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  • New Tops in Blue show to visit Columbus

    Tops in Blue, the premier entertainment showcase of the U.S. Air Force, will perform a free, family-friendly show Saturday, August 11 at 6 p.m., at Mississippi University for Women's Rent Auditorium.Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for military ID holders and at 5:30 p.m. for the general public. There are no

  • Columbus AFB Exchange Celebrates 117 Years with Host of Savings

    In 1895, the War Department issued General Order 46 directing commanders to establish an Exchange at every post. Since then, Exchange associates have faithfully served alongside service members wherever they are called to serve. Today, whether at Bagram or Barksdale, troops and their families know

  • TrailBLAZE'r - July 20

    Name: Carl JamesUnit: 14th Civil Engineer SquadronJob title: Energy Manager Time at Columbus AFB: One year, 6 monthsTime in Service: One year, 6 monthsHometown: Starkville, Miss.Career goals: I simply want to work at a place where I enjoy my work, do it to the best of my abilities, know that the

  • Airman's Attic needs volunteers

    Moving to a new area or trying to manage finances for the first time can be a daunting task, so the Airman's Attic gives junior enlisted members (ranks E-1 to E-5) as much support as possible, but it also needs support. The Columbus Air Force Base Airman's Attic is operated by volunteers and is in

  • CAP cadets receive weeklong SUPT experience

    Forty Civil Air Patrol Cadets came here to Columbus Air Force Base July 6 to 14 to catch a glimpse of just what Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training is really like.The weeklong camp, known as the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Program Familiarization Course, is an annual event that

  • Trail BLAZE'r - July 13

    Name: Airman 1st Class Nicholas MackUnit: 14th Medical Support SquadronJob title: Medical Logistics TechnicianTime at Columbus AFB: One year, 1 monthTime in Service: One year, 7 monthsHometown: Carrollton, Ga.Career goals: Becoming chief master sergeant of the Air ForceFamily members: Mother:

  • CAFB holds memorial service for firefighter Airman

    Friends, family and wingmen mourned the loss of a 14th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter during a memorial service in his honor at the Columbus Air Force Base Chapel on July 3.Senior Airman Geoffry Cullen Jr., passed away June 29 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Fellow

  • TrailBLAZE'r - July 6

    Name: 2nd Lt. Corbin LindUnit: 14th Flying Training Wing Plans and ExercisesJob title: Crisis Action Team AugmenteeTime at Columbus AFB: Three MonthsTime in Service: Four MonthsHometown: Idaho Falls, IdahoCareer goals: Manage the best intelligence team in the military somedayFamily members: Wife

  • Sears takes reins of 14th FTW

    The new leader of the 14th Flying Training Wing took command of the unit in a formal ceremony June 27.Col. Jim Sears was given command of the men and women of the BLAZE Team by 19th Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Mark Solo, only moments after the outgoing commander, Col. Barre Seguin, relinquished