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  • Auditorium honors WWI pilot

    The building is the same, but the name has changed. Friday the base theater was named the Kaye Auditorium in honor of Capt. Sam Kaye, a World War I fighter pilot. Capt. Kaye, whose name is pronounced Coy, is also a native of Columbus, Miss. Capt. Kaye has four confirmed kills from WWI. Shortly after

  • AETC Command Chief visits CAFB

    "If you ask me what it is that I expect of any Airman, including myself, it really is simply our core values. To have integrity in what we do, to place service to others before self and to be excellent in whatever endeavor that we do in our service," said Chief Master Sgt. Mark Luzader, Command

  • General Looney helps CAFB celebrate 65 years of heritage

    Air Education and Training Command's top officer visited Columbus AFB Thursday and Friday to help with the culmination of a week's worth of heritage events at the base. General William R. Looney III, AETC commander, was the guest speaker at the 60th Air Force Anniversary Ball in downtown Columbus

  • CFC kicks off at CAFB

    The Combined Federal Campaign has kicked off at Columbus AFB and will run through Oct. 19. The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of Federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of approved charitable organizations. The mission of the CFC is to support and to promote philanthropy through

  • CAFB to conduct environmental, safety, occupational health assessment

    The Air Force designed the Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental standards. The primary objectives of ESOHCAMP are to improve Air Force environmental, safety, and occupational health compliance

  • Retirees honored during appreciation day

    More than 120 retirees were honored Saturday during the Retiree Appreciation Day at the Columbus Club from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They received information from base agencies such as the pharmacy and TriCare and community information from various agencies including the Columbus-Lowndes Development Link.

  • CAFB commander talks education

    Education has been the number one priority for Columbus Air Force Base since Col. Dave Gerber, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, assumed command in June of 2006. "One year later, progress has been remarkable and rapid and will ultimately benefit all students," he said. "The LINK Education