Sept. 2, 2020 AETC tests new, innovative way of helicopter pilot training Two 23rd Flying Training Squadron TH-1H Hueys stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and fourteen personnel, traveled to Columbus Air Force base for training as part of the Undergraduate Helicopter Training Next (UHTN) program. Columbus AFB answered a support request to provide physiology training for
Aug. 19, 2020 Youth Center actively maintains safety, creativity during COVID-19 The coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges for parents and families at Columbus Air Force Base, compelling more innovation on new ways of learning and caretaking.
Aug. 11, 2020 14 FTW CC congratulates SUPT Class 20-20/21 graduates with speech Col. Seth Graham, 14th Flying Training Wing commander congratulated Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-20/21 at their graduation ceremony August 7, 2020, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Aug. 10, 2020 SLOs: Helping any, every school issue School liaison officers (SLO) have the job of making sure Airmen and their families have the best experience possible when dealing with their child’s education.The SLOs have various responsibilities including school transition support, deployment support, home school support, community connections,
Aug. 6, 2020 ATC Tower gains new position, first two Airmen earn ratings The first two Airmen ever in the Columbus AFB Air Traffic Control Tower are now certified in the Tower Coordinator (CT) position.
July 27, 2020 Spears welcomed to 14th OG as new commander Col. Justin Spears, 14th Operations Group commander, took command of the 14th OG at a change of command ceremony on July 24, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
July 20, 2020 McElhinney delivers final speech to SUPT Class 20-18/19 Col. Tom McElhinney III, 14th Operations Group commander, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-18/19 Graduation on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
July 20, 2020 First Sergeant Symposium expands understanding Columbus Air Force Base’s Additional First Sergeant Symposium was held at the 14th Flying Training Wing’s education center for five sergeants ranking from E-6 to E-7.
July 17, 2020 Columbus AFB medical Airmen ensure readiness through TCCC The 14th Medical Group held the Wing’s first on-site Tactical Combat Casualty Care All Combatants course July 16, 2020, at the Kortiz Clinic, training 10 medics from Columbus Air Force Base. The course provides medics with life-saving skills in addition to tactical field care, tactical evacuation
July 13, 2020 Columbus AFB safely celebrates 4th of July during BLAZE Fest Fireworks show Fireworks light up the night sky over Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. during the BLAZE Fest Fireworks show, July 3, 2020. The 20-minute fireworks show was livestreamed on Facebook live to allow as much participation in the Independence Day holiday while practicing safe social distancing procedures.
