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  • Ann Lukens, 23d Force Support Squadron school liaison officer, and her family shares a laugh during a tribute video at her retirement ceremony, Sept. 30, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Lukens says she will continue to enjoy exploring historical locations as well as spending time with her husband, son, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash)

    Civil servant retires after 30 years of dedicated service to families

    Ann Lukens is a quilter. She pieces assorted fabrics of different shapes, colors and sizes into beautiful works of art. She created a 20th anniversary quilt representing all 18 Air Combat Command Family Support Centers that was placed on permanent display at Langley Air Force Base, Va. in 2001. It’s this same attention to detail, commitment and ability to see the bigger picture that Ann used to build the first Family Support Center, now known as the [Airmen and Family Readiness Center, followed by the School Liaison Program] at Moody AFB, piecing together programs benefitting military families. On Aug. 31, Lukens retired after faithfully serving Moody’s community and the Air Force. Retired United States Air Force Brig. Gen. Kenneth Todorov, presided at a ceremony honoring her 30 years of service.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Kunkel, 23d Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Yvette Guzman, 23d Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, board an HC-130J Combat King II, Sept. 27, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Rescue pilots and aircrew members conducted the flight which consisted of low-level air drop scenarios during pilot proficiency training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash)

    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 perform a multitude of flying techniques that aid search and rescue efforts, air refueling and airdrop operations. The HC-130J’s mission is to rapidly deploy and execute combatant commander directed operations.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Triana, left, 347th Operations Support Squadron independent duty medical technician-paramedic, addresses injuries on a simulated patient during a tactical combat casualty care course, Sept. 22, 2016, in Okeechobee, Fla. TCCC tests and reinforces participants’ lifesaving medical skills while they are in high-stress, combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)

    347th OSS Airmen reinforce skills through TCCC

    Two independent duty medical technicians from the 347th Operations Support Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., completed a tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) course, Sept. 21-22, here. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jose Oregon and Senior Airman Michael Triana learned advanced instructor techniques and brushed up on their own medical skills during the two-day course and plan to start a similar training program at Moody for the battlefield Airmen in the 347th Rescue Group.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Scott Shier, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, swims during a parachute line scenario during water survival training, Sept. 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Survival, Evasion, resistance and escape specialists from the 347th Operations Support Squadron are responsible for familiarizing aircrews with survival equipment and proper techniques to survive in water in the event of ejecting from an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Snider)

    Aircrews 'test the waters' during SERE training

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Travis Siegwart, 347th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of survival, evasion, resistance, and escape training, teaches aircrew members hoisting operating procedures during water survival training, Sept. 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Students participated in water survival training to learn techniques that will aid them if they become isolated in open water in the event of ejecting from the aircraft.
  • (Photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Javier Cruz)(This image was manipulated by adding text to the top of the image.)

    Part II: The Cure

    The Mulumba family faces a new challenge in their battle with Sickle-cell.
  • Aircrew Airmen prepare for opposing forces during combat survival training, Sept. 13, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The CST evaluates Airmen’s decision-making capabilities and fight-or-flight responses when facing simulated threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash)

    New SERE course tests survival skills

    The 347th Operations Support Squadron’s survival evasion resistance and escape specialists designed the two square mile area training realm, which simulates a real-world high-threat environment.
  • Photo illustration for part one of three feature series. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Javier Cruz/Released)

    Part I: The fear of hopelessness

    Part 1 of 3: This is a feature series about the challenges Maj. Lukiah Mulumba and her family faced during their battle with Sickle-cell disease.
  • A crew completes the Tri-Services Regatta on the Chesapeake Bay, Va., Sept. 11, 2016. The boating teams used this event as a friendly competition but also honor the 15th anniversary of 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

    US Armed Forces sail to remember 9/11

  • U.S Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal team disembark a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter at Fort Pickett, Va., Aug. 31, 2016. The Chinook picked the team up from Langley Air Force Base, Va., then brought them to their training location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Enrique Barcelo)

    JBLE EOD completes realistic, live training

  • Within the Air Force, first-term Airmen grades E1-E4 are at highest risk for suicide. Common stressors that may lead to suicidal thoughts include relationship, financial or job problems. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

    September is Suicide Prevention Month

    Approximately 42,000 Americans commit suicide annually, according to the American Foundation for
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