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  • Gould echoes Risner’s keys to success

    Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Gould, former Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to speak at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 15-10 graduation June 12.Accompanying him was his wife, retired Col. Paula Gould, a

  • Community opens joint small arms range

    It became an historic day on May 8, 2015, when Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant came to Lowndes County, Mississippi, to officially open a new small arms range. The range will be used jointly by Columbus Air Force Base Airmen, Lowndes County, city of Columbus and other local law enforcement

  • Integrated Lodging Program Pilot launched for DTS

    On June 15, 2015, the Department of Defense will launch a new Integrated Lodging Program Pilot through the Defense Travel System (DTS) that will direct travelers who are TDY to select pilot sites to stay in government (DoD) or preferred commercial lodging facilities.  This program will ensure that

  • Celebrating the red, white, blue

    Every year, Flag Day is celebrated across the United States on June 14. For many, the United States flag is a symbol of freedom, a symbol of honor, and a symbol of courage.What is the reason behind Flag Day and how did it begin? It all started a few hundred years ago, following America's victory in

  • Top 10 recycling facts with Mike and Mike

    Many people know recycling is good to do, but do you know why?The main reasons are for resource conservation and avoiding disposal costs, however there are many more reasons to recycle specific to Columbus Air Force Base.A list of the top ten reasons to recycle at Columbus AFB are listed below and

  • Lott takes command of 14th CPTS

    Col. John Nichols, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, hands the 14th Comptroller Squadron guidon to Maj. Rickey Lott, the new 14th CPTS Commander, at a change of command ceremony June 5 at the Fire Department. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Melissa Doublin)

  • Team BLAZE supports local community with Feds Feed Families campaign

    Columbus Air Force Base has begun its Feds Feed Families campaign for members of Team BLAZE to donate various goods.Each year the campaign runs from June 1 to Aug. 31 for non-perishable food item donations from the base to be given to local families in need."It's a nationwide campaign that helps

  • Autocross drivers 'blaze' across Columbus AFB ramp

    The Mississippi Region of the Sports Car Club of America held the first 2015 Columbus Air Force Base two-day Autocross event May 30-31 on the SAC ramp.The event occurs on base several times a year and allows drivers to race their personal vehicles around a track, competing against others for the