Feb. 28, 2020 Prior Columbus AFB air traffic controller now manages 1 of busiest control centers in US A prior Columbus Air Force Base air traffic controller now manages one of the busiest ATC centers in the United States, handling an average of 2.3 million aircraft operations annually.
Feb. 13, 2020 Innovation flight augments pilot training through VR technology Columbus Air Force Base’s Innovation Flight has continued their efforts to integrate virtual reality technology into pilot training creating quality pilots for the Air Force faster.
Feb. 13, 2020 Columbus AFB instructor pilots mentor cadets Five 14th Flying Training Wing instructor pilots from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, visited Marion Military Institute, in Marion, Alabama, Feb. 10 to answer cadets’ questions about Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Feb. 11, 2020 Columbus AFB provides aerial support for joint, multi-national exercise Pilots and student pilots at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, have and will continue to take part in exercise Southern Strike from Feb. 3-13, traveling back and forth to Gulfport, Mississippi.Southern Strike is hosted by the Mississippi National Guard in multiple states across the southeast.
Feb. 10, 2020 Columbus AFB highlights best of the best during Annual Awards Out of 17 categories, only 17 can win an Annual Award trophy; much like any competition, the margins were tight and all nominees, as well as recipients, worked hard year-round to receive recognition for 2019 achievements.
Feb. 3, 2020 Instructor pilots: Creating world-class aviators In the U.S., an Air Force instructor pilot’s job is to nurture the transition of a casual officer into becoming a world-class aviator; instructor pilots feed the fight directly and have a significant role, not only in the Air Force, but the Department of Defense as a whole.
Jan. 29, 2020 Marooned Balloons During a recent routine stormwater inspection, near the north end of the flightline, a Mylar birthday balloon was found in the drainage area. Balloons that find their way to the outdoor environment pose risks to birds and aquatic animals; not to mention the potential danger to aircraft engines.
Jan. 28, 2020 BCC Luncheon discusses ways to close gap between military, communities The Base Community Council met for their quarterly luncheon Jan. 23, at the Lion Hills Center in Columbus, Mississippi.
Jan. 23, 2020 14th FTW inducts newest honorary commanders during ceremony The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted an induction ceremony Jan. 21 at the Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to recognize its newest honorary commanders.
Jan. 23, 2020 Tap Code: Former POW, wife connect with Columbus AFB Airmen Retired Air Force Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris and his wife Louise signed more than 130 books for members of Team BLAZE at the Columbus Event Center here Jan. 10.