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  • 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

  • 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