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Legacy in the Sky

Lt. Col. Eddie Altizer, 48th Flying Training Squadron commander, gives final remarks during the T-1A Jayhawk retirement ceremony in the T-1 maintenance hangar at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., March 25, 2026. Over the course of three decades, the T-1 platform was used to train one-third of the U.S. Air Force’s pilots, serving as the foundation for the mobility and special operations fleets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Duncan)
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Legacy in the Sky

From top, a T-6 Texan II, T-1A Jayhawk, and T-38 Talon fly in formation over Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., March 24, 2026. The heritage formation was flown to honor the legacy of the T-1A Jayhawk as the airframe prepares for retirement after 30 years of service. The flight symbolizes the transition of the 14th Flying Training Wing’s specialized undergraduate pilot training mission toward a modernized future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Duncan)
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Legacy in the Sky

"Mission Complete,” is signed on T-1A Jayhawk tail number 077 by Col. James Blech, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 25, 2026. The T-1A was signed in recognition of the final sortie flown by the airframe from Columbus Air Force Base to its resting place in the Boneyard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Morgan Cooper)
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Legacy in the Sky

From left, Lt. Col. Richard Madden, 48th Flying Training Squadron deputy commander, Col. James J. Blech, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, Lt. Col Eddie Altizer, 48th Flying Training Squadron commander, standing in front of a T-1A Jayhawk at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, commonly known as the "boneyard," on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 25, 2026. AMARG specializes in long-term storage of military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blocher)
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48th FTS 'Alley Cats' close the book on T-1A Jayhawk era

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 48th Flying Training Squadron pose for a photo in front of a T-1A Jayhawk at Columbus Air Force Base, Nov. 26, 2025. The 48th FTS began using the T-1A Jayhawk in 1996 and officially retired the airframe in 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blocher)
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48th FTS 'Alley Cats' close the book on T-1A Jayhawk era

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eddie Altizer, 48th Flying Training Squadron commander, looks back at a T-1A Jayhawk for the final time at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Nov. 26, 2025. As the commander, Altizer oversaw all Undergraduate Pilot Training and instructor development for the T-1A airframe, which was officially retired from the 48th FTS fleet following this flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blocher)
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48th FTS 'Alley Cats' close the book on T-1A Jayhawk era

The 48th Flying Training Squadron patch is displayed, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., Nov. 26, 2025. The 48th FTS known as the “Alley Cats,” has heritage written in the skies of every major American conflict since World War I. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Jessica Blocher)
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Fueling the Force

Chef Robert Irvine, Robert Irvine Foundation founder, speaks about healthy nutrition options in the Craft Gym at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 27, 2026. Irvine visited the base to offer recommendations for improvements in Airman nutritional readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Morgan Cooper)
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Fueling the Force

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Elizabeth Jarding, 37th Flying Training Squadron commander, and Chef Robert Irvine, Robert Irvine Foundation founder, discuss cockpit layout and pilot memory requirements while viewing a cockpit familiarization poster at the 37th FTS on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 27, 2026. Irvine toured the squadron to understand the cognitive demands on student pilots and evaluate nutritional options that support high-tempo flight training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blocher)
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Fueling the Force

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. James Blech, 14th Flying Training Wing commander; U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Stephanie Blech, Admission Liaison Officer; and Chef Robert Irvine, Robert Irvine Foundation founder, participate in a "Breaking Bread with Heroes" event at the Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 27, 2026. Irvine and base leadership served food to Airmen and their families to bolster morale and highlight the installation's commitment to Airman readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Duncan)
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Where Honor Finds a Home

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jack Catton delivers remarks during a road renaming ceremony at Columbus Air Force Base, Feb. 9, 2026. The ceremony honored the legacy of retired Gen. Mike “Mobile” Holmes and his late son, Capt. Wade “Stab” Holmes, by renaming Timeline Road to Holmes Drive. Catton, a former commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing, spoke on the Holmes family's multi-generational contributions to the Air Force and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylie Dille)
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The Legacy Lives On

A group of pilots and former pilots places a nickel at the graveside of retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard "Gene" Smith Jr. during an interment ceremony at Marks Cemetery in Marks, Mississippi, Jan. 23, 2026. The gesture is a fighter pilot tradition honoring a fallen comrade's final flight. Smith was interred with full military honors following a celebration of life service held earlier that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by [U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Jessica Blocher)
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The Legacy Lives On

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. James Blech, 14th Flying Training Wing commander; Lt. Col. Simon Kassemi, 14th Operations Support Squadron commander; and Chief Master Sgt. LeBaron King, 14th FTW command chief, stand behind the family during the burial of retired Lt. Col. Richard "Gene" Smith Jr. in Marks, Mississippi, Jan. 23, 2026. Leadership from Columbus AFB attended the ceremony to pay respects to Smith, a former prisoner of war and local civic leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Jessica Blocher)
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The Legacy Lives On

Four U.S. Air Force T-38 Talons assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing perform a missing man formation flyover during a celebration of life for retired Lt. Col. Richard "Gene" Smith Jr. at Marks cemetery in Marks, Mississippi, Jan. 23, 2026. Smith, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and former prisoner of war, passed away Jan. 16, 2026.
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The Legacy Lives On

A family member delivers a eulogy during the celebration of life for retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard "Gene" Smith Jr. at First Presbyterian Church in West Point, Mississippi, Jan. 23, 2026. Smith served 19 years in the Air Force and was a cornerstone of the Columbus Air Force Base and West Point communities.
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The Legacy Lives On

Guest speaker retired Col. Nick P. Ardillo Jr. addresses the congregation during a memorial service for retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard "Gene" Smith Jr. at First Presbyterian Church in West Point, Mississippi, Jan. 23, 2026. The service honored Smith's legacy of military service and his continued involvement with the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blocher)
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Introduction to Pilot Training

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Ashton Boxley tests the fuel from a Cessna at Falcon Field, Atlanta, Ga, on Jan. 21, 2026. Pilots ensure that the correct fuel type is used and that there are no impurities in the fuel before take-off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylie Dille)
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Introduction to Pilot Training

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Ashton Boxley looks into the cockpit of a Cessna at Falcon Field, Atlanta, Ga, on Jan. 21, 2026. Boxley was preparing for a solo cross-country flight which is a milestone moment in introductory pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylie Dille)
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14FTW Deputy Commander

Official photo Col. Jesper R. Stubbendorff, Deputy Commander, 14th Flying Training Wing
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AETC Commander Visit

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, recognizes Capt. Austin Dreyer, 14th Student Squadron class commander, with a commanders challenge coin during an immersion visit on 28 August 2025, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Robinson visited multiple support squadrons throughout the visit and met with junior officers and enlisted members who contribute to the 14th Flying Training Wing mission to train world-class pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Morgan Cooper)
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