Aircraft of Moody AFB. An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier, is a three-letter code designating many The ICAO (ˌaɪˌkeɪˈoʊ Airport code or location indicator is a four-letter Alphanumeric Code designating each airport around A location identifier is a symbolic representation for the name and the location of an Airport, navigation aid, or Weather station, and is used for manned An Air Force Base ( AFB) is a Military base of any of a number of Air forces including the United States Air Force (USAF and the South African Valdosta is the County seat of Lowndes County Georgia, United States. The 23d Wing is a front-line United States Air Force Air Combat Command wing currently assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The term above mean sea level ( AMSL) refers to the Elevation (on the ground or Altitude (in the Air) of any object relative to the A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. A runway ( RWY) is a strip of land on an Airport, on which Aircraft can take off and land. A runway ( RWY) is a strip of land on an Airport, on which Aircraft can take off and land. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Concrete is a construction material composed of Cement (commonly Portland cement) as well as other cementitious materials such as Fly ash and Slag The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of Shown are the HC-130P (top), T-6 Texan II (left), T-38C (right), and HH-60G (bottom). The HC-130 and HH-60G are used by the 347th Rescue Group, the T-6 and T-38 by the 479th Flying Training Group

Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II Serial 80-0194 of the 74th Fighter Squadron

Moody Air Force Base (IATA: VAD, ICAO: KVAD, FAA LID: VAD) is a United States Air Force installation located in Lowndes County, about 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Valdosta, Georgia, United States. An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier, is a three-letter code designating many The ICAO (ˌaɪˌkeɪˈoʊ Airport code or location indicator is a four-letter Alphanumeric Code designating each airport around The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of A location identifier is a symbolic representation for the name and the location of an Airport, navigation aid, or Weather station, and is used for manned Lowndes County (pronounced Lounds is a County located in the U Valdosta is the County seat of Lowndes County Georgia, United States. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The home of the 23d Wing of the Air Combat Command (ACC), the wing also hosts and supports Air Education and Training Command’s 479th Flying Training Group and Air Combat Command's 820th Security Forces Group in all operations. The 23d Wing is a front-line United States Air Force Air Combat Command wing currently assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Air Combat Command ( ACC) is a major command (MAJCOM of the United States Air Force. Air Education and Training Command ( AETC) was established July 1 1993 with the realignment of Air Training Command and Air University. Air Combat Command ( ACC) is a major command (MAJCOM of the United States Air Force. The residential area of the base is a census-designated place (CDP), with a population of 993 at the 2000 census. A census-designated place ( CDP) is a type of place (a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes

23d Wing

The mission of the 23d Wing is to organize, train and employ combat-ready A-10, HC-130 and HH-60, as well as pararescuemen and force protection assets. The HC-130 is an extended-range Combat Search and rescue version of the C-130 Hercules transport WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout It consists of approximately 6,100 military and civilian personnel, including geographically separated units (GSU) at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. Nellis Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located in Clark County, Nevada. Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base adjacent to Tucson, Arizona. The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. The 23rd Wing comprises the following operational groups:

• 23d Fighter Group (A/OA-10A)
• 347th Rescue Group (HH-60G, HC-130P)
• 563d Rescue Group a GSU at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona
• 563d Rescue Group, Operating Location-Alpha, a GSU at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

There are over 19 operational and support squadrons at these various locations. The 23d Fighter Group is an air combat unit of the United States Air Force. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base adjacent to Tucson, Arizona. The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. Nellis Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located in Clark County, Nevada. Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. In addition, the 23rd Wing is also respponsible for the 23rd Wing Deployed Unit Complex (DUC) at MacDill AFB and Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida. MacDill Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base under the claimancy of the Air Mobility Command ( AMC) The Avon Park Air Force Range (APAFR is a United States Air Force bombing range and air-ground training complex in the U Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the

The wing executes worldwide close air support, force protection, and combat search and rescue operations (CSAR) in support of humanitarian interests, United States national security and the global war on terrorism (GWOT). 23rd Wing aircraft include:

• A-10 Thunderbolt II: This is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. The twin-engine jet aircraft can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. Utilizes the call sign of "Sandy" as used by A-1 Skyraider aircraft conducting a similar role during the Vietnam War.

• HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter: This aircraft provides a combat search and rescue platform for the USAF through its ability to operate in a vast array of rescue scenarios. Utilizes the call sign of "Jolly" as used by HH-3 aircraft during the Vietnam War. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout

• HC-130P Hercules: This aircraft flies low-level missions into hostile territory to effect rescues, provide air refueling for rescue helicopters and command & control for rescue operations. Utilizes the call sign of "King" as a carryover of the aircraft's role during the Vietnam War.

23rd Fighter Group

The 23rd Fighter Group - The Flying Tigers - relocated from Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina in 2007. The 23d Fighter Group is an air combat unit of the United States Air Force. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Pope Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located 12 miles (19 km) northwest of the Central business district of Fayetteville North Carolina ( is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern United States Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The group became part of the 23rd Wing on 18 August 2006 in a ceremony held at Pope. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The group consists of two A-10 squadrons and an operational support squadron.

A/OA-10As of the 23rd Fighter Group are tail coded "FT".

347th Rescue Group

The 347th Rescue Group directs flying and maintenance of the only U. The United States Air Force 's 347th Rescue Wing is an inactive combat Search and rescue unit last assigned to Moody AFB, Georgia. S. Air Force active-duty Operations Group dedicated to Combat Search and Rescue. Members assigned to the 347th RQG are responsible for training/readiness of 1,100 personnel, including a pararescue squadron, two flying squadrons (HC-130/HH-60) and an operations support squadron. The group also deploys worldwide in support of National Command Authority taskings and provides operational support for the tenant 479th Flying Training Group (AETC) and its T-38C and T-6A aircraft.

563rd Rescue Group

The 563d Rescue Group is based at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, with an additional Operating Location (OL) at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base adjacent to Tucson, Arizona. The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. Nellis Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located in Clark County, Nevada. Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. The group consists of one HC-130 squadron, two HH-60 squadrons, two pararescue squadrons, and one operational support squadron.

479th Flying Training Group

Air Education and Training Command's 479 FTG, currently in the process of being relocated elsewhere, consists of three training squadrons. These are:

• 49th Flying Training Squadron
• 435th Flying Training Squadron
• 3rd Flying Training Squadron

The 49 FTS and 435 FTS operate upgraded Northrop T-38C Talons for advanced pilot training and the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals (IFF) course for recently winged USAF NavigatorsCombat Systems Officers enroute to Weapons System Officer (WSO) assignments in the F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft and recently winged pilots enroute to the F-22, F-15, F-16, and A-10. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Combat Systems Officer is the new term for US Air Force navigators who attend Combat Systems Officer training at either Randolph AFB, TX or Naval Air Station WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The 3 FTS operates Raytheon T-6 Texan IIs for basic pilot training. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout

Along with the three training squadrons is the 479th Operations Support Squadron, which consists of a life support flight and physiological flight, providing training and mission essential support for the three flying squadrons. The 479 FTG conducts initial Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPOT) via the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) and Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals (IFF) for the Air Force’s newest generation of tactical aviators.

The 39th Flying Training Squadron, part of the Air Force Reserve Command and associated with the 479 FTG, provides reserve instructor pilots to augment their active duty counterparts. The Air Force Reserve Command ( AFRC) is a major command (MAJCOM of the U

820th Security Forces Group

Air Combat Command's 820th Security Forces Group is a Force Protection unit which provides Air Force Expeditionary Groups self-sustaining Force Protection capability for initial U. S. "first-in" forces to any operating location in support of the Air Force Global Engagement mission.

The Group consists of three squadrons – the 822nd Security Forces Squadron, which activated in September 2000, 823 SFS, which activated in January 2001 and 824th which activated in November

Balad Air Regional Air Base Iraq was the first break through in this unique hybrid of force protectors and combat specialists. Spearheaded by the 823rd Security forces squadron, and supported by various other bases, peace was soon restored to a volatile region quickly consuming itself and the surrounding area. That is why the members of the 823rd are known as the guardians of "Justice and Truth. " They valiantly survived innumerable attacks on the air base and on their many combat patrols. While relentlessly battered by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), the perseverance of the men and women of the 823rd led to the overwhelming defeat of the local uprising regime.

93d Air-Ground Operations Wing

The 93d Air Ground Operations Wing (93 AGOW) is a non-flying active support wing activated on 25 January 2008. The 93d's mission is to manage and providing combat-ready tactical air control party personnel, battlefield weather, and force protection assets for joint forces commanders.

History

McDonnell Douglas F-4E-39-MC Phantom Serial 68-0447 of the 70th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 1984. This aircraft was retired to AMARC in 1991.

F-16Cs of the 347th Wing in formation.

Moody Air Force Base was named in memory of Major George Putnam Moody, an Air Force pioneer killed in May 1941, while serving with the Beech Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Hawker Beechcraft The Beech Aircraft Corporation, previously the Beechcraft Division of Raytheon and now a unit of Hawker Beechcraft, is a United Kansas ( is a Midwestern state in the central region of the United States of America, an area often referred to as the American " At the time of his death, Major Moody was working on the inspection board for the AT-10 transitional trainers that were later sent to Moody AFB.

The base had its beginning in 1940, when a group of concerned Valdosta and Lowndes County citizens began searching for a way to assist the expanding defense program. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Careful investigation showed that the development of an air corp training base would be the best way to help the program. On 14 May 1941, the War Department was granted exclusive use of 9,300 acres (38 km²) of land by the Agriculture Department. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

From its beginning Moody served as a pilot training base for thousands of Air Force pilots. For many years, the 3550th Pilot Training Wing under the Consolidated Pilot Training Program, trained Air Force officers as pilots.

In September 1963, the Northrop T-38 "Talon" arrived at Moody to replace the T-33. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 1965, the T-41A Cessna, a four-seat, single-engine, propeller-driven training aircraft based on the Cessna 172 arrived at Moody to and was used in the initial phases of student training. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Students received about 30 hours of flight training in the T-41 before advancing to the T-37 primary jet trainer. The T-41 replaced the T-34A and the T-37 replaced the T-28, which had been previously used in similar roles. The T-34 was a Soviet medium tank produced from 1941 to 1958 It is widely regarded as having been the world's best Tank when the Soviet Union The Soviet T-28 was among the world's first Medium tanks The prototype was completed in 1931 and production began in late 1932.

On 1 December 1973, the 38th Flying Training Wing of the Air Training Command (ATC) replaced and absorbed the resources of the 3550th Pilot Training Wing at Moody. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Air Training Command (ATC is a former major command of the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force.

However, on 1 December 1975 the 347th Tactical Fighter Wing, a unit of the Tactical Air Command (TAC), relocated to Moody from Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand and the mission of the base changed from pilot training under ATC to an active tactial fighter base under TAC. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Tactical Air Command (TAC it an inactive United States Air Force organization Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base (Korat RTAFB is a base of the Royal Thai Air Force. The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Operational tactical fighter squadrons at Moody were:

• 68th Tactical Fighter Squadron (red tail stripe)
• 69th Tactical Fighter Squadron (silver tail stripe)
• 70th Tactical Fighter Squadron (blue/white checkered tail stripe)

The 347th flew the McDonnel-Douglas F-4E until 1988, when it upgraded to the Block 15 General Dynamics F-16A/B. The 68th Fighter Squadron ( 68 FS) was most recently part of the 347th Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The 69th Fighter Squadron ( 69 FS) was most recently part of the 347th Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The 70th Fighter Squadron ( 70 FS) was most recently part of the 347th Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) In 1990, the wing upgraded again to the Block 40 F-16C/D. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Moody won the Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award for 1991, and the 1994 Verne Orr Award, which is presented by the Air Force Association to the unit that most effectively uses human resources to accomplish its mission. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) In June 1997, the 347th TFW was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the eighth time in its illustrious history. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award ( AFOUA) is a decoration of the United States Air Force which was first created in 1954

On 1 June 1992 the 347th TFW was assigned to the newly-activated Air Combat Command. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Air Combat Command ( ACC) is a major command (MAJCOM of the United States Air Force.

As a result of the August 1992 destruction of Homestead AFB Florida by Hurricane Andrew, the 31st Fighter Wing's 307th and 308th Fighter Squadrons were initially evacuated to Moody AFB prior to the hurricane making landfall. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Hurricane Andrew is the second most powerful and the last of three Category 5 hurricanes that made U The 31st Fighter Wing ( 31 FW) is a wing of the United States Air Force stationed at Aviano Air Base in Italy. The 307th Fighter Squadron ( 307 FS) is part of the Tenth Air Force and stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The 308th Fighter Squadron ( 308 FS) is part of the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. With Homestead unusable for an extended period after the hurricane, on 20 November the squadrons were permanently assigned to the 347th TFW. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, On 1 April 1994, the 308th FS was moved without personnel or equipment to the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke AFB, Arizona, replacing the 311th FS. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Luke Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located seven miles (11 km west of the Central business district of Glendale, in Maricopa County The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. The squadron's Block 40 F-16s were sent to Aviano AB, Italy, where the 31 FW would later stand up as a United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) unit. Aviano Air Base is a NATO Airbase in northeastern Italy, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The United States Air Forces in Europe ( USAFE) is the United States Air Force component of U

On 1 July 1994, the Air Force converted the 347th Fighter Wing to the 347th Wing, a force projection, air/land composite wing. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Squadrons of the 347th Wing were:

• 52nd Airlift Squadron (C-130E) (green tail stripe - ROOS)
  Transferred from deactivated 63rd Military Airlift Wing, Norton AFB, California on 1 May 1994. For the civil use of this facility after March 1994 see San Bernardino International Airport Norton Air Force Base (1942-1994 is a former front-line California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The 52 AS was a C-141B squadron at Norton. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
• 68th Fighter Squadron (F-16C/D) (red tail stripe - LANCERS)
• 69th Fighter Squadron (F-16C/D) (black tail stripe - WEREWOLVES)
• 70th Fighter Squadron (A/OA-10) (blue/white tail stripe - WHITE KNIGHTS)
• 307th Fighter Squadron (F-16C/D) (black tail stripe - STINGERS)

The 307th FS was inactivated on 31 August 1995 when F-16 operations at Moody were reduced in size. The 68th Fighter Squadron ( 68 FS) was most recently part of the 347th Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The 69th Fighter Squadron ( 69 FS) was most recently part of the 347th Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The 70th Fighter Squadron ( 70 FS) was most recently part of the 347th Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The 307th Fighter Squadron ( 307 FS) is part of the Tenth Air Force and stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995

On 1 April 1997 the 347th Wing added a search-and-rescue component with the addition of the 41st Rescue Squadron (41 RQS) with HH-60G helicopters and the 71st Rescue Squadron (71 RQS) with specialized HC-130P aircraft from Patrick AFB, Florida. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Patrick Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Base located between Satellite Beach and Cocoa Beach, in Brevard County, Florida Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the To make room for these squadrons, the 52nd Airlift Squadron was deactivated, with its C-130s being transferred to the 71 RQS.

The F-16s of the 347th began to be transferred out as the "Composite Wing" concept ended at Moody. The 70th FS was deactivated on 30 June 2000. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The 69 FS was deactivated on 2 February 2001, and the 68 FS was deactivated on 1 April. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne The F-16s and A-10s/OA-10s were transferred to various active-duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard squadrons both in CONUS as well as overseas. The Air Force Reserve Command ( AFRC) is a major command (MAJCOM of the U The Air National Guard ( ANG), often referred to as the Air Guard, is the air force militia organized by each of the several states and

On 1 May 2001, the 347th Wing stood down as a composite wing and stood up as the 347th Rescue Wing (347 RQW), becoming the Air Force's only active-duty combat search and rescue wing. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The 347 RQW was transferred from ACC to the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) on 1 October 2003. Air Force Special Operations Command ( AFSOC) was established 22 May, 1990, with headquarters at Hurlburt Field, Florida Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. This was a short-lived experiment that temporarily placed all USAF air rescue assets (Active, Reserve and Air Guard) under AFSOC. On 1 October 2005, the 347 RQW returned to ACC control. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela.

The 479th Flying Training Group (479 FTG) was activated at Moody on 1 October 2000 with the arrival of the 49th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) from Columbus AFB, Mississippi. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Columbus Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base in Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States, five miles north of the city Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States The 49th FTS flew AT-38Bs and T-38Cs. The squadron taught Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals (IFF) training for new Undergraduate Pilot graduates destined for fighter aircraft.

On 2 April 2001, the 479 FTG expanded to a second squadron with the activation of the 3rd Flying Training Squadron (3 FTS), flying the T-6A Texan II. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The 435 FTS transferred from Randolph AFB Texas on 1 October 2001 to become the third training squadron, equipped with T-38Cs. Randolph Air Force Base ( Randolph AFB) is a base of the United States Air Force located in Universal City, Texas, near San Antonio Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela.

On 29 September 2006, the 347th Rescue Wing was redesignated as the 23rd Wing with a subordinate 347th Rescue Group (347 RQG) and 23rd Fighter Group (23 FG). Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Along with accepting the 23rd Wing designation, Moody AFB accepted the responsibility of carrying on the historic Flying Tigers' heritage. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout

BRAC 2005

• Moody AFB is expected to receive additional (12) A/OA-10A fighters from the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska as part of a realignment. Eielson Air Force Base is located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent Also realign the 23rd Fighter Group’s A-10 aircraft (36 aircraft) to Moody (Scheduled in 2007).

• Realign Moody by relocating base-level ALQ-184 intermediate maintenance to Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Shaw Air Force Base is the home of the United States Air Force 's 20th Fighter Wing (20 FW of the the Air Combat Command (ACC which functions as South Carolina ( is a state in the southern region ( Deep South) of the United States of America.

Trivia

U.S. President George W. Bush trained as an Air Force pilot at Moody AFB. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. He trained at Moody beginning on 25 November 1968 to 28 November 1969 (UPT Course #P-V4A-A Moody AFB, Ga. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 53 weeks November 1969). After transitional training in the F-102 Delta Dagger at the former Perrin AFB, Texas, he was assigned to the 147th Fighter Interceptor Group (now 147th Reconnaissance Wing) at Ellington Field Air National Guard Base, Texas. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout North Texas Regional Airport, formerly Perrin Air Force Base and also Perrin Field and Grayson County Airport, is an airport located in Denison Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Ellington Field is a joint civil-military Airport located 15 miles (24 km) southeast of downtown Houston, within Harris County in

The life of the African American personnel of the base was immortalized in the comedy monologue with music, "Callin' Moody Field" by Miss Peaches, a rhythm and blues hit in the late 1950s. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa Miss Peaches was the stage name of Elsie Griner Junior, a comic Monologist. The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive

Geography

Moody AFB is located at 30°58′48″N 83°12′51″W / 30.98, -83.21417 (30. 980083, -83. 214246)^[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the base has a total area of 0. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 4 square miles (1. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 0 km²), all of it land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of

Demographics

As of the census^[4] of 2000, there were 993 people, 275 households, and 270 families residing in the base. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,452. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6 people per square mile (958. 5/km²). There were 330 housing units at an average density of 815. 1/sq mi (318. 5/km²). The racial makeup of the base was 69. 49% White, 23. 26% Black or African American, 0. 10% Native American, 2. 52% Asian, 0. 40% Pacific Islander, 2. 42% from other races, and 1. 81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7. 55% of the population.

There were 275 households out of which 85. 1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 89. 5% were married couples living together, 5. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 1. 8% were non-families. 1. 1% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3. 61 and the average family size was 3. 63.

In the base the population was spread out with 45. 3% under the age of 18, 8. 0% from 18 to 24, 44. 1% from 25 to 44, 2. 3% from 45 to 64, and 0. 3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 106. 0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97. 5 males.

The median income for a household in the base was $36,058, and the median income for a family was $36,058. Males had a median income of $25,758 versus $12,946 for females. The per capita income for the base was $11,452. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 2. 8% of families and 2. 4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

See also

• Tactical Air Command
• Air Combat Command
• Ninth Air Force
• Avon Park Air Force Range

References

External links

• Moody Air Force Base, official site
• Hybrid map and satellite image
• Resources for this U. S. military airport:
  • AirNav airport information for KVAD
  • ASN accident history for VAD
  • NOAA/NWS latest weather observations
  • SkyVector aeronautical chart for KVAD