Welcome to Moody AFB! Your New Duty Station Guide

Welcome to Moody Air Force Base, home of 23D Wing Flying Tigers, the 598th Range Squadron, and other tenant units. The base in southern Georgia encompasses 9,300 acres, making room for Avon Park, the largest air-to-ground training range east of the Mississippi River. Moody AFB supports nearly 4,500 service members, 500 civilians, and their families. Situated just northeast of Valdosta, you will find plenty of community support both on and off base.

Where Is Moody AFB?

Address: 9320 Davidson Road, Bldg. 16, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Procedures for Entering the Base

Whether you’re coming to Moody AFB for a PCS or just to visit, here is some information to help your arrival go smoothly.

Getting to Moody AFB From Nearby Cities

Moody AFB is within 30 minutes of Valdosta Regional Airport. Other major cities and drive times are listed below.

Atlanta, GA: Drive time from Atlanta to base is about 3.5 hours.

Savannah, GA: Drive time from Savannah to base is about 3 hours.

Houston, GA: Drive time from Houston to base is about 2 hours.

Gates & Hours of Operation

Moody AFB has multiple gates for gaining access to the base.

Davidson/Main Gate (Bemiss/Davidson Roads)

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Quiet Pines Gate

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

North Gate (Bemiss/Mitchell Roads)

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0600-2000

South Gate (OUTBOUND ONLY)

Hours: Monday through Friday, 1600-1800

Incoming Personnel

All Permanent Party personnel reporting to Moody AFB should check in at the Military Personnel Section, where you will be scheduled for in-processing. If arriving after hours, check in at the Moody Inn.

Military Personnel Section Address: 23 Flying Tiger Way, BLDG 105, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Moody Inn Address: 3213 Mitchell Blvd., BLDG 201, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Coming to Moody AFB? Here’s What You Need For Base Access

Anyone visiting with a Department of Defence (DoD) Common Access Card and/or retired military ID can access the base through any gate.

If visitors (18+) do not have a DoD Common Access Card or retired military ID, they must go to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) with a US ID in the form of a Real ID and/or Enhanced Driver’s License.

If visitors do not have a Real ID/Enhanced driver's license, a retired military ID, a DoD Common Access Card, or a service-connected Veterans Card, they must bring another form of US ID, such as a passport, Social Security card, or birth certificate to the visitor control center.

Visitor Control Center

Moody AFB has one Visitor Control Center that can help visitors gain access to the base.

Location: 9320 Davidson Road Bldg. 16 Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0630-1730

Phone: (229) 257-4443

What ID Do You Need For Base Access?

Anyone with a valid DoD-issued ID card is permitted onto the base. To access the installation as a guest of Valid DoD ID holder, you are required to present one of the following:

• U.S. Military ID (all members of the U.S. Armed Forces, military retirees and dependent ID card holders, Gov't Civilian CAC card holders)
• Veterans Health Identification Card issued by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• U.S. Passport
• U.S. Passport Card
• State-issued Identification, such as a driver’s license or identification card issued by a state that meets the REAL ID standards or an Interim Driver’s License issued by a state that meets the REAL ID standards

Moody AFB Amenities & Facilities

Moody AFB has all the amenities you need to make this new duty station your home. Below are some of the key resources you’ll want to be familiar with.

23rd Medical Group

23rd Medical Group is complete with primary care clinics, pharmacy, lab testing, and more to serve service members, retirees, and families.

Address: 3278 Mitchell Blvd., BLDG 900, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Hours vary by clinic. Check your assigned home clinic for detailed information.

Appointments Phone: (229) 257-2778

Finance Office

The Moody Air Force Base Finance Office has resources available to help you understand and manage your finances, including one-on-one counseling to assist your family with financial readiness, from basic planning to long-term investing.

Address: 4851 Burrell Street, BLDG 404, Moody AFB, GA 31699 (within the fitness center)

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0800-1630

Phone: (229) 257-3333

Legal Office

The Legal Office is available to service members, retirees, and family members. The office provides legal services such as Power of Attorney, notary, basic and living wills, and information on other legal matters.

Address: 23 Flying Tiger Way, Ste 241, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0900-1200 (all other hours by appointment)

Phone: (229) 257-3414

Commissary

The Moody AFB Commissary is a grocery store on base offering cost-savings to service members and families.

Address: 4333 George St., BLDG 902, Moody AFB,GA31699

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0800-1900; Saturday, 0900-1800; Sunday, 1000-1800

Phone: (229) 281-6076

Exchange

The Moody AFB Exchange Mall is a chopping complex that aims to meet the needs of service members and families. You will find everything from department store items, a barber shop, a food court, and more.

Address: 4343 George St., BLDG 904, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 0800-1800

Phone: (229) 244-7821

Post Office

The United States Postal Service has an office on base for stop boxes, accountable mail for squadron use, and prepaid USPS mail.

Address: 9302 Davidson Road, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0730-1630

Phone: (229) 257-3086

Transportation Office

The Transportation Office can oversee your property shipments and help your PCS run smoothly.

Address: 23 Flying Tiger Way, Bldg. 182, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0900-1500

Phone: (229) 257-3202

ID/DEERs Office

The Moody AFB ID/DEERs Office can help with getting or renewing military ID cards and enrolling or updating DEERs for service members, veterans, and families.

Address: Parker Greene Building, BLDG 105, Suite 126, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Friday (except Wednesday), 0800-1600; Wednesday, 0900-1600Phone: (229) 257-9030

Barber Shops

Make sure your hair is within regulation at the Moody AFB barber shop located inside the main exchange.

Address: 4343 George St., BLDG 904, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 0800-1800

Phone: (229) 241-1191

23rd Force Support Squadron

The 23rd Force Support Squadron on Moody AFB offers a multitude of support to families calling Moody AFB home. From Child and Youth Services (CYS), to golf, fine dining and everything in between, Force Support wants to make sure you thrive at your new duty station. Check out their website to see all they have to offer.

Address: 5091 Gardner St, BLDG 400, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Hours vary by resource. Check out the list below for a few favorites.

Phone: (229) 257-9532

The Spot

The Spot at Moody AFB is entertainment central. Featuring a Bowling Alley, Escape Room, Community Center, and Cafe, you’ll have all you need for night out right on base.

Address: 6251 Davis Street, BLDG 583, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Bowling Hours: Monday through Saturday, 1100-2000; Sunday, 1300-1800

Bowling Phone: (229) 257-1690

Community Center Hours: Monday through Thursday, 1000-1800; Friday, 1000-2000; Saturday, 1300-2000

Community Center Phone: (229) 257-9215

Cafe Hours: Monday through Saturday, 1100-1930; Sunday, 1300-1730

Cafe Phone: (229) 257-3872

Fitness Center

Moody AFB Fitness Center strives to meet the mental and physical needs of service members, retirees, and families by offering a diversified program that includes weight training equipment, fitness classes, recovery room, parent/child area, and more.

Address: 4851 Burrel Street, BLDG 404, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Staffed Hours: Monday through Friday, 0500-2000 (24 Hour Access Available)

Phone: (229) 257-1621

Child & Youth Programs

Moody AFB has Child and Youth Programs that include a Child Development Center (CDC), Youth Programs, and Family Child Care.

Child Development Center

The Keesler Child Development Center is designed to provide full-day and hourly care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.

Address: 3103 Robinson Road, BLDG 210, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Phone: (229) 257-9220

Youth Programs

Moody AFB Youth Programs provides activities and programs where children and teens can grow. The youth center offers before and after school care, athletic fields, and a play area.

Address: 1804 Prewitte Street, BLDG 1804, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Phone: (229) 257-3067

Family Child Care

Family Child Care is a program offering trusted, trained, and vetted providers for childcare serving children ages 2 weeks through 12 years.

Address: 5091 Gardner Street, BLDG 400, Suite 122, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Office Phone: (229) 257-9587

Cell Phone: (229) 563-0729

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

The Exceptional Family Member Program is designed to support those who are responsible for managing care and services for family members with special needs. The EFMP Office can help with individualized assistance, workshops, and information about programs.

Address: 3278 Mitchell Blvd., BLDG 900, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Friday (except Wednesday), 0730-1630; Wednesday, 0930-1630

EFMP Medical Phone: (229) 257-9272

EFMP Family Support Phone: (229) 257-3335/3333

Moody AFB Dining Facilities

There are numerous ways to dine on base at Moody AFB in addition to traditional DFACs. Below are a few favorites.

Moody Field Club

Though you need to be a club member, you won't regret it with quality cuisine and exceptional service. Offering both officer and enlisted lounges, Wright Bros. Cafe and Grille, plasma TVs, and many discounts, your membership goes well beyond a good meal.

Address: 4251 George Street, BLDG 901, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0700-1000 & 1100-1330; Wing Wednesday, 1600-1900

Phone: (228) 377-2036

Lucy’s Corner Cafe

Lucy’s Corner Cafe is on the 23rd Wing Headquarters building and offers convenient grab-n-go food and drink options.

Address: Parker Greene Building, BLDG 105, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0700-1300

Phone: (229) 257-2853

The Spot Cafe

The Spot Cafe & Grill offers a variety of food and beverage options like burgers, pizza, salads, and more.

Address: 6251 Davis Street, BLDG 583, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 1100-1930; Sunday, 1300-1730

Phone: (229) 257-3872

Moody AFB Housing

Housing Office

The Moody AFB Housing Services Office can help you make decisions about where to live and how to apply.

Address: 3131 Coney Street, BLDG 320, Moody AFB, GA 31699-1599

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0800-1600

Phone: (229) 257-4417/3426

Unaccompanied Housing

Unaccompanied housing (UH) is mandatory and provided for single soldiers E1 to E4 with less than 3 years of service with no dependents. Unaccompanied military E4S with more than 3 years of service are not required to live in the barracks and may reside off base.

Address: 5350 Berger Street, BLDG 547, Moody AFB, GA 31699

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0730-1600

Phone: (229) 257-2682

Privatized Housing/Hunt Military Communities & Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC)

Moody AFB has privatized families living on base. Moody Family Housing partners with Hunt Military Communities and Balfour Beatty Communities to provide housing for military families of Moody AFB, responsible for management, maintenance, and construction.

Moody Family Homes and Mission Creek offer 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom layouts, walking trails, playgrounds, and so much more! As soon as you know you’re coming to Moody AFB, get on the list to reserve your spot on base.

Moody Family Homes

Moody Family Housing (Hunt) Address: 3131 Coney Street, BLDG 320, Moody AFB, GA 31699-1599

Hours: Monday through Friday, 0800-1700

Phone: (229) 992-2029

Mission Creek Homes

Mission Creek Homes (BBC) Address: 3131 Coney Street, BLDG 320, Moody AFB, GA 31699-1599

Hours: Monday through Friday (except Wednesday), 0800-1700; Wednesday, 0800-1900

Phone: (229) 242-7805

Off-Base Housing & Military Preferred Living Areas

Moody AFB is located just outside Valdosta, Georgia. You’ll find lots of southern charm, colorful azaleas, and downtown city life nearby. Some popular nearby towns include Valdosta, Hahira, Lakeland, and Ray City. Read more about two of our favorite communities below.

Valdosta, GA, Lowndes County

Valdosta is just 15 miles outside the base and home to just over 56,000 residents. This city is desirable for those wanting the amenities only a city could offer, with easy access to dining, nightlife, and activities for all ages.

Median listing home price: $280,000

Median rental rate: $1,000

Schools: Students residing in Valdosta either attend Valdosta City Schools or Lowndes County Schools.

Valdosta City Schools serve just over 8,000 students P-K through 12th grade across 8 schools around the city. According to Niche, a popular school-ranking site, Valdosta City Schools receive a B- rating. Visit the Valdosta City Schools website to find the schools you’re zoned for.

Lowndes County Schools serve just over 10,500 students P-K through 12th grade across 11 schools around the county. According to Niche, a popular school-ranking site, Lowndes County Schools receive an A rating. Visit the Lowndes County Schools website to find the schools you’re zoned for.

Hahira, GA, Lowndes County

Hahira is about 20 minutes from Moody AFB and home to over 3,500 residents. This is a charming smaller town, popular for families wanting to get out of the city, but still have access to amenities.

Median listing home price: $330,000

Median rental rate: $2,000

Schools: Lowndes County Schools serve just over 10,500 students P-K through 12th grade across 11 schools around the county. According to Niche, a popular school-ranking site, Lowndes County Schools receive an A rating. Visit the Lowndes County Schools website to find the schools you’re zoned for.

Moody AFB Schools

Base Schools (K-12)

Moody AFB has no schools on the installation. Students are zoned for the Lowndes County Schools.

Off-Base Schools (K-12)

Students residing in nearby communities off base are included in Valdosta City Schools or Lowndes County Schools. Check the district websites to determine the schools you are zoned for based upon your address.

Local Employment Assistance & Resources

Employment Readiness Program

The Employment Readiness Program provides support to spouses and dependent family members seeking career development and job search assistance. Services are available by appointment by calling (229) 257-3333.

Local Employment Resources

City of Valdosta

Official job listings for Valdosta.

Lowndes County

Official job listings for Lowndes County.

Valdosta City Schools

See openings in Valdosta City Schools.

Lowndes County Schools

See openings in Lowndes County Schools.

City of Hahira

Official job listings for Hahira.

Moody AFB Civilian Opportunities

Federal Jobs

Federal employment opportunities are available at Moody AFB and are open to both military-affiliated applicants and the public. These positions often provide competitive benefits and long-term stability.

You can find employment for NAF positions, Defence Commissary Agency (DeCA), Child Development Centers, and more. Find your federal job using the USAJOBS website here.

Enjoy Your Time at Moody AFB!

Transitioning to a new duty station is a major milestone, but Moody Air Force Base and the surrounding Southern Georgia communities are perfectly equipped to make your move as seamless as possible. As the proud home of the legendary "Flying Tigers," the installation provides a robust network of support, top-notch facilities, and comprehensive family services tailored to service members and their loved ones. Whether you choose the vibrant city life of nearby Valdosta or the family-friendly charm of Hahira, you will quickly find a warm, welcoming community to call home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I live on Moody AFB without children?

Yes, housing options on base are determined by rank and marital status.

Can I live on Moody AFB if I'm not married?

Yes, Soldiers E4 with less than 3 years of service and below are required to live in the barracks.

Can I use coupons at the commissary?

Yes. As part of the Defence Commissary Agency (DeCA), the Moody AFB Commissary will accept manufacturer paper coupons, print-at-home coupons, and digital coupons.

Is Moody AFB hands-free?

Yes. Moody AFB and State laws prohibit holding and using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle.