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  • 48th unveils new tail flash

    A ceremony unveiling the new tail flash for the T-1A Jayhawks of the 48th Flying Training Squadron was held Jan. 9 at 8:48 a.m. in the Walker Center here.Tail flashes are often important to heritage and can vary by base, squadron and aircraft.In attendance for the occasion was special guest Air

  • Quarterly awards ceremony distinguishes great performers

    The 14th Flying Training Wing's best of the best were showcased during the fourth quarter awards ceremony of 2014 Jan. 7 at the Kaye Auditorium.The Team BLAZE fourth quarter award winners are:Airman of the Quarter: Airman 1st Class Darren Hussey, 14th Operations GroupNCO of the Quarter: Staff Sgt.

  • Lile Outdoors: Duck hunting tips, strategy

    (Editor's note: This is the eighth article in a series about hunting.)One of the unique advantages to being stationed at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, is the abundance of hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities.One popular type of hunting around Columbus is duck hunting. However being

  • New DoD Policy on Allotments

    Statement on Allotment Policy ChangeIn June 2013, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel directed the Comptroller to form an interagency team in response to a major enforcement action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The team assessed changes in our military allotment system to prevent

  • A Year in Review: 2014

    During 2014, the 14th Flying Training Wing BLAZE Team members at Columbus Air Force Base experienced many notable achievements as well as a few challenges.That said the wing accomplished its primary mission to produce military pilots, during fiscal 2014, as reflected in the successful graduation of

  • AETC, Columbus websites undergoing extreme makeover

    Air Education and Training Command websites have begun migration to a new standard design.During the migration process, AETC pages may experience minor errors or page redirects if a user attempts to access certain links.The migration process for Headquarters AETC's website is expected to be

  • Columbus AFB New Year Holiday hours

    Most Columbus Air Force Base organizations will be closed Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year Holiday. Many will also be closed Jan. 2 which is an Air Education and Training Command family day.

  • Columbus AFB Christmas Holiday hours

    Most Columbus Air Force Base organizations will be closed Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Holiday. Many will also be closed Dec. 26 which is a federal holiday and Air Education and Training Command family day.

  • SECAF shares top three priorities during Columbus AFB visit

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Columbus Air Force Base Dec. 17-18 to meet with Airmen and learn their unique capabilities, key initiatives, attributes and missions.During her visit, she met with Airmen of all ranks, toured some of the base's facilities, and flew on a training

  • In your time of need, The 14th FTW Chapel staff is here for you

    In a perfect world, everyday struggles would be nothing more than dust on the shoulder, but in today's world Airmen must deal with stress in their own way.The Air Force has long since recognized this as truth, which has set in motion over the years several helping agencies such as the Airman and