FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Moody Air Force Base, Georgia ~ 06 MAY 2025

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

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Road Trip: Moody Air Force Base, Georgia

Moody Air Force Base (AFB) is a United States Air Force installation near Valdosta, Georgia. The base is in northeastern Lowndes County, Georgia, with the eastern border of the base following the Lanier County line. Georgia State Route 125 runs through the western side of the base, leading southwest 11 miles to the center of Valdosta and northeast 6 miles to Ray City.

The 23d Wing organizes, trains and employs combat-ready A-10C, HC-130J, HH-60G, Guardian Angel Weapons System. The 23d Wing is home to the Air Force’s legendary “Flying Tigers” and consists of five groups, with 21 squadrons comprised of more than 4,000 Airmen, over 700 civilian employees and over 71 aircraft at two locations throughout the continental U.S.

The wing provides A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft for close air support, forward air control and combat support for combatant commander requirements worldwide. The 23d Wing also provides combat search and rescue and personnel recovery capabilities through the employment of HC-130J Combat King IIs, HH-60G Pave Hawks, and Guardian Angel weapon systems.

The 23d Mission Support Group, based at Moody AFB, trains, equips and deploys personnel support forces to build, protect and sustain air bases worldwide for combat air operations. There are six squadrons aligned under the 23 MSG to include a security forces squadron, a civilian engineering squadron, a contracting squadron, a logistical support squadron, a force support squadron, and a communications squadron.

The 23d Fighter Group directs the flying operations for the USAF's largest A-10C fighter group, consisting of two combat-ready A-10C squadrons and an operations support squadron. The 23d Fighter Group became part of the 23d Wing at Moody AFB on August 18, 2006. The group ensures overall combat training and readiness for over 90 pilots and 180 support personnel.

Learn More About Moody Air Force Base HERE!!

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[lightman]

happy Monday and happy motoring!

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

The Thrill Is Gone ( B.B. King - Hawkins - Darnell) - Paul Kype And Texas Flood

Brunella Torpoco - Mix Héctor Lavoe ( Live Session )

LECUONA Malaguena - The President's Own United States Marine Big Band

Gilberto "Pulpo" Colon Jr. & Ensalada De Pulpo Featuring Cesar Vega Perform Sonero Mayor

Mix Salsa Clasica Vol 3 - Johan DeeJay

Son Tentacion ( Me Suelto El Pelo ) Festi Salsa - Playa Pescadores De Chorrillos - Rumba Sabrosa

Sonora Ponceña - Timbalero ( Live )

Gunhild Carling's Band LIVE Show Jazz Classics - December 2024

Concierto - Soneros - Ddesde Puerto Rico - 1991

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening to you lightman!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy my friend!

*HUGS*

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening radu!

*HUGS*

[laurenmarlowe]

Hi there left that other site!

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[PROCON]

Thanks for another great Road Trip Monday, Lauren!

[radu]

Howdy, lauren! *HUGZ*

How did the event go this weekend? I think I have the timing right on that. LOL

Looks like it was a bit soggy there today.

[laurenmarlowe]

Hi PROCON!

[laurenmarlowe]

You’re so sweet to ask, it was an outdoor event and Friday it rained in the middle of the day, so that was not pleasant. But Saturday and Sunday was pretty amazing. It was a “family fun” event so it was great to see all of the families out.

Soggy for sure today, and tomorrow, and only in the 60’s. Crazy!

Hope you have a great week!

*HUGS*

[luvie]

~ Road Trip: Moody Air Force Base, Georgia~

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[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening luvie!

I am off to pack, I’ll check back in shortly.

*HUGS*

[luvie]

Thanks, lauren, for a great Road Trip
to Moody AFB, Georgia!

[lightman]

I am pro sealed borders and 9th generation Swiss-German immigrant (more or less); nevertheless made a huge crock pot of taco soup for Cinqou de Mayo and have imbibed so many margaritas than any further comments will be PWI.

[jagusafr]

Here’s my Moody AFB story:

I was the staff judge advocate of the 340th Flying Training Group, a group of six squadrons of reserve instructor pilots who trained active duty flyers, and one of our squadrons, the 6 FTS Firebirds, was at Moody. The new commander (it had just been stood up) met with the base commander, a female 06, and she was not happy to have a bunch of reservists at her base. Her exact words to the SQ/CC were, “I don’t need some old boys’ flying club on my base.” He, of course, reassured her that all would be professional, and they were. Except that the Friday shirt, when unveiled, was a gaudy red and blue bowling shirt with the squadron logo across the back and “Firebirds Flying Club” in 4 inch letters surrounding the squadron patch. It was priceless.

[radu]

Well, at least it didn’t rain the whole weekend and only part of the time wasn’t much fun. Sounds like a success overall and that’s what counts.

We’ve been in the upper 50s and low 60s for a few days. Big change from the 80s earlier last week. Kinda shocks the system, doesn’t it? LOL They’re saying the whole south is supposed to have lower than average temps the next week or so. Let’s enjoy it while we can!

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Have a good weekend? I hope your weather was a lot nicer than ours so you could enjoy a little outside time.