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  • Changes to base Thrift Shop

    If you've gone into the Thrift Shop on Columbus Air Force Base lately, you've probably noticed some big changes."We reorganized everything in here," said Kellie Donaldson, Thrift Shop manager. "We put up shelving and opened up a new backroom area."By moving items to the backroom, Donaldson said that

  • Independence Day Blood Drive saves lives

    The American Red Cross stopped by Columbus Air Force Base for the Independence Day Blood Drive July 3 at the Fitness Center. "The blood drive helps support the local community, and the Air Force gets credit for every unit of blood donated," said 2nd Lt. Jenifer Mouser, 14th Medical Support Squadron

  • Fireworks light up the Columbus sky

    Flashes of red, blue, and green exploded across the sky at the Fireworks on the Water celebration held July 4 at the Stennis Lock and Dam in Columbus.The rain subsided just a few hours before the main event, allowing a flyover of WWII warbirds and live performances by Grady Champion and the

  • Tapia shares his expectations of Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, visited Columbus Air Force Base June 17 and 18 along with Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., AETC commander, on his tour of AETC bases.During his visit, Tapia met with numerous Airmen from a multitude of jobs and ranks to

  • Rice mentors Columbus AFB Airmen

    Gen. and Mrs. Edward A. Rice Jr., commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, AETC command chief , visited Columbus Air Force Base June 17 and 18 to speak with Airmen from around the base about issues and concerns throughout the command and Air Force.Three

  • Columbus AFB conducts SAPR stand down day

    Columbus Air Force Base members conducted a Sexual Assault and Prevention Stand Down Day June 20 in an effort to promote the significance of dignity, trust and respect toward other Airmen. "We have a very robust sexual assault prevention program focused on educating Airmen about sexual assault and