Sept. 16, 2019 Air Force announces newest Red Tail: ‘T-7A Red Hawk’ Acting Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan made the announcement during his speech at the 2019 Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Sept. 16.
Sept. 16, 2019 Air Force defends Alpha Warrior Inter-Service title The Air Force won its second straight Alpha Warrior Inter-Service Championship over the Army and Navy Sept. 14 at Retama Park in Selma, Texas. The grueling competition saw the three, six-person teams tackling more than 30 obstacles at the Alpha Warrior Proving Ground, the same place where they
Sept. 13, 2019 Columbus AFB welcomes Airmen into next enlisted tier during SNCO Induction Ceremony Nine inductees were recognized for their selection to promote to master sergeant during a Senior NCO Induction Ceremony Sept. 9 at the Club. Team BLAZE’s newest master sergeant selects are now charged to lead and manage teams while maintaining the highest level of readiness and ensure mission
Sept. 13, 2019 Airmen ‘battle’ in Alpha Warrior final; team set for inter-service showdown Twelve Airmen battled it out in a showdown of strength, grit and determination during the third annual Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle, Sept. 12, at Retama Park, Selma, Texas.
Sept. 13, 2019 Airmen train for real emergencies during mock altitude chamber exercise The 14th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron’s Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight conducted an expanded exercise with emergency agencies and volunteer Airmen Sept. 3 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Sept. 13, 2019 Columbus AFB hosts third quarter BCC Luncheon The Base Community Council met at the Columbus Club for their quarterly luncheon Sept. 10, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Sept. 10, 2019 Suicide Prevention: Columbus AFB helps bring awareness, provides resources September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which helps promote fellow Airmen to reach out to those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect with individuals struggling with resiliency.
Sept. 9, 2019 Columbus AFB Airmen to march 100 miles to ground zero in honor of 9/11 Two Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, will begin a 100-mile marching journey with an American flag beginning the morning of Sept. 10 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, and will travel through the day and night arriving at the Sept. 11 Memorial in New York City the
Sept. 6, 2019 National Preparedness Month: ‘Prepared, Not Scared’ National Preparedness Month, observed every September, is a time for Airmen and their families to plan and prepare for potential natural disasters likely to strike their area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency declared this year’s theme as “Prepared, Not Scared.” According to their website
Sept. 6, 2019 Columbus AFB Alpha Warrior aims for victory in final DOD competition Alpha Warrior competitions are the military’s version of the courses seen on the TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” where athletes complete various obstacles competing to finish with the best time.