Jan. 8, 2010 Safety briefings usher in New Year The 14th Flying Training Wing held safety briefings Jan. 5 as part of the Air Force's "January Challenge."Topics at the briefings ranged from flying safety and regulations, to off-duty safety as well."Each and every member of the BLAZE Team came back safe and sound (from the holiday break)," said
Jan. 7, 2010 Countdown to AETC Symposium As the "First Command," Air Education and Training Command will continue its annual tradition presenting the most innovative technological advancements in Air Force training during the 2010 AETC Symposium, to be held Jan. 14-15 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas. This
Dec. 17, 2009 14th FTW CC and CCC wish BLAZE Team happy holidays Recently, the 14th Flying Training Wing commander and command chief released a video expressing their wishes for a happy and safe holiday season.The video can be viewed here. "(My wife) Leslie and I want to wish and thank each and every Airman, civilian, contractor and community supporter a very
Dec. 17, 2009 Healthy Holiday Eating Tips The holiday season is upon us once again. Traditionally, this time of the year has been synonymous with a decrease in diet management. Holiday feasts combined with inactivity can make the holidays a time of regret when it comes to food. Here are a few tips that will allow you to enjoy your holiday
Dec. 15, 2009 Air Force officials reinforce tattoo, body alteration policy Air Force senior leaders here have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service."It's about enforcing and maintaining Air Force standards," said Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, the deputy chief of staff for manpower and
Dec. 14, 2009 14th FTW receives AF Outstanding Unit Award The men and women of the BLAZE Team were recognized for their excellence and hard work Nov. 25 when Air Education and Training Command announced they were the recipient of the AF Outstanding Unit Award. Those permanently assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing during the time period between July
Nov. 22, 2009 Quarter of a century sacking groceries Columbus' head bagger is marking her 25th year loading groceries for Columbus Air Force Base commissary patrons. Bea Desmidt started bagging groceries for customers in 1984 when the current Commissary facility just opened.Desmidt attributes having a steady, yet flexible job hours is why she has
