shiloh

Airmen from the T-6 squadrons on Columbus Air Force Base pose in front of Fraley Field on April 20. Fraley field was where the battle of Shiloh began, as Union soldiers came into contact with tens of thousands of Confederate soldiers. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Englar)

sushi

La Vida Nethercutt, Commissary Store Director, and Col. Scott Frickenstein, 14th Mission Support Group Commander, work together to cut the ribbon to symbolize the grand opening of the brand-new sushi bar in the Commissary May 7. The sushi bar will feature freshly-prepared sushi rolls that will be available to patrons as soon as the Commissary opens its doors. (U.S. Air Force Photo by/ Airman 1st Class Stephanie Englar)

See Me Save Me

Seven new Rider Coaches augment the Team BLAZE motorcycle safety program and support the 14th Flying Training Wing’s mission to Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen and Feed the Fight! These Rider Coaches were recently trained by members of the 14th FTW and will help ensure all new and experienced motorcycle riders receive the training required. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

AFGSC CC

Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, speaks to the audience at the Columbus Air Force Base Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 13-08 Graduation Apr. 26 at Kaye Auditorium. Kowalski gave 23 of the world’s newest Air Force pilots advice on their careers and insight into AFGSC. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Charles Dickens)

SARC5k

Personal Fitness photo- Airmen take off from the starting line in the Warrior 5k run April 12 during Sexual Assault Prevention and Response month on Columbus Air Force Base. The Fitness Center often hosts 5k runs for a multitude of different reasons, that range anywhere between awareness for social issues to fun group fitness. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Englar)

Hepburn

Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn speaks during the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 13-07 graduation April 5 in the Kaye Auditorium here. Hepburn is the Commander, 59th Medical Wing, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base Can Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Charles Dickens)

434Ride

The simple yet bold key ring tag offered by the 434-RIDE program offers a reminder to Airmen: if you are out drinking, have a plan. One side of the tag has a place for Airmen to write in a wingman’s name and number that can come pick them up if in need, while the other side offers the number to 434-RIDE to call in case of all plans falling through.(U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Englar)

ALS

The sixteen graduates of Airman Leadership School Class 13-3 pause for a photo with Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon, 14th FTW Command Chief, and guest speaker Chief Master Sgt. Garth Meade, 42nd Air Base Wing Command Chief. ALS is a five-week long professional military education course that arms senior airmen with the skills and knowledge needed to perform as front-line supervisors in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Chase Hedrick)

CAFB BTZ March 26

Maj. Joseph Ringer, 14th Security Forces Squadron Commander and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Martin, 14th SFS Superintendent, accept senior airman Below-The-Zone on behalf of Airman 1st Class Tiffani Potter, 14th SFS from Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander and Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon, 14th FTW Command Chief. Potter is currently deployed to an undisclosed location (U.S. Air Force Photo/Elizabeth Owens)

CAFB BTZ March 26

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Farinas, 14th Medical Operations Squadron is awarded senior airman Below-The-Zone by Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander and Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon, 14th FTW Command Chief. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Elizabeth Owens)

February C3 Airman of the Month: Ordorica

1st Lt. Salvador Ordorica, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Charles Dickens)

Columbus AFB hosts young survivor

Jacon Partlow, Pilot for a Day participant poses next to his name on a T-38 Talon on March 8 at Columbus Air Force Base. Partlow, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia back in 2009, spent the day experiencing life as a pilot in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Doublin)

Isler fini flight

Col. Matt Isler poses with his family following his fini-flight on March 4. Isler will be leaving his position as 14th Flying Training Wing Vice Commander to join Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii as the Executive Officer to the Commander, Pacific Air Forces; Air Component Commander for U.S. Pacific Command; and Executive Director, Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Chase Hedrick)

Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.

Capt. William Staley, 14th Student Squadron, reads "The Foot Book" by Dr. Seuss to a student at West Lowndes Elementary School March 1 in Columbus, Miss. Students spent the morning listening to stories by Dr. Seuss and eating green eggs and ham in celebration of Seuss's birthday. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Englar)

CAFB ATC

Senior Airman Jared Perkins and Airman 1st Class Christopher Coover, 14th Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Controllers observe the Columbus AFB airfield Feb. 27. Columbus AFB was named the busiest Air Traffic Control facility in the Air Force at a total 377,835 air traffic movements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chase Hedrick)

T-1 sim

A T-1 simulator pilot participates in the first networked T-1 simulator sorties at Columbus AFB Feb. 1. During this networked simulator mission, two separate T-1 simulators can see and communicate with each other during the flight. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

Oldest CAFB IP

Lt. Col. Gordon Kimpel and Lt. Col. Bruce Benyshek, 50th Flying Training Squadron, stand beside the T-38C Talon that they flew Kimpel’s final flight in on Feb. 8. This was Kimpel’s last flight before retiring from active duty, after being voluntarily recalled to active duty. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Sonic Johnson)

Columbus AFB CUI 2013

Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander announces the results of the Columbus Air force Base's Consolidated Unit Inspection to the base Airmen at a picnic Monday. The 14 FTW met or exceeded standards for all nine scheduled and one no-notice inspections representing over 61,000 compliance items at the base. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Sonic Johnson)

EFAC

Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing commander and Bill Quick, American Legion Post 69 president, sign a Memorandum of Understanding that states Post 69 will host Columbus Air Force Base’s Emergency Family Assistance Center on Jan. 24 at the Post with Col. Scott Frickenstein, 14th Mission Support Group commander and Sarah Edwards, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary State President look-on. If the base cannot support the EFAC at the Columbus AFB Airman and Family Readiness Center, the American Legion will provide work center space. The EFAC provides a one-stop shop for emergency assistance to Airmen and their families during crisis events. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Sonic Johnson)

A winning team

Members of Team BLAZE huddle together to strategize and overcome challenges and obstacles that oppose Columbus AFB. No matter what uniform is worn to work, each person has an integral role to play in mission success and ensuring the 14th Flying Training Wing is the premier pilot training wing with the world's best Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Charles Dickens)

CAFB Snow Jan 17 2013

The Columbus Air Force Base fitness center weathers the snow Jan. 17. Many Columbus AFB service providers such as the Child Development Center and Youth Center reported to work early to ensure Airman and their families could recieve needed support.

CAFB Snow Jan 17 2013

Snow falls on the Columbus Air Force Base Chapel Jan. 17. Columbus Air Force Base recieved two inches of snow Thursday morning according to measurements by the 14th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight

CAFB Snow Jan 17 2013

Columbus Air Force Base mission essential personnel drive to work Jan. 17. Work reporting was delayed Thursday morning due to hazardous road conditions.

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander welcomes back Airmen of Columbus Air Force Base after the holidays during a Commander’s Call in Kaye Auditorium. Sears spoke on CUI preparation, reverting focus back to the mission and many other topics during the calls. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Charles Dickens)