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  • Cox offers advice on furthering careers

    Maj. Gen. Samuel Cox came to Columbus Air Force Base to speak at the graduation of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 14-01 Oct. 25 at the Kaye Auditorium.During his visit, the Director of Operations and Plans, United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. spoke on how

  • Seven enlisted Airmen promoted at ceremony

    Seven of Team BLAZE's enlisted Airmen sewed on their next stripe during the enlisted promotion ceremony on Oct. 30 at the Columbus Club.Promoted at the ceremony were:Master Sgt. Brenda Robinson, 14th Medical Operations SquadronTech. Sgt. Michael McElroy, 14th Operations Support SquadronStaff Sgt.

  • First shirts support AFEV

    On Oct 18th the Columbus Air Force Base First Sergeants' Council donated to the Air Force Enlisted Village and visited the Hawthorn House in Shalimar, Fla. Chief Master Sgt.Vance Kondon, 14th Flying Training Wing Command Chief, said that for him, the trip to Shalimar was an important one."I have

  • Silver wings run deep – recent SUPT graduate continues family tradition

    This past Friday the newly pinned Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class of 14-01 included a graduate of deep roots. 2nd Lt. Rebecca Ball received her pilot wings today, celebrating with her father and brother, fellow prior-enlisted pilots, whose footsteps she has followed in."Some people

  • Wingman Day promotes resiliency amongst Airmen

    Resiliency plays a major part in the everyday lives of Airmen in the world's greatest Air Force as the ability to bounce back from less-than positive events and being able to remain afloat during challenging times are key.Columbus Air Force Base held a base-wide Wingman Day Oct. 24 to help encourage

  • Quarterly Awards distinguish great performers

    The 14th Flying Training Wing's best of the best were showcased at the third quarterly awards ceremony of 2013 on Oct. 22 at the Kaye Auditorium. Team BLAZE first quarter award winners are as follows:Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Christopher Saunders, 14th Contracting SquadronNCO of the

  • Centerline: Introduction

    The centerline on a runway is one of the guiding symbols to bring aircraft in for a safe and successful landing. It is painted down the middle of the entire length of the runway and assists pilots from straying too far left or right. Regardless of the type of aircraft, whether it is a massive C-5

  • Life is better with a line in the water

    If you want to be involved with outdoor recreation Columbus AFB is a great place to be. With all of the possible outdoor activities available to us, fishing has to be the most popular. There is no shortage of places to fish around Columbus AFB. Catfish, bass and crappie are just some of many options