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  • Moore advises SUPT Class 12-12

    Retired Maj. Gen. Burton Moore spoke to the Air Force's newest pilots during the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 12-12 graduation July 27 in Kaye Auditorium.Moore advised the pilots during the graduation to cherish the position that they hold, understand how lucky they are and to put

  • AF Birthday Ball Drawdown results

    A sold out crowd braved the heat of the day to participate in the Drawdown fundraiser for the 2012 Air Force Birthday Ball Friday night at the Columbus Club. While 10 major prizes and numerous door prizes were given away, the top three prize winners were:$500: Capt. Nick Kellenbence, 37th Flying

  • Quarterly awards recognize superior performers

    The 14th Flying Training Wing's best of the best were showcased at the second quarterly awards ceremony of 2012 on July 24 at the Kaye Auditorium. Team BLAZE second quarter award winners are as follows:Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Brently Abilez, 14th Operations Group NCO of the Quarter:

  • Veterans eligible to return to active duty

    Enlisted veterans who have been honorably discharged over the last few years or are currently serving in a National Guard or the Air Force Reserves may be eligible to return to active duty. The Air Force, through its prior service recruiting program, is seeking 250 highly qualified prior service

  • TrailBLAZE'r - July 27

    Name: 1st Lt. Scott MayoUnit: 37th FTSJob title: Warhawk Flight Gradebooks/Pubs/Nav Officer and Assistant USEM Time at Columbus AFB: Two-and-a-half yearsTime in Service: Three yearsHometown: Peachtree City, Ga.Career goals: Become an excellent instructor and wingman, and eventually command a fighter

  • U.S. Marshals train at CAFB

    United States Deputy Marshals visited Columbus Air Force Base July 19 to hone their tactical skills through training developed by the 14th Security Forces Squadron.The Deputy Marshals participated in several training exercises including the Fire Arms Training Simulator (FATS), the Shoot Move

  • Producing pilots after dark

    Every three weeks at Columbus Air Force Base as the sun goes down aircraft go up.Airmen of the 14th Flying Training Wing know this as "night flying week" when flying operations are extended well towards the midnight hour to teach Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training students how to fly at