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. 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.
Aug. 21, 2019 Team BLAZE triumphs over the competition at 2019 FAIP flag championship Columbus Air Force Base sent about 65 pilots to this year’s FAIP Flag competition from Aug. 9-11, hosted at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, where they won overall best performance amongst all the competitions held.
Aug. 15, 2019 International military student officers help build worldwide partnerships Airmen at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, don’t just create the next generation of aviators for the world’s greatest Air Force; Columbus Airmen also help bolster international relationships by training partner nation pilots.
July 17, 2019 Columbus provides better outlook on aircrew flight equipment Maj. Saily Rodriguez, the Systems Program Office (SPO) female fitment program manager, and Maj. Christianne Opresko, HAF/A3 (Headquarters Air Force/Operations) chief aircrew support branch and chief of staff for the Air force Physiological Episodes Action Team, visited Columbus Air Force Base,
July 1, 2019 Weeks discusses economic impact, announces future plans at BCC luncheon Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, spoke to members of the Base Community Council June 20 during a luncheon at the Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
June 14, 2019 Columbus AFB Airmen, families celebrate Diversity Day Members of Team BLAZE gathered for the second annual Diversity Day at the Club on June 7, hosted by the 14th Flying Training Wing Equal Opportunity office.
June 13, 2019 BLAZE Fest to celebrate Independence Day, UPT 50-year anniversary Get ready for food, fun and fireworks at the upcoming BLAZE Fest along Lockhart and Shumake Streets July 3 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
June 7, 2019 Motorcycle safety course available at Columbus AFB, opportunity to become a trainer Summer time can be a popular time for motorcyclist, and for members of Team Blaze that want to ride their bikes on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, they first must check in with the base safety office.
June 7, 2019 Vaughan’s advice to the newest aviators: ‘Master your craft’ Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, the Special Assistant to the Director of Training and Readiness, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, congratulated 34 of the Air Force’s and partner nations’ newest pilots during the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-10/16’s graduation ceremony May 31 at