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  • Innovations keep T-1 training on track

    The arrival of a new simulator innovation will ease the impact on the 14th Flying Training Wing's capability to effectively and efficiently train T-1 pilots with runway construction on Columbus AFB and looming fiscal limitations throughout the Department of Defense.On Feb. 1, Capt. James Howayeck,

  • Banquet spotlights best of the best

    Blood, sweat and tears go in to the work that Airmen do for their offices, units, bases and nation, yet they are rarely recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty. Awards are a way to recognize and reinforce, not only to encourage and help career progression, but to boost overall

  • 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