Robersons discuss challenges, change at Columbus AFB

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and his wife, Cheryl, sat down for an interview with Columbus Air Force Base Public Affairs Airmen after visiting members of Team BLAZE Sept. 13, 2016. Roberson was able to see the wing’s mission first-hand and explained how

Legacy of valor, tradition of excellence: Delivering airpower to the joint warfighter since 1947

At the core of the Air Force, on its 69th birthday, is the diversity of more than 600,000 Airmen. Our success, past, present and future, is tied to the professionalism, dedication, skill and heroism of the total force.

Roberson and Staton speak of airpower, innovation during all call

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, AETC command chief, held an all call Sept. 12 at Kaye Auditorium during their visit of Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Columbus was the last stop of their tour of about 30 bases to

AETC Commander visits Team BLAZE

AF to reduce additional duties

Airmen need more time to focus on their core missions.Air Force senior leaders said that’s the message they received from Airmen and it’s the reason they made the decision to reduce additional duties. In a memorandum to Airmen released Aug. 19, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air

Columbus AFB fire station awarded accredited status

The Columbus Air Force Base Fire Emergency Services in Columbus, Mississippi has received Accredited Status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program.  Mr. Gilbert Montoya, the

Say "No" to suicide

At this moment, there are over seven billion people in this world; seven billion lives are separated by land and sea, cultural differences and socio-economic backgrounds, but fundamentally, our hearts beat the same, our eyes open each morning to the start of a new day and dreams of a life full of

From Scorn to Worn: The curious history of seat belts

According to the Traffic Safety Center at the University of California Berkeley, seat belts are “the single most effective motor vehicle occupant safety device yet developed for older children and adults.” Seat belts have existed in some form since the early days of automobiles, but they’ve changed

AETC A4/7 returns to visit Columbus AFB

Team BLAZE was honored with a visit by Gilbert Montoya, Director of Logistics, Installations and Mission Support, from Air Education and Training Command Aug. 31 at Columbus Air Force Base. Montoya began his visit meeting senior wing leaders and receiving a 14th Flying Training Wing mission briefing

SUPT class 17-13 volunteers at Riverwalk

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 17-13 volunteered to spend their weekend cleaning and picking up trash in downtown Columbus Aug 27 at the Riverwalk throughout and around the 4.2 mile walking trail. The class hopes to volunteer every few months with the local community. (Courtesy