Moody Air Force Base

Moody AFB, GA 31699 1 (229) 257-1110
Established:1940
Base Type: Air Force
About
Moody Field began as an Army Air Corps pilot training base during World War II. The concept of an Army Airfield in Valdosta originated with Valdosta and Lowndes County citizens in 1940. Local leaders faced the probability of a coming war and looked for a way they could join the national defense efforts. Valdosta Mayor J. D. Ashley appointed six members to a city planning board in June 1940 to develop a plan of action. The original plan was to obtain an Army Air Corps flying school at the Valdosta Regional Airport, but this plan fell through when Weaver noticed a marsh in aerial photos of the airport. Their backup plan, the 9,300-acre site that had been the Lakeland Flatwoods Project, became the focus. This area was located approximately 10 miles northeast of Valdosta and had been the site of the T. J. Davis Plantation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had been leasing the acreage since 1938 to do experiments in forest grazing. Moody Field remained on inactive status for four and a half years. Only a small caretaker unit of civil engineers and firefighting personnel (one officer and 12 civilians) remained on base. On Sept. 18, 1947, the Air Force became an independent service, and Moody Field became Moody Air Force Base. When the Korean War broke out in June 1950, the Air Force’s pilot training goal began escalating from 3,000 per year in 1950 to 7,200 per year by mid-1953. This caused Moody Air Force base to be reopened in May 1951. Rehabilitation of the base took the California Air National Guard’s 146th Air Base Group four months to complete. On Sept. 1, 1951, the Air Training Command accepted the base and activated the 3550th Flying Training Wing (Interceptor Aircrew) as the host wing. The 3550th would oversee three schools initially: the Instrument Pilot Instructor School, The Advanced Flying School Phase One, and the Jet Transition School. Training began in December 1951 with a reported military strength of 3,500 personnel In 2012, the 79th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan AFB began receiving the new HC-130J “Combat King II.” This aircraft replaced the aging HC-130P models and provided enhanced cargo management capability and extended range. In 2013, the 71st Rescue Squadron at Moody AFB received their first HC-130Js and by 2016 the last of nine aircraft had been delivered.In September 2015 the 598th Range Squadron was reactivated at Avon Park Air Force Range, Fla. The 598th RANS was activated the first time in 1943 at MacDill Field, Fla. as the 598th Bombardment Squadron, but they were moved to the Avon Park Bombing Range several months later. After the end of World War II, the 598th was inactivated. They are currently responsible for overseeing and managing
106,074 acres, approximately 78,000 of which are open to the public.
Gate and Hours
Main Gate
Open 24/7
South Gate
Outbound Only Mon-Fri 1600 – 1800
North Gate
Mon-Fri 0600 – 2000
Quite Pines
Open 24/7
Quick Reference
Airman & Family Readiness
5091 Gardner St
Moody AFB, GA 31699
(229) 257-3333
Pines Dining Facility
7255 Robbins Rd
Moody AFB, GA 31699
(229) 257-3651
Chapel
5120 Austin Ellipse
Moody AFB GA 31699
(229) 257-3211
Equal Opportunity
(229) 257-4730
Education Center
(229) 257-3150
Family Advocacy
(229) 257-3333
4851 Burrell St,
Moody AFB GA 31699
Lodging
3213 Mitchell Blvd
Moody AFB, GA 31699
(229) 257-3893
Finance Office
(229) 257-5233
23 Flying Tiger Way
Moody AFB, GA 31699
Housing Office
(229) 257-4417
3131 Coney St
Moody AFB, GA 31699
Public Affairs
(229) 257-4146
Base Surroundings
Wild Adventures
3766 Old Clyattville Rd,
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 216-7080
Jump’N Jacks 4 Kids
3671 Coleman Rd N,
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 242-7778
Steel Magnolias Restaurants
132 N Patterson St,
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 259-0010
Texas Roadhouse
1874 Clubhouse Dr,
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 242-7700
Giulios Greek & Italian Restaurant
105 E Ann St,
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-0929
306 North Restaurant
306 N Patterson St,
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 249-5333
Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
270 Norman,
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 247-5551
Valdosta Mall
1700 Norman Dr,
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 242-0457
GTC Valdosta Cinemas
1680 Baytree Rd,
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 247-1546
Jacs Bowling Lanes
406 Connell Rd,
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 242-2695
Base Listings
The numbers for Fairchild Air Force Base have low accuracy due to its unique utilization. Entire companies are rotated through on a regular basis, so large portions of the phone directory are subject to change without notice. Please contact the base operator at (509) 247-1212 if you experience any difficulty reaching your desired contact.
Name | Level Name | Phone |
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Education Office | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3150 |
Auto Shop | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-4133 |
Barracks/Single Service Member Housing | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-2682 |
Beauty Shop | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 244-6686 |
Casualty Assistance & Survivor Benefits Plan Counselor | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3265 |
Health Benefits Advisor | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-4932 |
Base Chapel | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3211 |
Child Development Center | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-2210 |
Family Child Care Program | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3907 |
Civilian Personnel - In-Processing | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3516 |
Base Shoppette | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3451 |
Commissary | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3338 |
Dental Clinics | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3196 |
Deployment Support | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-1609 |
Medical - EFMP Enrollment | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-2778 |
EFMP - Family Support | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-4789 |
Airman and Family Readiness Center - Air Force Aid Society | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3333 |
Army Air Force Exchange Service | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3431 |
Family Advocacy Office | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-4805 |
Airman and Family Readiness Center | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3333 |
Family Child Care Program | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3907 |
Finance Office | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-5233 |
Armed Forces Bank | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 247-0882 |
Federal Credit Unions | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 293-9086 |
Golf Course | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3297 |
Freedom I | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-1621 |
Flight Medicine Clinic | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-2778 |
Traffic Management In-Bound Shipments | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3202 |
Traffic Management Office Out-Bound Shipments | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-4905 |
Housing Office | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-4417 |
Moody Family Housing | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 333-0539 |
MPS Customer Service | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-4660 |
Information and Referral | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3120 |
23WG/JA | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3414 |
Library | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3539 |
Airman and Family Readiness Center - Relocation Assistance | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3333 |
Community Support Flight | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-4428 |
Military Clothing Sales | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 253-1754 |
New Parent Support Program | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-4805 |
Non-appropriated Funds (NAF) Human Resources | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3466 |
Library | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3539 |
Airman and Family Readiness Center - Relocation Assistance | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3333 |
Community Support Flight | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-4428 |
Military Clothing Sales | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 253-1754 |
New Parent Support Program | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-4805 |
Non-appropriated Funds (NAF) Human Resources | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3466 |
Airman and Family Readiness Center -Financial Management | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3068 |
Military Personnel | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-5748 |
Moody Field Club | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-3792 |
Military/Federal Employee Retirement Services | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE |
1 (229) 257-2791 |