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  • Tech. Sgt. Justin Amburgey, left, 824th Base Defense Squadron (BDS) squad leader, discusses strategy with Staff Sgt. Miranda Roberts, 824th BDS fire team leader, during the Tactical Leaders Course, Aug. 10, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 7-day course revolved around squad leaders developing their skills to effectively communicate, team build and mission plan. These skills were assessed during a 36-hour simulated operation where squad leaders lead Airmen through tactical situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Azaria E. Foster)

    Tactical Leaders Course enhances Airmen’s leadership skills

    Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) were put to the test in the Tactical Leaders Course, Aug. 5-11, here. The course was geared toward helping squad leaders improve their ability to plan, create operations orders and lead Airmen in tactical situations.
  • Airmen from the 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation flight perform dispatch procedures, Aug. 14, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. All of the information ground transportation needs to support the base is first processed through the dispatch section, where it’s disseminated to the appropriate areas. Having a centralized point of information flow serves to sustain continuity throughout the sections to ensure optimal communication within the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

    Ground transportation keeps Moody moving

    The 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation flight services 56 vehicles equaling more than $3.8 million in assets. The flight serves as a focal point of support, from dispatching buses for base tours to transporting the bulk of airframe equipment to squadrons across the base.
  • An Airman from the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) pushes a fire bottle across the flight line, Aug. 13, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airmen from the 71st AMU perform various tasks prior to take off 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 during crew pre-flight checks as well as marshaling the aircraft for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

    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 during crew pre-flight checks as well as marshaling the aircraft for take-off.
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force #18 Kaleth O. Wright visited several units at Tinker Air Force Base and toured the 137th Special Operations Wing at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base July 30-31. During his visit, Wright received an overview of Tinker missions with an emphasis on Airmen's contributions to readiness through innovation and their impact throughout the Air Force. Wright also delivered a presentation focusing on Wingman and total force resiliency at an Enlisted All Call at Rose State College. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kelly White)

    CMSAF Wright talks resiliency and readiness at all call

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright discussed resiliency and readiness with Tinker Airmen during an All Call held at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center.
  • Moody senior noncommissioned officers participate in the 2019 First Sergeant Symposium held in the Hoffman Auditorium at Moody Air Force Base, Aug. 7-9, 2019. The symposium provided leaders with a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo 2nd Lt. Kaylin P. Hankerson)

    Symposium primes future first sergeants

    Moody hosted the 2019 First Sergeant Symposium for Airmen from squadrons across base, Aug. 7-9. The three-day symposium was designed to be a tool to help educate Air Force personnel on the role and responsibilities of the first sergeant.
  • 372nd TRS Det. 21: Training future U-2 crew chiefs

    372nd TRS Det. 21: Training future U-2 crew chiefs

    The 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and its expeditionary counterparts’ crew chiefs are responsible for launching every U-2 Dragon Lady sortie across the globe. Before all of this, they must complete U-2 crew chief training at the 372nd Training Squadron Detachment 21. The detachment, which is attached to the 372nd TRS, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, is located at Beale and is the only Mission Ready Airman (MRA) technical school for U-2s in the Air Force.
  • Leadership from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing, briefs U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen Chad Franks, right, Ninth Air Force commander, Aug. 9, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Franks, who on separate occasions served as the commander for the 23d Wing and 347th Rescue Group, is a command pilot with more than 3,300 hours in multiple aircraft including HC-130J Combat King II and HH-60G Pave Hawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)

    9th AF/CC visits 93d AGOW

    Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, Ninth Air Force commander, visited the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing, Aug. 9, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Franks, who on separate occasions served as the commander for the 23d Wing and 347th Rescue Group, is a command pilot with more than 3,300 hours in multiple aircraft including HC-130J Combat King II and HH-60G Pave Hawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
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    Back to School Safety

    Back to school season is here, and that means sharing the roads with buses and pedestrians. The Tyndall Air Force Base safety office wants to inform drivers on the importance of safe driving on base and around schools.
  • A 389th Fighter Squadron aircrew member pulling in his anchor to prep from sea extraction, Aug. 06, 2019 at C.J. Strike Reservoir, Idaho. Aircrew have multiple tools such as reflectors and strobe lights that can be used to signal other ships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Antwain L. Hanks)

    SERE: learning to survive at sea

    To develop these skills necessary to stay alive after bailing out over the ocean, aircrew from the 389th and 391st Fighter Squadrons attended water survival training taught by SERE specialists Staff Sgt. David Chorpenning and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Emkey.
  • Carissa Agnese, Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District planning department senior biologist, first met Dan Porter, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron base energy manager, while doing a site survey at Joint Base Langley Eustis, Virginia, for a power generation plant.

    From strangers to family

    Thinking she was just going to perform a regular biological site survey, Carissa never suspected that one hour would end up changing the rest of her life. Carissa Agnese, Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District planning department senior biologist, has what is called polycystic kidney disease. It’s a hereditary disease that grows cysts on the kidney, eating away at the tissue until they can’t function anymore.
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