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  • Flag commemorates war veterans

    A flag commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War was unveiled Nov. 8 at the Columbus Air Force Base Commissary.The flag was unveiled and handed to a flag runner who held the 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Flag during a 5k fun run after the ceremony."As you run this morning,

  • Columbus chef heads to Vegas

    After blazing her way through "Master Chef Season 4", Seonkyoung Longest, wife of Master Sgt. Jacob Longest, 14th Medical Operations Squadron Interim Superintendent, is one of nine contestants in a new television show, "Restaurant Express" that aired for the first time Sunday, Nov. 3.Born and raised

  • BBD: Big Buck Down

    Hunting is a very popular outdoor activity is Mississippi, and there are many different species of animals in this area to hunt."I have hunted for turkey, ducks and participated in some small bird shoots, but my passion is hunting deer." said Staff Sgt. Cody Howk, 14th Operations Support Squadron

  • The deadliest message

    Last week, in our office, we were discussing the problem of distracted driving. True to form, one of the pilots in our office commented somewhat sarcastically that he had seen a program on T.V. regarding texting and driving. The narrator on the program indicated that unless you are a racecar driver

  • Hiking for Days

    Columbus Air Force Base is practically a goldmine of outdoor recreation. There are many things to do outdoors and one of the most common is hiking. Lake Lowndes State Park and Roosevelt State Park are just some of the many locations around Columbus AFB to hike.If an Airman doesn't want to leave base

  • 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