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  • Inspiring the next generation

    The morning was cloudy and hazy, but the sun soon set March 26 on a unique opportunity for two instructor pilots from the 14th Flying Training Wing, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.Capts. Dwayne L. Booker II and Brandon Jones were greeted by their parents upon landing at Dobbins Air Reserve

  • A-10s conduct training with 49th at CAFB

    Some 75th Fighter Squadron A-10s from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, came to Columbus AFB, Mississippi, to conduct air-to air training exercises with the 49th Fighter Training Squadron instructor pilots.In addition to training student pilots in Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, the 49th FTS is

  • Dental flight keeps Team BLAZE smiling

    In the midst of pilot training at Columbus Air Force Base, many Team BLAZE members may be working with smiling faces and healthy teeth throughout their day.This may be the direct effect of a visit with the 14th Medical Operations Squadron Dental Flight.With a mission of serving the dentistry needs

  • iMatter site gives AETC Airmen voice to share innovations

    Air Education and Training Command launched the iMatter website March 23, giving all command Total Force Airmen access to an AETC-specific tool for sharing innovations and improvement ideas.The concept took hold based on Gen. Robin Rand, AETC commander, hearing ideas directly from Airmen during his

  • Dollars & $ense: Permanent Change of Station Advance Pays

    Permanent Change of Station advance payments are payments only provided to members who have extraordinary expenses directly related to a government ordered relocation. The purpose of advance payments is to assist members with out-of-pocket expenses that are not reimbursable via travel claims,

  • Deli, bakery contract sought for 22 more stores

    Deli and bakery services in 22 commissaries in 12 states face temporary suspension today as the Defense Commissary Agency seeks a new contractor. Six of the 22 commissaries have sushi bars that will also be temporarily suspended.Today's announcement comes because the agency terminated two

  • Nature Trails with Mike and Mike

    Spring is here and it is time to walk or ride the nature trails.The trails are open year-round even during hunting season, as the trails are an off-limits area to gun hunting.The hike offers a self-guided tour with a trail book outlining the types of native plants found at the marked signs. There

  • Catton urges for strong core of character

    Retired Maj. Gen. Jack Catton urged all Air Force members to strive to live their lives by the Air Force core values during Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 15-06's graduation March 13 at Kaye Auditorium here.Catton, a former 14th Flying Training Wing commander, is known to Columbus as