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  • Hypoxia training continues to keep Airmen safe

    Part of the mission of the 14th Flying Training Wing is train pilots. There are many programs and assets found at Columbus AFB that help us succeed in our mission. One such asset is a hypobaric chamber used to train flying personnel of the dangers of hypoxia. Hypoxia, aka Hypoxiation or Anoxemia, is

  • Operations Group Commander speaks at CGOC luncheon

    A luncheon was held for members of the Company Grade Officers Council June 10, at the 37th Flying Training Squadron heritage room at Columbus Air Force Base. Col. Brett Pennington, Commander of the 14th Operations Group, was the guest speaker at the luncheon.The CGOC is an organization made up of

  • VBS helps develop invaluable spiritual values

    The Columbus Air Force Base Chapel Team is committed to blessing our Airmen and building community. This year's Vacation Bible School is one example. "Wilderness Escape" (the theme for the 2014 VBS program) enhanced the spiritual resiliency of CAFB families (i.e. blessing Airmen) and helped CAFB

  • TRICARE Students Returning to Local Area

    With the summer fast approaching, many students will be returning to the area to be with family until the next school term. Did you know if those TRICARE eligible students are not enrolled to a Primary Care Manager (PCM) at the Columbus AFB Military Treatment Facility (MTF), they will be unable to

  • 2013 Columbus AFB Drinking Water Quality Report

    Spanish (Espanol)Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre la calidad de su agua potable. Por favor lea este informe o comuniquese con alguien que pueda traducir la informacion.Is my water safe?We are pleased to present this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence

  • National Testing Center opening saves Airmen time, money

    The grand opening of the National Test Center was held June 3 at the Education Center on Columbus Air Force Base.The National Test Center is a testing site that administers computer based testing for College-Level Examination Program® and DSST," said Larry Brooks, Chief of Education and Training.

  • Columbus AFB Memorial Day retreat

    A retreat was held May 22, at Columbus Air Force Base in honor of the men and women who have fallen in the line of duty. The Columbus AFB Memorial Day retreat was held outside at Smith Plaza as personnel from base lined up in formation as the U.S. flag was taken down and folded in honor of those

  • 14 MDSS supports the Columbus AFB mission

    The 14th Medical Support Squadron works constantly to support and keep the Airmen of Columbus Air Force Base fit to fight. They do this by providing support to the 14th Medical Group."The medical support squadron supports the overall functioning of the medical group through medical administration,