Oct. 4, 2021 81 FS says farewell to last Nigerian Air Force class The 81st Fighter Squadron hosted training with the Nigerian Air Force on the A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft since September 2020, and has graduated its final class at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 2, 2021.
April 7, 2021 14th CONS helps replace BX roof, improves QoL The 14th Contracting Squadron aided in the recent replacement of the Base Exchange’s roof to improve the quality of life for Airmen and their families at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.In total, the project cost $617,589 and took nearly 4 months to complete.
March 16, 2021 Team Blaze hosts “Burger Burn” for AFAF kickoff Team Blaze hosted a “Burger Burn” in support of the Air Force Assistance Fund March 12, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Columbus AFB members who attended the event had various food options, including burgers and bratwursts. All proceeds went to the AFAF.
Feb. 11, 2021 Columbus AFB commemorates Tuskegee Airmen The Airmen of Columbus Air Force Base make history everyday by providing exceptional pilots to project airpower across the globe but now they have a very special tie to our Air Force legacy.On the 10th of February, the 41st Flying Training Squadron officially opened an innovation flight room and
Feb. 1, 2021 14th LRS commander recognized; brings home award U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Kennedy, 14th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, was awarded with the Air Education and Training Command’s Outstanding Logistics Readiness Field Grade Officer of the Year award for 2020, on January 25, 2021.
Jan. 20, 2021 Controller commemorated with 40 years of ATC Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Walter Boltwood, assistant Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) controller, celebrated 40 accumulated years of air traffic control with friends and family at the ATC tower on January 7, 2021, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Dec. 15, 2020 Ceremonial guardsman recognized It is tradition for senior leadership to present airmen with a coin for exceptionally demonstrating the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.
Dec. 15, 2020 Columbus AFB hosts two graduations amidst COVID-19 regulations Thirty-two pilots graduated from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. on Dec. 11, 2020.In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the larger class was spilt up into two ceremonies, allowing proper social distancing among the graduates and family members
Dec. 3, 2020 14th CES wins dual AETC awards The 14th Flying Training Wing’s Civil Engineer Squadron brings home the gold with not one but two Air Education and Training Command 2020 Civil Engineer Awards.
Nov. 23, 2020 Hometown Missourians form bond in Mississippi Sometimes Airmen forget how small and connected the Air Force actually is. Nearly every Airman is connected to another Airman from relationships made at prior assignments or training.Although the Air Force is one giant network of people, it’s not common for two members from the same hometown to end
