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  • 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

  • Welcome back, refocus

    Welcome back from what I hope was a rejuvenating Holiday Season. Your time off was well deserved for you and your families and I thank you all for coming back safe and sound for an exciting new year.As you know by this point, the mission never stops at Columbus Air Force Base. We are in a continuous

  • CDC proves quality care, education

    The Columbus Air Force Base Child Development Center extended its legacy of excellence on Dec. 19, 2012 after receiving five years of accreditation for its programs from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.NAEYC, the world's largest organization is the largest organization