Aug. 15, 2018 Autocross returns to Columbus AFB Individuals participate in an autocross event Aug. 12, 2018, on Columbus AFB, Mississippi. Autocross is held on the SAC Ramp and is open to anyone with a valid driver’s license or at least 14 years old with a driver’s permit and accompanied by a licensed driver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st
Aug. 13, 2018 Revitalizing squadrons, Air Force outlines progress The task force conducted an Air Force-wide review, driven by Airmen in the field, to promote best practices and identify improvements. Consisting of Total Force Airmen from diverse backgrounds, they reviewed survey data and gathered inputs from across the Air Force through on-line crowd sourcing and
Aug. 10, 2018 ‘Ms. P’ retires after 40 years of civil service to Air Force Patricia Speights, former 14th Operations Group secretary, retired after 40 years of civil service Aug. 3, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Aug. 9, 2018 19th Air Force command chief speaks with Columbus AFB NCOs Chief Master Sgt. David Brown, 19th Air Force command chief, visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 6 to attend the 14th Flying Training Wing change of command and he also met with NCOs on base.
Aug. 9, 2018 Only DoD human-rated centrifuge gains full operational capability A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Aug. 2 in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, to celebrate the full operational capability, or FOC, of the only human-rated centrifuge in the Department of Defense.
Aug. 7, 2018 Weeks takes command of 14th FTW Col. Samantha Weeks took command of the 14th Flying Training Wing during a ceremony, Aug. 6., here. Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, presided over the ceremony, in which Col. Douglas Gosney relinquished his command. Doherty then passed
Aug. 7, 2018 19th AF commander talks with 14th FTW squadron leadership Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, met with 14th Flying Training Wing squadron leadership during breakfast to discuss potential changes and challenges with the command Aug. 6., here.
Aug. 3, 2018 2d OG commander recognizes newest Air Force aviators Col. David Gordon, 2d Operations Group commander at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, was the guest speaker for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-12’s graduation July 27 at Columbus AFB, Mississippi
July 27, 2018 Airman posthumously receives Medal of Honor The White House announced July 27, 2018, that Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor Aug. 22, for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, in March 2002.
July 27, 2018 Columbus AFB host first-annual Diversity Day Diversity is a trait the Air Force is proud to have and Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, has found a way for Airmen to be more immersed in other cultures by hosting Diversity Day.