News

  • 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

  • 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