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July 31, 2025
Eye of the Storm

Hundreds of moving dots on the radar whirled around the Columbus airspace as rows of Airmen monitored their flight paths in the darkness of the Radar Approach Control room. The silhouette of a figure stood at the center of the storm, orchestrating the aerial ballet to ensure the safety of hundreds
July 30, 2025
Warrior’s Edge in Pilot Training

Warrior's Edge is a mental training emphasizing deliberate, science-backed approaches to mental fitness for Airmen.
July 21, 2025
Newcomers Orientation Expands With Team 14 Community Connections

Newcomers Orientation is a monthly event hosted by the 14th Force Support Squadron designed to welcome new Student Pilots and Airmen to the community. This month, the orientation included a new feature; Team 14 Community Connections.
July 17, 2025
High Heat, Higher Standards: What Restaurants Know About Operational Excellence

In the world of high-performance organizations, there’s often a tendency to look to Silicon Valley tech giants, Fortune 500 companies, or elite special operations units for inspiration. But sometimes, the best lessons on leadership, discipline, and operational excellence can be found not in a
July 3, 2025
14th Medical Group Strengthens Pilot Readiness

Three flight surgeons at Columbus AFB recently obtained their Aviation Medical Examiner Certifications to administer required flight physicals for students starting Initial Pilot training (IPT) at select civilian aviation programs.
June 27, 2025
Eagle Eyes: AFOSI urges vigilance as global threats persist

As global tensions rise and threats to military personnel and installations evolve, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) is calling on all Airmen, Guardians, civilian employees and family members to report suspicious activity. Through the Eagle Eyes program, AFOSI empowers
June 27, 2025
Te'o assumes command of 14th Civil Engineer Squadron at Columbus AFB

Lt. Col. Mercy Te'o assumed command of the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron during a ceremony held Wednesday at Fire Station One on Columbus Air Force Base.
June 24, 2025
Striking Speed: Honoring the Legacy of the 50th Flying Training Squadron

After more than five decades of shaping the Air Force’s fighter pilot corps, the 50th Flying Training Squadron will be officially inactivated July 2, 2025, as part of the Air Force's ongoing modernization of pilot training.
June 20, 2025
14th Security Forces Change of Command

The 14th Security Forces Squadron Change of Command ceremony was held on 13 June 2025, at the Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., Event Center. Out-going commander Maj. Kyle A. Buss relinquished command to Maj. Andrew D. Metz.
June 4, 2025
Columbus AFB Comptroller Squadron Champions Financial Excellence, Secures $23.1M for Training Transformation

The 14th Comptroller Squadron (CPTS) at Columbus Air Force Base is redefining what it means to deliver strategic financial support, having secured $23.1 million to fuel a major transformation in pilot training infrastructure. Their financial expertise and foresight are enabling Columbus AFB to play