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  • 2014 American Airman Video Contest

    We are almost to the end of the Air Force's "American Airman" Video Contest! There is just one week left to submit your video. Columbus Air Force Base has many remarkable Airmen who put a lot of pride into their jobs and demonstrate the Air Force's three core values every day. The Public Affairs

  • Col. Boster takes command of the 14 OG

    Col. John Nichols, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, hands the guidon for the 14th Operations Group to Col. James Boster during the 14 OG Change of Command Ceremony, July 18, 2014 at the Columbus Air Force Base Crash and Fire Department. Before arriving at Columbus Air Force Base, Boster was the

  • The 49 FTS Black Knights fight as one

    After Graduating Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training, where do pilots who were tracked T-38 go to prepare them for the fighter pilot life?The 49th Fighter Training Squadron prepares pilots by teaching procedures and techniques of fighter aircraft."Our core job is to produce fighter wingmen,"

  • OG Commander takes final military career flight

    In preparation for his retirement, Col. Brett Pennington, 14th Operations Group Commander, flew his final flight at Columbus Air Force Base July 14.A "Fini Flight" is the final flight that an Airman takes before he or she leaves the squadron, group or wing they are assigned to. It can also mark the

  • Col. Nichols takes Command of the 14 FTW

    This morning, Col. John Nichols took command of the 14th Flying Training Wing during the 14 FTW Change of Command Ceremony, July 11 at the Columbus Air Force Base Crash and Fire Department. Nichols assumed command of the men and women of Team BLAZE from Maj. Gen. Michael Keltz, Air Education and

  • Roberson encourages SUPT class 14-11 graduates

    Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, Commander, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, spoke to the Air Force's newest pilots during the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 14-11 graduation July 3 in the Kaye Auditorium."It's truly my honor to be here," said

  • Columbus AFB Airmen save drowning man

    Four Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base demonstrated the Air Force Core Value of Service Before Self when they attempted to save the lives of two drowning men who were caught in the Buttahatchee river in Caledonia Miss., on Memorial Day. They succeeded in reviving one of the men.The Airmen included

  • Schwartz teaches graduates the meaning of the national anthem

    Gen. (Ret.) Norton Schwartz, Former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, was the keynote speaker at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 14-10 June 13 at the GraduationCeremony in the Kaye Auditorium."It's truly an honor to join you in appreciation for what you have accomplished as you

  • Columbus community supports base through military discounts

    The Golden Triangle does a great job of supporting the men and women of the military. One of the many ways local businesses show support is by offering discounts to both Veterans and Service Members. Many local restaurants and businesses around Columbus AFB offer discounts.Restaurants · Applebee's: