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  • One thoughtful gift can warm a child’s heart

    As the time of gift giving approaches, many families prepare by doing some early shopping, others may be waiting for that special discount, but it's important to remember that some families won't have the opportunity this year.In support of those families in need, team BLAZE's First Sergeant Council

  • From tee to target

    One of the many ways to go enjoy the great outdoors at Columbus Air Force Base is golfing. It is a great and affordable way to enjoy a Saturday with friends, and there are many places in the local area, including right on base, that are available to Airmen."There are a lot of really good golf

  • Airmen volunteers send peewee teams to championship

    When most people think of volunteer work, they think of cleaning up a highway, helping to build a house, or volunteering at a soup kitchen. A group of Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base found another way to help better the local community, by coaching youth peewee football."I love working with kids

  • Kehoe gives advice to future leaders

    Lt. Gen. Nicholas Kehoe, retired U.S. Air Force, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 14-02's graduation Nov. 15 at Kaye Auditorium on Columbus AFB. Kehoe started his speech on the hard work of the men and women of the class."Today you're pinning on the hard-earned wings of a

  • Lowndes County Honors its Veterans

    Hundreds of parade participants gathered at the City of Columbus Municipal Police Complex on Saturday, Nov. 9 in honor of Veterans Day. The parade, ending at the Lowndes County Courthouse, brought over 400 local community members including a formation of 54 airmen from Columbus Air Force Base. The

  • Turkey fryer safety

    National Fire Protection Association discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers that immerse the turkey in hot oil. These turkey fryers use a substantial quantity of cooking oil at high temperatures, and units currently available for home use pose a significant danger that hot oil will

  • Taxiway Markings

    For a pilot training base that produces over 59K sorties and 82K hours, the members of the 14th Flying Training Wing hold a remarkably high safety record. In my opinion the catalyst for such an achievement is teamwork.An example of such teamwork occurred recently and all it took was one instructor

  • Disc Golf soars on par

    Disc golf is a great outdoor fall activity that is enjoyed by many Airmen on Columbus AFB. Ed Headrick, the father of disc golf, established the baseline rules of the game which are still being used today. There are disc golf courses available to Airmen on base and around the area that are very