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  • 14th FTW receives outstanding unit award

    Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the 14th Flying Training Wing as the recipient of the Outstanding Unit Award.Those permanently assigned to the 14th FTW from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, are eligible for the award. This includes reservists, guard members and those

  • Harencak to speak at annual awards banquet

    Every year, Airmen of Columbus Air Force Base strive to participate in the prestigious annual awards banquet which awards civilian, enlisted and officer Airmen for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.This year's banquet was visited by guest speaker Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak,

  • Columbus AFB mourns loss of CPTS civilian Airman

    A civilian Airman assigned to Columbus Air Force Base passed away Jan. 27 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.   Ellen Staples, 14th Comptroller Squadron's Quality Assurance Manager, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening.A memorial was held for Mrs. Staples Feb. 4 at

  • Professional development briefed at first Lunch and Learn

    An informational Lunch and Learn was held Jan. 30, 2015, at the Columbus Club.Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, 14th Operation Support Squadron Chief Controller and the leader of professional development in the Top 3, hosted the event.Many Airmen from the rank of senior airman to master sergeant gathered to

  • Eleven enlisted Airmen promoted at ceremony

    Eleven of Team BLAZE's enlisted Airmen were promoted during the enlisted promotion ceremony Jan. 29 at the Columbus Club.Promoted during the months of December and January were:Senior Airman Derek Zembsch, 14th Security Forces SquadronSenior Airman Juliana White, 14th Comptroller SquadronSenior

  • 14th LRS continues to support CAFB mission

    The 14th Logistics Readiness Squadron encompasses four flights which include material management, fuels management, deployment and distribution and vehicle management.All of them are critical to supporting the mission of Columbus Air Force Base.Material management handles the equipment needed for

  • Who is Shumake?

    (Editor's note: This is the second article in a continuation of a 2014 series on the memorializations on Columbus Air Force Base.)The streets of Columbus Air Force Base are not just streets; they also mean so much more than just a name.They are named after honored Airmen who have important history

  • Mission Audition seeks Airmen for Tops In Blue

    Do you like to entertain and bring joy to others?  Would you like to have the chance to give back to your fellow Airmen while traveling all over the world? Air Force Entertainment wants to know, because you still have a chance to audition for the 2015 Tops In Blue World Tour! Maybe you thought you

  • AETC commander encourages SUPT Class 15-04 graduates

    Gen. Robin Rand, Commander of Air Education and Training Command, spoke to the Air Force's newest pilots during Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 15-04's graduation Jan. 23.The general and Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, AETC Command Chief, visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi,

  • AETC command chief visits Columbus AFB

    Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, Command Chief of Air Education and Training Command, recently spent time with Team BLAZE Airmen at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Tapia and Gen. Robin Rand, AETC commander, visited the base Jan. 22-23, 2015.Rand and Tapia attended a reception Jan. 22 at the