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  • JASDF CSAF visits Columbus AFB

    The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff toured Columbus Air Force Base Dec. 1-2 to check in on the pilot training program and boost morale.Gen. Harukazu Saitoh expressed his gratitude to Columbus AFB and the U.S. Air Force for welcoming the JASDF pilot students into the Specialized

  • MPF receives recognition for outstanding service

    The Military Personnel Flight received special recognition Nov. 25 for earning the No. 1 ranking for Personnel Action Reports at the Air Force level in Fiscal 2014.The Personnel Action Report enables Air Force Personnel Center leadership the opportunity to provide feedback regarding critical,

  • Three enlisted Airmen promoted at ceremony

    Three of Team BLAZE's enlisted Airmen were promoted during the enlisted promotion ceremony Nov. 26 at the Columbus Club.Promoted during the month of October were:Staff Sgt. Jeremy Moore, 14th Operations Support SquadronSenior Airman Ruth Graham, 14th Contracting SquadronSenior Airman Andrew Harding,

  • Changes to Tuition Assistance Policy

    The Education Center is experiencing some high impact issues with students regarding the Tuition Assistance policy. Students must apply for TA at least 7 days prior to term start date (not class start date) and not earlier than 45 days prior to term start date. The Education Center no longer has the

  • Strike Zone Lanes Holds Grand Reopening Event

    Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base gathered at the newly-reopened bowling center Dec. 1 after being closed for quality of life changes.The bowling center was built in 1961 and is currently celebrating 55 years of servicing the Columbus Air Force Base community.Col. John Nichols, 14th Flying

  • Tool to safeguard PII to rollout December

    The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identifiable information."I can't overstate the operational importance of

  • Cook Thanksgiving turkey safely

    What could be worse than dry turkey on Thanksgiving? Yet many of us still endure dried out turkey every year. How do you change that?  Well some would say to create the succulent savory sections of a turkey you absolutely must fry your turkey. However, with any turkey frying event there can be a few

  • Band Hunters

    (Editor's note: This is the sixth article in a series about hunting)The Airman quickly rolls over and slaps his alarm clock quieting its incessant insistence on awakening him at four in the morning. In the back of his mind he is debating whether it's even worth it; maybe he should just sleep another

  • Caledonia Elementary School celebrates receiving Blue Ribbon Award

    Caledonia Elementary School students and teachers release blue balloons during a parade Nov. 21 on Main Street in Caledonia, Miss., to celebrate the school's recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2014. Caledonia Elementary was recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as one

  • Rose Inspires Class 15-02

    The 57th Adversary Tactics Group Commander inspired new aviators and other Airmen present during Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 15-02's Graduation Nov. 21 at the Kaye Auditorium.Col. Gary Rose, from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, spoke about the joy of flying he has experienced