News

  • Sexual assault survivor: 'You are not alone'

     I remember the day like it was yesterday. My heartbeat echoed in my head as I attempted to dry my sweaty hands on my jeans. I was 21 years old, sitting in a Korean court room, waiting to be questioned by prosecutors. How I ended up there was unreal. Just a few months earlier I was happy; I had a

  • Kowalski teaches AF family values at graduation

    Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, Deputy Commander, U.S. Strategic Command Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 3, to speak at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 15-07's graduation ceremony.As an accomplished B-52 pilot and an experienced leader as

  • Earth Day 2015 Recycling Facts

    · Recycling just 48 cans is the energy equivalent of conserving one gallon of gas· Since 1990, the paper recovered through U.S. recycling efforts would fill 200 football stadiums to a height of 100 feet· The most recycled consumer product in America is the automobile, with 26 cars being recycled

  • What is the Air Force Aid Society?

    Since 1942, the Air Force Aid Society has helped Airmen and their families in times of need. It may be for an everyday expense like a utility bill, something far more unexpected like the need to fly home for a family funeral, or a request for a special piece of medical equipment to improve the

  • Columbus AFB celebrates UEI rating

    In celebration of passing the Unit Effectiveness Inspection with a rating of "Effective," Columbus Air Force Base held a burger burn April 1 in Freedom Park.Airmen were treated to burgers and an afternoon of sports during the celebration. They participated in a variety of activities such as 3-on-3

  • Columbus AFB rated as effective by inspectors

    Columbus Air Force Base's unit effectiveness inspection concluded March 30 with the 14th Flying Training Wing receiving a rating of 'effective'. Among other criteria needed to garner an effective rating, an installation must meet all requirements set forth by the inspector general and personnel must

  • 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