Thousands of pounds of munitions are stored behind a barbed-wire fence here in a place called “Ammo Country.”
Within these confines are the 23rd Maintenance Squadron's munition inspection professionals who are responsible for a $54 million stockpile. With their inspection, packaging and upkeep procedures, they enhance Moody's combat capabilities by providing safe and serviceable ammo.
“Without ammo, the warfighting effort would not happen for the Air Force,” said Air Force Tech Sgt. John Beeson, 23rd Maintenance Squadron munitions inspector. “All the way from pilots to battlefield airmen, it is our responsibility to make sure they have the sufficient munitions necessary to get their jobs done.
“When a pilot drops a bomb, they expect it to perform,” he continued. “We are often the first and last line of defense when it comes to ensuring airmen receive quality munitions.”
The squadron's airmen are required to follow technical orders to complete their tasks, but munition inspectors have to take extra measures when dealing with explosives.
Essential to Operations
“Assurance of munitions reliability is essential to effective air and ground operations,” Beeson said. “Our shop performs continuous testing, analysis and quality assurance procedures such as serial number…
