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Jan. 18, 2018
Airmen jump through winter skies

Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group conduct static-line parachute jumps to maintain currency and ensure their ability to rapidly deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice.
Jan. 18, 2018
Bio Flight trains to fight biohazards

The Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight tested their response capabilities in a simulated contamination scenario Jan. 12.
Nov. 22, 2017
Pilot exemplifies Total Force Integration

As part of a Total Force Integration initiative, an Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman attended the Weapons Instructor Course to deploy with his former active-duty squadron.Captivated by the close-air support and combat-search and rescue missions of the A-10C Thunderbolt II, U.S. Air Force Reserve
Nov. 2, 2017
347th Rescue Group initiates new medical, survival training

As part of a collaborative effort between Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) specialists and Independent Duty Medical Technicians (IDMT), 23rd Wing aircrew participated in a new course Oct. 23 through 25.
Oct. 19, 2017
AF medics deploy to Puerto Rico to aid hurricane relief efforts

Approximately 87 members assigned to the 633rd Medical Group departed Oct. 16-17 to set up and operate a 25-bed Expeditionary Medical Support field hospital in support of hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Oct. 12, 2017
ACC commander witnesses integrated readiness

The commander of Air Combat Command visited Airmen belonging to the 18th Air Support Operations Group during Warfighters Exercise (WFX) 18-1 Oct. 9.
Oct. 12, 2017
Airman counters life's jabs

God. Family. Boxing. That’s all that matters. But, life’s unpredictable ups and downs often test people in ways that shake the foundations that give them peace.
Oct. 10, 2017
Jumpmaster earns senior-rated star

A member of the 820th Base Defense Group earned his senior-rated parachutist badge Oct. 3 at the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Georgia, joining the ranks of experienced jumpmasters within the Air Force.
Oct. 5, 2017
Violence Prevention: Speak up, stand up

The 23rd Wing hosted Moody’s first Violence Prevention Awareness Event Oct. 4, recognizing suicide prevention, drug abuse, stalking awareness, and domestic violence prevention.
Oct. 5, 2017
‘Riggers’ ensure Airmen's safety

The 820th Combat Operations Squadron’s four-person shop of parachute riggers are responsible for ensuring every 820th Base Defense Group parachute is serviceable, while also ensuring ground safety at the drop zone.

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