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  • Foglesong emphasizes core values, unity to newest aviators

    Retired Air Force Gen. Robert "Doc" Foglesong visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 13, 2015, to speak at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 15-05's graduation ceremony.Foglesong earned his wings at Columbus AFB. His aviation career includes more than 4,280 flying hours,

  • Harencak urges for continued excellence

    Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak, Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. spoke at the Columbus Air Force Bases Annual Awards Ceremony Feb. 6 at the Columbus Club.Harencak began his speech by talking about the incredible

  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

    On Oct. 31, 1991, President George Bush signed Executive Order 12780.  Like all Executive Orders, this order has the full force of law. In signing this order, Bush declared that all Federal Agencies will promote cost-effective waste reduction and recycling of reusable materials from wastes generated

  • 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