MDG claims repeat championship

The 14th Medical Group defeated the 37th/41st Flying Training Squadron in the Intramural Basketball Championship Tuesday night. It was a battle of tournament underdogs with the 14th MDG vs. the 37th/41st FTS. Sports fans including Col. Susan Hall, 14th MDG commander, Col. Mark Brown, 14th Mission

Emblem brings heritage back to wing

Last year, the Air Force celebrated its 60th year as an independent branch of the armed forces, and Columbus AFB celebrated its 65th year as a military installation. The "Heritage to Horizons" celebration gave us the opportunity to reflect on our heritage. Although most of the Blaze Team wear the

Expeditionary Airmen needed: Innovation, training required

Why does a man with the span and control of more than 8,000 Airmen and civilians travel 1,500 miles to address 18 graduates and their families and friends? Simply put. To reinforce to the next line of fighter, airlift and bomber pilots this is the "war of their generation." Colonel Kent Laughbaum,

Preparing for deployments include a family care plan

If you are called up in the next 24 hours, do you have short- and long-term plans for your family's care? Who is going to pay the bills? What about unexpected repairs? Does your spouse know who to call and what rates are acceptable? These are just some of the items people overlook in the rush of a

Local CEO climbs to new heights

The CEO and President of SeverCorr, John Correnti, visit Columbus AFB Tuesday. Correnti, who founded SeverCorr in 2005, was able to take a flight in the T-38 Talon with the 14th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. Dave Gerber, as his pilot. During his tour of Columbus AFB, Correnti was shown the

CAFB awards 2007 Annual Awards winners

Columbus AFB recognized it 2007 Annual Awards winners Saturday night during a ceremony at the Columbus Club. Although a stiff competition, the 13 winners came out with a well deserved victory. Major Lisa Davison, 14th Medical Operations Squadron, was awarded the Field Grade Officer of the Year for

Columbus’ Biggest Loser competition inspires BLAZE Team to shed pounds

Do you have a few pounds you would like to shed? Don't exactly know where to start? Do you just need a little motivation? Do you want to be a part of Columbus Air Force Base's biggest competition? If you answered yes; mark the calendars, get a team together and work to become Columbus' Biggest

Melançon assumes command of CES

Lieutenant Col. Patrice Melançon assumed command of the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Jan. 30. Colonel Melançon's most recent assignment has been as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee to Air Education and Training Command's Civil Engineer. She will act as commander of the 14th CES until Lt. Col.

Another win for 08-10

OSS member receives Bronze Star

Major Jean Havens, 14th Operations Support Squadron Director of Operations, was awarded the Bronze Star Jan. 31 by Col. Dave Gerber, 14th Flying Training Wing commander. The Bronze Star is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration which is awarded for bravery, acts of merit or