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  • Loe takes command of 37th FTS

    Col. James Boster, 14th Operations Group Commander, hands the guidon for the 37th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Jason Loe, the new 37th FTS Commander, June 4 at an official change of command ceremony at the Fire Department. The ceremony signifies a formal transfer of authority and

  • Mold prevention, control: keep things clean, dry

    Welcome to Columbus, Mississippi, the Friendly City. Allow me to introduce you to your new neighbors, mold and mildew. Actually, they are like Superman and Clark Kent; the same person just different disguises. Warm, damp weather promotes mold and prevention is a must.First things first, you should

  • Getting 'Fit to Fight' just became more convenient

    As part of an Air Force services transformation initiative, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, is one of the next Air Force Fitness Centers to implement unmanned hours at its fitness center, making it accessible 24/7.Prior to Columbus AFB opening their doors 24/7, test bases drew over 25,000

  • Team BLAZE remembers, honors fallen

    Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, hosted a retreat ceremony May 21 in honor of the men and women who have fallen in the line of duty.The base retreat was at Smith Plaza as base personnel lined up in formation and the U.S. flag was taken down and folded in honor of those immortalized in the

  • Blood drive held to support ASBP

    Second Lt. Christian Lindenberg, 14th Student Squadron, donates blood May 20 during the second Blood Drive this year. This drive was sponsored by the Armed Services Blood Program.  All the blood collected will be used by the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Stephanie

  • IP finds link to past at Columbus AFB

    In the hustle of day-to-day life, it is sometimes easy to forget the depth of history surrounding us every day as both Airmen and citizens. Memorial Day is a chance to remember this history and the sacrifice of those who paved the way for our future.Here in Columbus, Mississippi, often considered

  • Network telephones coming to Columbus

    Get ready for a big change to the way you make a phone call at Columbus Air Force Base in the near future.By June 6, all telephones at Columbus AFB will be converted from the current system to an internet protocol-based technology.The current telephone switch system, the Time Division Multiplexing,

  • Dispelling remotely piloted aircraft myths

    Public interest in remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) continues to grow thanks to increasing non-military uses and portrayal in popular culture. For the Air Force, remotely piloted aircraft are and will continue to be a vital mission set delivering vital airpower to combatant commanders throughout the

  • Air Force moves to bring about RPA mission relief

    The Air Force is pursuing a range of options that will, in combination with a reset in the number of sustainable combat air patrols, help alleviate long-term stress on Remotely Piloted Aircraft crews.Initial efforts were announced by the Air Force Secretary and Chief of Staff earlier this year; new