News

  • A snapshot of 2007

    Everyone has heard the old saying, "time flies when you are having fun." I'm not so sure it's because we are always having fun or because we are an extremely busy small base. Looking back over the past year, the 14th Flying Training Wing has definitely been busy, and it doesn't seem like another

  • Ceremony lights up holiday season

    The lights are now gleaming on the large tree located outside of the 14th Flying Training Wing Headquarters building. Members of the BLAZE Team came together Monday night for the official tree lighting ceremony. Ryan McCalip, son of Maj. Randy McCalip, 14th Medical Operations Squadron, was the lucky

  • Testing under the Weighted Airman’s Promotion System program

    Testing under the Weighted Airman's Promotion System can be stressful if Airmen do not take the time to prepare for the tests and plan for success. Although the unit training manager and the Military Personnel Flight are great resources to help understand the WAPS program, it is a personal

  • Club to host membership night

    The Columbus Club will be hosting a Membership Appreciation Night Thursday. Member Appreciation Night is set for 5 to 9 p.m. at the Columbus Club. The bull riding will be from 5 to 8 p.m., and a free western buffet will be served until 7 p.m. Drink specials and door prizes also will be offered.

  • Former POW reflects on experience

    Retired Lt. Col. Richard "Gene" Smith was the keynote speaker for the graduation of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 08-02 Friday. Colonel Smith, a former Vietnam prisoner of war, spoke about his Air Force experiences during his speech. Columbus AFB is well acquainted with Lt. Col.

  • 37th FTS Bengal Tigers attend Tiger Meet

    Seven members of the 37th Flying Training Squadron Bengal Tigers took to the skies over Shaw AFB, S.C., for the annual Tiger Meet of the Americas convention from Nov. 2 to 5. Two-ship formations of T-6A Texan II and T-37 Tweet aircraft, led expertly by Maj. Doug Hare and Capt. Kenn Cates, arrived

  • Dormsgiving provides hot meal to residents

    Dorm residents gathered Thursday for the annual Dormsgiving at the Base Chapel. Residents are offered a hot meal with all the Thanksgiving fixings. The menu included a turkey, vegetables, stuffing, as well as a desert table. Airman 1st Class Jimmy Lucarz, 14th Security Forces Squadron, enjoyed his

  • Wingman important at Columbus AFB

    The "Wingman Concept" is and has always been an important part of Air Force culture in the flying community. However, in recent years the concept has taken a necessary leap from the flight line into all facets of an Airman's life. The concept is simple. The Air Force must have a culture where Airmen

  • ORI preparation: adding value to local publications

    Five weeks ago Col. Jeff Dunn, 14th Flying Training Wing vice commander, authored the first in a series of Silver Wings articles aimed at helping the wing prepare for the May 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection. This second article provides a progress check on preparation efforts and discusses