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  • 14 FTW captures top honors with AETC-level award

    The 14th Flying Training Wing Safety office was recognized as the winner of the 2014 Air Education and Training Command Lahm Trophy.The Lahm Trophy is awarded to AETC's most effective Flight Safety program and selection was based on the 14th FTW's mishap prevention programs, initiatives, innovations

  • 14th FTW Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) needs volunteers

    The 14th Flying Training Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Office is looking for victim advocates to be a part of the wing's SAPR Program.Those interested in becoming a victim advocate need to contact Carla Neal-Bush, 14th FTW Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, for an application

  • Have Medical Questions? Call the 14th Medical Group Nurse Advice Line

    Sometimes it is difficult to know if and when to seek medical help for acute health problems, so having professional help at a moment's notice is invaluable. The Military Health System's new Nurse Advice Line for TRICARE beneficiaries does just that. The 14th Medical Group Koritz Clinic

  • Importance of Filing Your PCS Voucher on Time

    Upon arriving at a new duty location, members must file a travel voucher with the local Financial Services Office within five work days after completion of Permanent Change of Station travel, whether or not cost to government is involved.Filing a voucher within the allotted time will assist in

  • Lile Outdoors: Early primitive weapon season is here

    (Editor's note: This is the fifth article in a series about hunting.)Early primitive weapon season opened Nov. 10 in Mississippi, meaning frustrated bow hunters can finally take a shot at that doe that won't come any closer than 70 yards.Primitive weapon hunting traditionally consists of black

  • Columbus honors veterans with parade, ceremony

    Veterans and active-duty service members alike marched down Main Street and held a ceremony at the Columbus Courthouse honoring all veterans Nov. 8 in Columbus, Mississippi.Retired U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Moore, a prior fixed and rotor wing pilot with multiple personal decorations, honored

  • ‘Band of Brothers’ veteran visits Columbus AFB

    Veterans Day is our opportunity to honor those who have served, but not our only chance to do so. The stories of those who have fought and sacrificed for our great nation are all around us, but only if we listen.I recently had the honor of speaking with World War II veteran and original member of

  • CAF builds resiliency

    Throughout the Air Force, Airmen encounter stressors every day from work and home. As time goes on it becomes vital that Airmen know how to balance and overcome stress in order to accomplish the Air Force mission.At some point an Airman might ask himself, "How can I overcome these issues?"

  • Pumpkin Patrol safeguards base housing

    Over 30 Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base volunteered to patrol base housing Oct. 31 for Halloween night.Pumpkin Patrol is an event that happens every year on Halloween. From the hours of 5 to 8 p.m., volunteers don reflective police vests, flashlights and radios from the 14th Security Forces