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  • Photo of Airman getting congratulated by commander.

    Airman protects lives, receives medal

    Late in the evening of early May, one Airman jumped into action, remembering his training, after spotting the luminous flash of a burning house in Valdosta, Georgia. Tech. Sgt. Johnathan O’Connor, 23d Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of the combat intelligence cell, responded without hesitation, saved two lives and received an Air Force Commendation Medal to commend his efforts.
  • Photo of 23d Civil Engineer Squadron personnel practicing emergency management procedures.

    Moody prepares for hurricane season

    Hurricane season officially begins today and there are many ways Moody Airmen and families can prepare themselves and remain informed. The 23d Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Flight wants Team Moody to stay educated and prepared to weather any storm.
  • Photo of Airman looking out of an HC-130J Combat King II.

    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
  • 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.
  • Tech. Sgt. Kareem Samuel, 75th Aircraft Maintenance unit specialist expeditor, gives his input to a question during a National Security Innovation Network “Innovation Bootcamp” course, July 24, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Bootcamp attendees had a chance to address a challenge specific to Moody through human-centered-design-problem-solving methodology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erick Requadt)

    “Bootcamp” brings Moody innovative solutions

    Members from Team Moody participated in a National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) “Innovation Bootcamp” course, July 23-26, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Over the four-day bootcamp, 29 Airmen learned how to apply innovative solutions to Moody specific challenges under guidance of a team from the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Airman 1st Class Paul Cabuhat, 823d Base Defense Squadron (BDS) fireteam member, sets security during airfield security training, Jan. 28, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The training was geared toward bolstering the 823d BDS’s adaptive base readiness, which consisted of improving Airmen’s capabilities to effectively and efficiently on-load equipment along with more than 30 fully-equipped personnel into an aircraft, followed by establishing airfield security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    BDS strengthens airfield security capabilities

    The 823d Base Defense Squadron (BDS) conducted airfield security operations during adaptive base training, Jan. 28-29, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The training was geared around bolstering the 823d BDS’s adaptive base readiness to give more autonomy at the squadron level, where Airmen improved their capabilities to effectively and efficiently on-load equipment along with more than 30 fully-equipped personnel into an aircraft, followed by off-loading into establishing airfield security.
  • Team Moody Airmen participate in a drumming demonstration with the Tampa Taiko drummers during the 23d Wing Diversity Day, Sept. 14, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Diversity Day honored the cultures of all groups and organizations observed by the Department of Defense using forms of expression such as poems and native dances. The theme of this year was ’Many Cultures, One Voice: Stronger Through Inclusion And Equality’. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    Moody makes some noise during Diversity Day

    Team Moody hosted the 23d Wing Diversity Day, Sept. 14, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Diversity Day honored the cultures of all groups and organizations observed by the Department of Defense using forms of expression such as poems and native dances. The theme of this year was ’Many Cultures, One Voice: Stronger Through Inclusion And Equality’.
  • Airman 1st Class Jordan Sili, 23d Maintenance Squadron (MXS) crew member, ties linked tube carriers together during a 30mm rounds processing, July 11, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. This total force integration training with the 23d and 476th MXS allowed Airmen to work together to identify more ways to efficiently and safely conduct their mission. The munitions flight ensures the A-10C Thunderbolt IIs are armed with 30mm rounds to make sure they are able to continue their mission while at home station and deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    Munitions flight performs 30mm processing, keeps A-10s shooting

    Airmen from the 476th and 23d Maintenance Squadron (MXS) performed a 30mm rounds processing, July 11, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. This total force integration training with the 23d and 476th MXS allowed Airmen to work together to identify more ways to efficiently and safely conduct their mission. The munitions flight ensures A-10C Thunderbolt IIs are armed with 30mm rounds to make sure they are able to continue their mission while at home station and deployed.
  • U.S. Airmen with the 621st Contingency Response Wing (CRW) dismount a C-130 Hercules during air-land operations at the Hohenfels Training Area (Germany) in support of Swift Response 16, June 16, 2016.Rescue Airmen from the 23d Wing visited the Devil Raiders of the 621st Contingency Response Wing, May 21-23, to better understand the essential assets to stand up rescue operations from bare-base situations. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach/released)

    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 Command, and the 621st CRW focuses on rapidly organizing and standing up bare bases for Air Mobility Command aircraft, they both believed they could learn from each other.
  • Airman 1st Class Kornkawee Rue Art, 23d Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, formally a Thailand Buddhist monk, practices meditation techniques while at a temple. After spending 18 years as a monk, Rue Art traded his robes for a uniform, in his continual pursuit of a life bigger than himself; one of meaning and purpose. (Courtesy Photo)

    Two worlds, one way of life: former monk becomes Airman

    For most people, spending a day without their phone is an impossible feat. To spend 30 days without a phone, writing, reading, talking or even eye contact would seem unfathomable, but for Thailand Buddhist monks, this is their world. After spending 18 years in that world as a monk, Airman 1st Class Kornkawee Rue Art, 23d Medical Support Squadron (MDSS) pharmacy technician, traded his robes for a uniform, in his continual pursuit of a life bigger than himself; one of meaning and purpose.
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