News

  • Bird feeders endanger CAFB

    As our Columbus Air Force Base aviators fulfill their mission on a daily basis, they constantly face the threat of wildlife strikes.In 2014, several 14th Flying Training Wing aircraft struck 113 birds causing over $370,000 in damages. Not only do bird strikes cost a significant amount of money, it

  • Nigerian delegation visits Columbus

    The Nigerian air force Director of Training, Air Vice Marshal Christopher Emeka Okoye and the Nigerian Embassy Naval and Air Attaché Air Commodore Muhammad Aminu Yakubu visited the 14th Flying Training Wing Aug. 23 and 24.The delegation visited Columbus Air Force Base to check in on the Nigerian air

  • Columbus Airman found guilty during court-martial

    On Aug. 18, a Columbus Air Force Base Airman First Class was convicted in a general court-martial.The Airman was charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child, by lewd acts, in violation of Article 120b, Uniform Code of Military Justice. Investigation into the misconduct began after the Airman's wife

  • EMS, EMS or EMS?

    The military loves acronyms.  Most people would understand "ASAP", "M-16" or "Sgt." if they saw it, but EMS may forever be the one that shows up after you call 911; at least to me and everyone I directly ask.Apparently we have at least three people at Columbus Air Force Base that have "EMS manager"

  • Simmons encourages new aviators

    Brig. Gen. Jesse Simmons, Georgia Air National Guard Commander, spoke to Columbus Air Force Base's newest Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training graduates Aug. 14 in the Kaye Auditorium.During his speech Simmons spoke of stories from his personal experience relating to what it will take to succeed

  • Eighteen Team BLAZE Airmen selected for staff sergeant

    Congratulations to Columbus Air Force Base's newest staff sergeant selectees:Rommel Aquino, 14th Security Forces SquadronSarah Bruce, 14th Operations Support SquadronRobert Carino, 14th Medical Operations SquadronKwadwo Dankyi, 14th MDOSKyle Ellis, 14th OSSStephanie Englar, 14th Wing Staff

  • Plastic: the good, bad, ugly facts

    Project AWARE is all about what is happening to our waterways, beaches, reefs and oceans from a recreational diving perspective.Their perspective is focused on recreational diving, but it is directly related to what we are doing here in Columbus, Mississippi, on dry land. Their biggest concern right

  • Boy Scouts: recreational activity for youth

    Boy Scouts of America is a national program for young men from 11-18 years old that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participatory citizenship, and develops personal fitness. Many BLAZE members were once Scouts themselves. Within the local area, there are many opportunities