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  • Air show history and importance

    In 1903, the Wright brothers had their first motorized flight in North Carolina. Just seven years later, in 1910, the first major "air fare" or air show took place in Los Angeles, Calif. The air show featured everything from gliders to hot air balloons. Air shows are still used today as a way for

  • Who is Harris?

    There are many named buildings and streets throughout Columbus Air Force Base. Ever wonder where all these names come from? Most of them have an important history tied to a significant individual with a special tie to Columbus.D Street was renamed to Carlyle Harris Street after Colonel Carlyle

  • Columbus AFB, First in AETC to integrate tablets into mission

    Columbus Air Force Base is the first base in Air Education and Training Command to implement commercial mobile tablets into Department of Defense training. The base is being used at a Beta test site to determine the long term viability of a mobile tablet based Specialized Undergraduate Pilot

  • Nine enlisted Airmen promoted at ceremony

    Nine of Team BLAZE's enlisted Airmen sewed on their next stripe during the enlisted promotion ceremony on Jan. 31 at the Columbus Club.Promoted during the month of January are:Senior Master Sgt. Jerome Capalad, 14th Civil Engineer SquadronMaster Sgt. Jeremy Trout, 14th Operations Support

  • Who is Blassie?

    A rich history exists within the gates of Columbus Air Force Base. Much of that history lies in the buildings, halls, plazas and streets, most of which are named after a distinguished individual. Building 230, home to the 14th Operations Support Squadron, is dedicated to 1st Lt. Michael J. Blassie.

  • Columbus AFB delays reporting Feb. 12

     Due to forecasted inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, Columbus Air Force Base will delay reporting until 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Mission-essential personnel will report for duty as directed by their supervisor. For up to date information on the base

  • Columbus AFB closed Feb. 11 due to weather

    Due to forecasted inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, Columbus Air Force Base will close Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Mission-essential personnel will report for duty as directed by their supervisor. All medical appointments are canceled and the base pharmacy will be closed

  • Airmen visit AFEV

    It was a chilly weekend in the Florida Panhandle. With temperatures near freezing, 21 Columbus Air Force Base Airmen traveled to the Air Force Enlisted Village in Shalimar, Fla. Jan. 24 to meet the widows living there and help them with a range of tasks around their homes.Armed with a variety of

  • Who is Harpe?

    (Editors note: This is the first article in a series of articles on Columbus Air Force Base's heritage and history. Many of the names you will see in the upcoming weeks are all over the base- whether it is a building or street named after the honored individual)Winfield S. Harpe. The name may not