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  • New Urgent Care Pilot Program for Prime Beneficiaries

    To increase access to care, the Department of Defense is launching an Urgent Care Pilot Program for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries. This program allows Prime enrollees two visits to a network or TRICARE authorized provider without a referral or prior authorization.  The Urgent Care Pilot Program,

  • 14th MDG passes Joint Commission survey

    The 14th Medical Group was recently surveyed by the Joint Commission and received a three-year medical accreditation.The Joint Commission is a United States-based nonprofit organization that accredits more than 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.A majority of state

  • Team BLAZE holds Holocaust Memorial Museum

    Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Reynard and Master Sgt. Carmina Beedle, Holocaust Memorial volunteers, hand information to Staff Sgt. Maria Schinella, 14th Medical Operations Squadron, and other attendees during the museum event May 5 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Attendees were shown the history of

  • 14th MDG Pharmacy serves Team BLAZE in new ways

    Over the last year, the 14th Medical Group has undergone many changes, and the pharmacy is no different. From decreasing patient wait times to an average of 17 minutes, to implementing new patient safety measures, the Columbus Air Force Base Pharmacy is diligently working to take care of the active

  • Team BLAZE members volunteer to clean up Lil-BLAZEr Park

    Spouses, Airmen, and other dependents volunteer their Saturday morning to clean up the Lil-BLAZEr Park located across the street from the Bowling Alley April 30 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Several Team BLAZE members brought buckets, sponges and soap while the Fire Station provided the

  • Airmen, families honor lives of Holocaust victims

    Team BLAZE members pause for a moment of silence May 4 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, in observance of the lives lost during the Holocaust. Members then took the time to commence a Vigil Walk together nearby. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

  • Wilken earns first quarter Diamond Sharp award

    The 2016 First Quarter Diamond Sharp Award recipient is Senior Airman Karlyn Wilken, 14th Operations Support Squadron, currently serving as the 14th Flying Training Wing command chief executive assistant.  The Diamond Sharp Award is a recognition program run by the Columbus Air Force Base first

  • Eight enlisted Airmen promoted at ceremony

    Eight of Team BLAZE's enlisted Airmen were promoted during the enlisted promotion ceremony April 29 in the Kaye Auditorium.Promoted during the month of April were:Staff Sgt. Dawn Edwards, 14th Medical Operations SquadronStaff Sgt. Joel Molina, 14th Civil Engineer SquadronStaff Sgt. Viviana Zittel,

  • Quarterly awards ceremony distinguishes great performers

    The 14th Flying Training Wing’s best of the best were showcased during the first quarterly awards ceremony of 2016 April 29 in the Kaye Auditorium.  The Team BLAZE first quarter award winners are: Airman of the Quarter: Airman 1st Class Samuel Miller, 14th Medical Operations SquadronNCO of the

  • Team BLAZE Airmen attend 21st annual retreat

    Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base and their families pause for a group photo at the 21st Annual Christian Retreat at Lake Forest Ranch in Macon, Mississippi. The retreat was held April 22-24 and was sponsored by the Chapel’s Protestant Parish. (Courtesy photo)