June 5, 2020 Around the Air Force: CSAF and CMSAF Address Racial Issues and Their Effect on Airmen, and Air Force Song Final Changes Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights a discussion with CSAF and CMSAF on racial issues in the Air Force, and the latest updates and final changes to the Air Force Song. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Timmethy James)
June 2, 2020 AFI 51-508, DODI 1325.06 outline military participation in non-partisan gatherings The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects and preserves all Americans’ right to exercise free speech and the freedom of assembly. Accordingly, in accordance with AFI 51-508, Political Activities, Free Speech and Freedom of Assembly of Air Force Personnel, dated 12 Oct 18, Air Force
May 28, 2020 Columbus AFB 2020 AFAF campaign wraps up Despite our nation’s current Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, Columbus Air Force Base succeeded in raising $25,028 for the Air Force Assistance fund.
May 28, 2020 VCSAF and former 14th FTW commander congratulate SUPT Class 20-14/15 graduates Col. Samantha Weeks, former 14th Flying Training Wing commander, spoke at the graduation ceremony for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-14/15 on May 15, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
May 21, 2020 Air Force removes initial height requirement for officer aviators As part of the Air Force’s on-going effort to encourage a more diverse pool of applicants to pursue careers in aviation, the minimum height requirement for officer applicants who wish to fly has been removed as of May 13, 2020.
May 19, 2020 Columbus AFB instructor named 2019 Air Force female athlete of the year Maj. Andrea Matesick, a T-38C Talon instructor pilot at Columbus AFB, Mississippi, was recently named the Air Force's 2019 female athlete of the year.
May 18, 2020 Columbus AFB welcomes new commander to the 14th FTW Col. Seth Graham took command of the 14th Flying Training Wing during a ceremony here May 18 at the fire station.
May 18, 2020 3 new members inducted into Wingman Program in honor of tremendous support Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, inducted three community members from Columbus, Mississippi, into the Columbus Air Force Base Wingman Program before relinquishing command on May 18.
May 15, 2020 The art of the forged blade At more than 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit he removes the orange glowing steel from his forge and places it onto his anvil where he begins striking -- what is now a small rectangular bar of steel – repeatedly with a hammer; the steel slowly shifts shape with the blow of each swing. As the steel begins to
May 12, 2020 Forging the future, first-ever virtual Air Force Women’s Fly-In boldly leads the way Columbus Air Force Base hosted the first-ever Air Force Virtual Women’s Fly-In during a Facebook Live event May 11.With a nod to female aviation pioneers as the backdrop, the event, was open to all Airmen regardless of gender or career field, and helped Airmen create networks to learn more about