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  • 2012-2013 Deer Hunting Season Closes

    The 2013 Mississippi deer hunting season officially closed on Jan. 31. Forty-one hunters from Columbus AFB have participated in the 42-day hunting season. Those hunters harvested 21 deer on Columbus AFB: one 9-point, one 8-point, two 7-points, two six-points and 15 does. Hunters aren't the only ones

  • Eldest instructor at Columbus AFB to retire

    A significant aviation milestone for Columbus Air Force Base was marked Feb. 8 when Lt. Col. Gordon Kimpel and Lt. Col. Bruce Benyshek, both from the 50th Flying Training Squadron, stepped down from the T-38 cockpit they shared together. The duo represents a combined 22,000 flight and 68 years of

  • Team BLAZE on track

    Nearly 750 Team BLAZE members gathered in Hangar 3 on Monday, Feb. 11 to hear the results of the Wing's Consolidated Unit Inspection conducted Feb 4-8.Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander started out by giving special recognition to several key players in helping the CUI run as

  • Inspectors touch down at Columbus AFB

    The Air Education and Training Command Inspector General arrived at Columbus Air Force Base Feb. 4 to lead nine separate inspections as part of the base's Consolidated Unit Inspection.The CUI is a biannual requirement for all Air Force organizations to ensure they are operating in compliance with

  • Five lessons from 1st FW Commander

    The 1st Fighter Wing Commander added a final piece of training for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 13-04 during a graduation ceremony in the Kaye Auditorium Jan. 25.Col. Kevin Robbins picked his top five lessons learned from his Air Force career which includes more than 3,600 hours in

  • Standards countdown to CUI: 2

    One of the items that the 14 FTW will be graded on during the upcoming Consolidated Unit Inspection is the wing's overall compliance with standards. This is different than the many checklists that your duty section may be running. This is an area that each person reading this column can impact. As

  • Standards countdown to CUI

    One of the items that the 14th Flying Training Wing will be graded on during the upcoming Consolidated Unit Inspection is the wing's overall compliance with standards. This is different than the many checklists that your duty section may be running. This is an area that each person reading this

  • American Legion signs support agreement with base

    Columbus Air Force Base officials met with members of American Legion Post 69 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony Jan. 24 at the Post.  Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing commander joined Bill Quick, American Legion Post 69 president in signing the MOU where the Post will host

  • A winning team

    While I was watching Alabama roll to their third National Championship in four years, I could not help but think of Team BLAZE as we prepare for our 2013 Consolidated Unit Inspection or CUI. There are many similarities between a successful sports team and a successful Air Force squadron, group and