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  • Back straps beware

    There are many aspects to hunting that most people are unaware of. Killing an animal is just the beginning; what you do with the animal after the fact is very important. Processing meat can be an art in and of itself. Many hunters have their own styles and preferences on how to best cut and cook the

  • Six enlisted Airmen promoted at ceremony

    Six of Team BLAZE's enlisted Airmen sewed on their next stripe during the enlisted promotion ceremony on Dec. 30 at the Columbus Club.Promoted during the month of December/ Jan.1 are:Senior Master Sgt. Gary Kimes, 14th Operations Support SquadronStaff Sgt. Grace Faataitai, 14th Security Forces

  • Commander hosts New Year’s Reception

    Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, and his wife Vikki Sears, hosted a New Year's Reception Jan. 4 at the Columbus Club.The Sears' were joined by base leaders, honorary commanders and other distinguished guests from the local community for an afternoon of socializing and to catch up

  • Holiday survival guide: Behind the cheer

    Safety may not be the first thing on many people's mind because of how easy it is to get caught up in festivities, decorating and preparations. No matter what you celebrate or what you believe in, holiday safety will keep the injuries low and the holiday cheer high. According to U.S. Consumer

  • Clearing up Force Reduction confusion

    Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, held a series of Town Hall meetings Dec. 17 to discuss the U.S. Air Force 2014 Force Management programs that will impact active duty members and civilian employees.The Wing commander started the meeting by asking how many people read the recent

  • Boats in rows

    Columbus AFB has many large rivers and lakes in the surrounding area, making it the perfect location to get out on the water and involved in recreational boating. Whether you just want to lay out in the sunshine, bass fish or ski, Outdoor Recreation can rent you want you need and get you out

  • Foglesong inspires courage in future aviators

    Gen. Robert Foglesong, U.S. Air Force retired, spoke at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 14-03's graduation Dec. 18 at the Kaye Auditorium. Foglesong began his speech on the significance of their success and the level of excellence it took to reach their accomplishments."Those

  • Eyes to the sky

    When someone talks about hunting there are many images that could come to one's mind. Very rarely does one imagine lying in tall grass by a pond gazing towards an orange sunrise. While duck hunting, hunters do just that; they hide in a duck blind looking up to the sky waiting for that large group of