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  • TrailBLAZE'r - Sept. 14

    Name: Tim JacksonUnit: 14th Logistics Readiness DivisionJob title: Supply Systems AnalystTime at Columbus AFB: 18 yearsTime in Service: 21 years active duty, 11 years Civil ServiceHometown: Roanoke, Ala.Career goals: RetirementFamily members: Wife: Angela, son: Tech. Sgt. (Select) Russell Jackson,

  • Holmes reiterates core values

    The Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force spoke at the graduation of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 12-14 on Sept. 7 in the Kaye Auditorium.Maj. Gen. Mike Holmes stressed to the newest Air Force pilots and the other Airmen

  • UPT Class 73-03 returns to Columbus AFB

    In the midst of the last U.S. ground troops withdrawing from Vietnam, the Dow Jones closing above 1000 for the first time in history and gasoline selling for 55 cents a gallon, members of Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 73-03 were walking across the stage for their USAF pilot wings. Members of

  • Seven sew on next stripe at promotion ceremony

    Seven of Team BLAZE's enlisted Airmen tacked on their next stripe during the enlisted promotion ceremony on Aug. 30 at the Columbus Club.Promoted are:Senior Airman Sarah Bruce, 14th Operations Support SquadronSenior Airman Corey Miller, 14th Security Forces SquadronSenior Airman Erica Brooks, 14th

  • Commander gives perspective to the Wing

    The 14th Flying Training Wing Commander gave his guidance and perspective to Team BLAZE service members during officer and enlisted calls held Aug. 24 and 31 at the Columbus Club and Kaye Auditorium respectively.Col. Jim Sears opened the calls with his thoughts of his assignment so far at Columbus

  • TrailBLAZE'r - Aug. 31

    Name: Staff Sgt. Jeremy LeRoyUnit: 14th Comptroller SquadronJob title: Travel Pay NCOICTime at Columbus AFB: Nine monthsTime in Service: Eight yearsHometown: Jasper, Tenn.Career goals: Business OwnerFavorite musician: Eddie VedderFavorite movie: JawsBiggest pet peeve: SelfishnessFavorite book: "Lord

  • West Nile Virus in Mississippi, Columbus AFB remains safe in 2012

    West Nile virus is a potentially serious illness. To date no mosquitoes on Columbus Air Force Base have been infected with West Nile virus. Experts believe WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall. West Nile virus is spread