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  • 14th SFS runs to support Law Enforcement Week

    Members of the 14th Security Forces Squadron participated in a "Torch Run" May 6 for Law Enforcement Week to benefit Mississippi Special Olympics. "The Torch symbolizes the support law enforcement has for the Special Olympics," said Maj. Brenton Pickrell, 14th Security Forces Squadron Commander.

  • Hunt, residents open up at town hall meeting

    Hunt Family Housing and Minol Utility Management held a town hall meeting for on-base residents to address housing issues at the Columbus Club April 30. Over 125 Columbus AFB residents attended to discuss contentious topics such as utility allowances, billing and repairs. Representing Hunt was its

  • Quarterly awards distinguish great performers

    The 14th Flying Training Wing's best of the best were showcased at the first quarterly awards ceremony of 2014 on April 23 at the Kaye Auditorium. Team BLAZE first quarter award winners are as follows:Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Gregory Wilkins, 14th Operations GroupNCO of the Quarter:

  • Supporting Operation Warm heart

    As the smell of steak wafted across Columbus Air Force Base, First Sergeants and other senior leaders were busy cooking steak and distributing it to Airmen at the Operation Warm Heart First Sergeant's Steak Burn April 11 at the Chapel Annex."We hold the Steak Burn on quarterly basis as means to help

  • Fear the roar of the Bengal Tigers

    When you hear the roar, try not to flinch. The 37th Flying Training Wing Bengal Tigers are here to show the world what flying is all about. The 37 FTS operates the T-6 Texan II aircraft to conduct flight training for beginner pilots. What is now the 37 FTS was first established as the 37th Pursuit

  • SOF program helps ensure pilot safety

    Very rarely do emergency situations occur in an aircraft at Columbus Air Force Base, but they do happen; as an Air Education and Training Command Wing, Columbus AFB has new pilots who are just entering their career field. To aid inexperienced pilots and keep them as safe as possible. During

  • Centerline: Distracted Driving; Beware of the "April Fools"

    Today's world is blanketed in a vast array of ever expanding technology. It's hard to find someone today who doesn't own a cell phone. Unfortunately, the use of this technology has expanded into the dangerous realm of driving while texting or talking on a cell phone. In response, the Department of

  • Air show brings together Columbus AFB veterans after 40 years

    April 5 and 6 became historical days for Columbus Air Force Base as the 2014 Wings Over Columbus Heritage to Horizons Open House and Air Show hosted base Airmen and the general public. This event was not only historical in the fact that it was the first air show that Columbus hosted in four years,