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  • AETC welcomes new commander

    Gen. Robin Rand took command of Air Education and Training Command from Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. during a ceremony here Oct. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Air Force Chief of Staff, presided over the ceremony.Rand previously served as the 12th Air Force, Air Combat Command, commander. He is a command

  • The Deployed FAIP

    Imagine yourself in a place, where instead of grass there is sand and rock, and instead of green trees there are sticks covered in dust. Finally, replace a nice spring morning with 120 degrees of direct sun light and an incoming dust tsunami. While you may be painting yourself a picture of a fiery

  • The Air Force is not just a job, it's a calling

    Maj. Gen. (Retired) Burton Moore spoke at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 13-15s graduation Oct. 4 at Kaye Auditorium. During his speech Moore spoke on the hardships of the graduate's career field, flying, being proud of being an Airman, gave advice on career advancement and the

  • 2013 Fire Prevention Week

    It's time for Fire Prevention Week, and from October 6-12, Columbus Air Force Base Fire Department is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association to remind local residents to 'Prevent Kitchen Fires.' During this year's fire safety campaign, firefighters and safety

  • CAFB civilians return to work, Commissary reopens

    In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force recalled most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown.For Columbus AFB, 236 DoD civilians returned to work today as the base continues to push

  • SUPT Class 13-15 Graduation

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 13-15 graduated today at 10 a.m. in the Kaye Auditorium. After 52- weeks of a pilot training program, the graduates had the chance to cross the stage and pin on their first set of silver wings.Congratulations to the following newest aviators:1st Lt.