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  • F-22s visit Team BLAZE

    An F-22 Raptor sits on the SAC ramp April 20 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Twelve F-22s from the 94th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, visited the 14th Flying Training Wing to generate interest in students to fly this airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class

  • New Honorary Commanders named, outbound recognized

    The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted an Honorary Commander reception April 19 at the Columbus Club. The reception was hosted to induct the wing’s newest Honorary Commanders into the program, and to recognize the outgoing commanders. Columbus Air Force Base prides itself on its good relations with

  • MSU students tour Columbus AFB

    Aerospace Engineering students from Mississippi State University got the chance to apply the concepts they learned in the classroom in a real-world environment during a tour April 12 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.  The students started their tour off with a wing mission brief, detailing

  • Local car club chapter holds race on Columbus AFB

    The local Mississippi chapter of the Sports Car Club of America roared onto SAC ramp during a two-day Autocross event April 16-17 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The car racing event was open to all Columbus AFB Airmen as well as pre-registered off-base participants.  The Autocross is an

  • Doolittle Raiders honored during 74th anniversary at JBSA-Randolph

    The World War II Doolittle Raiders were honored during aceremony marking the 74th anniversary of their Tokyo raid April 18 at JointBase San Antonio-Randolph.On the same day, in 1942, Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy"Doolittle led a select team of 80 pilots, gunners, navigators and bombardiers asthey flew 16

  • Forecasters receive training on weather instruments

    The 14th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight trained on forecasting instruments April 5 including the Tactical Meteorological Observing System at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The instrument helps provide weather information to forecasters so they can observe weather trends, take data

  • Columbus AFB offers new Single Parents Group

    I have now been a single parent in the military for two years. All I have to say is “Holy Cow, this is hard!” I give mad props to those who have been doing this much longer than I. With that said, in my time as a single parent I have noticed some very challenging situations only a single parent in

  • Update database, save lives, continue mission

    Imagine yourself in your work area and one of your co-workers falls to the floor grasping at their chest. What would be your first reaction? Perhaps the best reaction would be to ask that person about their condition and call 911 after determining the severity of your coworker’s situation. While

  • Airmen volunteer at Mayor's Unity Picnic

    Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base serve fried catfish meals to members of the community April 2 at the Mayor’s Unity Picnic. Over 1,000 pounds of catfish was served to over 2,000 attendees. (Courtesy photo/Vanessa Brown)