  • Airmen partner toward quicker deployments

    Rescue Airmen from the 23d Wing visited the Devil Raiders of the 621st Contingency Response Wing (CRW), 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

  • Rescue community integrates training

    An aircraft crashed. Both pilots successfully ejected, but have wounds varying from traumatic brain injuries to deep cuts and contusions. Having received intelligence, pilots and crew of an HC-130J Combat King II take off, followed by two HH-60G Pave Hawk’s that carrying teams of pararescuemen.Their

  • Re-designated 23d Maintenance Squadron continues legacy

    Approximately 800 Airmen from the 23d Component and Equipment Maintenance Squadrons merged to become the 23d Maintenance Squadron, Air Combat Command’s second largest maintenance squadron, during a re-designation ceremony, Nov. 9, here. As these Airmen stood in formation behind unfurled guidons,

  • Air Force keeps rescue operations fueled

    The Berlin Airlift marked an historical period in U.S. military innovation, the ability to resupply a blockaded city in Germany. As Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on South Texas, the storm left areas of Texas flooded and completely unreachable by land.Airmen from 71st Rescue Squadron and 23d

  • Moody CSAR helps Air Force Research Lab reduce risks

    The Air Force Research Laboratory from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio and the Baltimore U.S. Air Force Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills, recently observed the 347th Rescue Group’s Combat Search and Rescue mission.

  • Rescue aircrew refresh flight skills, stay current

    Eight Team Moody members from the 23d Wing, 347th Rescue Group and 23d Medical Group flew in an HC-130J Combat King II during pilot proficiency training. The training allowed aircrew members to practice standard and emergency procedures during flight.Pilots tested the HC-130J’s capabilities to

  • 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

  • 347th RQG spouses take flight

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerome Ware, 71st Rescue Squadron operations superintendent, tells his children about an HC-130J Combat King II during a spouses’ flight event, May 13, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Members from the 347th Rescue Group deploy worldwide to perform search and rescue

  • Attack, rescue, prevail: 23d Wing maintains combat readiness

    Various U.S. Air Force weapon systems assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., are displayed on Moody’s flightline, April 27, 2016. The 23d Wing organizes, trains and employs combat-ready A-10C Thunderbolt II and HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, Guardian Angel Weapons

  • Moody memorializes fallen Airman

    Family of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lee Fulp receive a framed photo of the drop zone during a memorial jump ceremony, April 21, 2016, at Henry Tift Myers Airport, Tifton, Ga. The airport dedicated the drop zone to Fulp, who passed away in a motorcycle accident July 11, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by