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  • Columbus AFB reserve pilots contribute to SECAF flight

    A 43rd Flying Training Squadron pilot was part of a formation flight at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 18 that included Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James.Maj. William Parrott, 43rd FTS Assistant Flight Commander, flew a T-38 Talon in the flight, which showed the Secretary how

  • The Role of the Community in Suicide Prevention

    All Airmen have a responsibility to watch out for their Wingmen. Wingmen include people we work with, family, friends and other Airmen we contact within our community.In 2013, the Air Force had 48 total suicides and in the first quarter of 2014 there were 19 suicides. All of these uniformed members

  • What is the Airmen Powered by Innovation program?

    Does short manning and lack of funding have you frustrated on how to accomplish your daily tasks?  Do you have ideas that could improve the way we do business but no way to have them heard? Well, the Airmen Powered by Innovation Program is the solution you have been waiting for.      In April 2014,

  • 2015 Tax Center to open at Columbus AFB

    The Columbus AFB Tax Center opens Feb. 4 and trained volunteers will prepare your tax returns through April 8 for free. The Tax Center is located on the first floor of the Personnel Center, building 926, room 105. Military members (active or reserve), retirees, and dependents may qualify for tax

  • Team BLAZE personnel receive Diamond Sharp Award

    The Diamond Sharp Award is a way for the first sergeants on base to pick an individual or team and recognize them for outstanding performance.Unlike the Wing Awards Program, this is not a lengthy process of 1206s and bullet writing to ensure a candidate meets all three gradable areas, this is simply

  • Who is Montgomery?

    (Editor's note: This is the first article in a continuation of a 2014 series on the memorializations on Columbus Air Force Base.)Here at Columbus Air Force Base, many buildings, hangars and streets are dedicated to important figures in Mississippi history. These individuals have been an important

  • 81st FS reactivates, prepares for Afghan training mission

    The U.S. Air Force reactivated a historic unit at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia Jan. 15, as Col. John Nichols, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, published the reactivation order for the 81st Fighter Squadron.Immediately following the squadron activation, Nichols passed the squadron guidon to Lt.

  • 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