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  • 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:

  • Felton joins 14th Flying Training Wing

    On June 10, Chief Master Sergeant Rita F. Felton became the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 14th Flying Training Wing, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. In this role, she advises the wing commander on the mission effectiveness, professional development, military readiness, training, utilization,

  • 14th FTW Commander selected for new assignment

    The commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing has been selected for his next assignment following his two-year tour here.After two years leading the 14th FTW, Col. Jim Sears will pass command to Col. John Nichols in a formal change-of-command ceremony on July 11. Nichols is coming to the 14th FTW

  • Schwartz speaks at SUPT Class 14-10 Graduation

    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 Graduation Ceremony in the Kaye Auditorium.Schwartz, who joked with the class that he graduated from a similar pilot training class