Moody Air Force Base
23rd Wing Moody

LOCATION:
Moody AFB is located in South Georgia, just 30 miles north of the Florida border. The base lies 10 miles northeast of the city of Valdosta on Georgia highway 125, also known as Bemiss Road. Valdosta is considered a low cost-of-living area. The community widely supports and respects the men and women from the 23 WG.

HISTORY:
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. Careful investigation showed that the development of an air corp training base would be the best way to help the program. On May 14, 1941, the War Department was granted exclusive use of 9,300 acres of land by the Agriculture Department. 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. 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.

MISSION:
Major Command: Air Combat Command (ACC). USAF's premier wing providing combat ready pararescue, HH-60G, HC-130P, A/OA-10 and "first-in" ground forces conducting combat search and rescue, close-air support, forward air control, interdiction and force protection totaling over 6,200 military and civilian personnel including four GSUs. Hosts AETC's 479 FTG. Executes worldwide operations in support of humanitarian interests, US national security and the Global War On Terrorism.

POPULATION SERVED:
The base has approximately 4,278 military and 375 civilian employees. Population impact on the local community:

Military and family 8,283
Civilians and family 3,000 (EST)
Retirees and family 15,000 (EST.)
Total 26,283

AMENITIES:

Grassy Pond

Grassy Pond is a 500+ acre recreation area with a 275 acre pond that has 17 cabins, 39 RV/Tent sites, four group shelters and a recreational boat area. The major fishing area offers a variety of facilities and activities to active duty and retired military personnel of all services, Coast Guard personnel, DOD civilian employees, retired DOD civilian employees, NAF employees and their dependents. Whether you are planning a weekend or a day trip to Grassy Pond, take advantage of our nature trails while enjoying the wildlife of Southern Georgia.

Picnic Areas
Picnicking is permitted in designated areas throughout the grounds. Tables and shelters are available.

Group Shelters/Squadron Parties
There are four large, screened shelters for group use. All have electricity, water and cooking grills. These are available through reservation only and customers, with valid ID cards, are responsible for making reservations. As an added benefit Grassy Pond offers one free party, per squadron, each year. To reserve Grassy Pond for your party call 559-5840.

Cabins and RV/Tent Sites
Grassy Pond offers rental cabins and RV/Tent sites. There are eleven two-bedroom cabins and six one-bedroom cabins. Each are equipped with a stove, a refrigerator, beds and linens, a telephone, television with cable, and basic eating utensils. Moody Family Camp (FAMCAMP) facilities are located in a peaceful, serene, tree lined area. There are currently 39 prime sites. Each site has a 50/30/20 amp fuse box, water and sewage connections.

Nature Trail
You can enjoy our 3.1-mile and one mile nature trails. Rest areas, picnic areas and information plaques can be found along the trails. Whether you take a healthy hike, or simply stroll and enjoy the scenic beauty, you will enjoy yourself. Bring your bicycle!

Playgrounds
Grassy pond playgrounds offer many fun activities including swings, merry-go-rounds, slides and more. There is also a volleyball court and basketball court at Grassy Pond.

Wading Pool
Don’t forget to bring your children’s bathing suits. Our wading pool is open from early spring to late fall. The pool is two feet deep.

Boating Information
Fishing boats are available for rent with or without motors. Pedal boats are available for a minimal charge. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Privately Owned Boats
All are permitted, but must meet to all State safety requirements. All boaters must check- in prior to launching their boats.

Grassy Pond is open year-round for fishing. Customers aged 16 or older must have valid Georgia State fishing license and a Moody AFB permit.

Georgia State fishing licenses and Moody AFB fishing permits can be purchased at the check-in counter. Equipment Rental, on base, sells Moody permits also. Fish size and limits are set by Georgia. Hunting is not permitted at Grassy Pond as wildlife and plant life are protected in this area. Please respect the environment so that others can enjoy the beauty of Grassy Pond.

Golf
Quiet Pines Golf Course is located directly across from the North gate, adjacent to base housing. This fine facility offers a challenging nine-hole golf course, practice putting green, driving range, a well-stocked pro-shop and a full-service snack bar featuring home-style breakfast.
The course is open for play seven days a week, year-round, and non-DoD players are eligible to use the course.

Indoor Pool
The Indoor Pool is a 33-meter covered pool with 6 lanes for lap swimming only. A Global Fitness Swim program is offered throughout the year to encourage people to swim as part of their fitness regimen and to improve overall swimming abilities.

Bowling
Moody’s Bowling Center has 10 lanes and an automatic scoring system with 3-D animated graphics and stereo system. Extreme bowling features black lighting, music, shoes and bowling balls that glow in the dark.

Club
The Moody Field Club is a consolidated club with both Officer and Enlisted lounges, ballroom, Wright Brothers’ Cafe and Grille and a new 3,500 square foot deck and bandstand. Check out one of the three plasma televisions and computer equipment in the ballroom to support special/official functions. The club provides top notch catered events and fun programs, promoting morale, for squadrons and offer quality meals at value pricing and discounts to all Air Force club members worldwide.


Fitness Center
Moody's Freedom I Fitness and Sports Center contributes to readiness and improves productivity by promoting fitness, esprit de corps and quality of life for Airmen, retirees and their families.
Freedom I is a new 56,000 square foot center, and comes complete with all new "state-of-the-art" fitness equipment. The center offers increased multi-media capabilities in the cardio room. Listen to the television or radio station of your choice in the cardio-theater while watching one of the six plasma televisions. Come in and check out the indoor running track, massage therapy, collegiate-sized basketball court, threeracquetball rooms, family fitness room, nutrition bar and cycling studio.

Active Older Adults program is designed to provide you with an opportunity to improve your fitness routine through organized physical fitness activities in a comfortable environment. Active Older Adults focuses on group activities such as racquetball and yoga with incentive prizes forfitness progress.