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  • 10th AF Commander speaks at 12-06 Graduation

    Commander, 10th Air Force, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, spoke at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 12-06 graduation at the Kaye Auditorium.Brig. Gen. William "Blaze" Binger spoke on the importance of the Air Force Reserves to both the pilot training mission and

  • CAFB to hold Caring for People Forum

    As part of an Air Force initiative, Columbus Air Force Base will hold a Caring for People Forum March 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.The Caring for People Forum is designed to help Airmen, dependents, civilians, contractors and retirees raise issues to their base leadership or higher in the hope of

  • So you got a ticket, what now?

    Did you know that you can rebut the ticket you just received?First, you'll need to inform your first sergeant or commander within 24 hours or the next duty day that you received a ticket. For civilian employees, you'll need to inform your supervisor. Spouses and personnel that are sponsored onto the

  • TrailBLAZE'r - Mar. 23

    Name: Staff Sgt. Mario MontoyaUnit: 14th Medical Support SquadronJob title: NCOIC Medical Readiness Time at Columbus AFB: One year, 10 monthsTime in Service: Ten yearsHometown: Leon, MexicoCareer goals: To become A+ and Security certified before I retireFamily members: Yuuki MontoyaFavorite

  • CAFB MWD passes away

    "MWD Arko E009," better known as just Arko by those who knew him, passed away this month. Arko was suffering from cancer."Very handler protective and a good bodyguard," said Tech Sgt. Thomas Blandino, 14th Security Forces Squadron Kennel Master. "His overall demeanor once you became friendly with

  • 14th FTW receives outstanding unit award

    Air Education and Training Command officials recognized the excellence and hard work of Team BLAZE when they announced the 14th Flying Training Wing was the recipient of the Outstanding Unit Award March 12.Those permanently assigned to the 14th FTW from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, are eligible

  • Columbus AFB marks 70th anniversary

    Over 450 base Airmen and downtown civilian supporters gathered here March 9 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Columbus AFB, Miss. Fittingly the gala event was held in a hangar named after the first commander of the installation with three former commanders' journeying back for the commemoration

  • TrailBLAZE'r - Mar. 9

    Name: Maj. Brett RobinsonUnit: 43rd Flying Training SquadronJob Title: Instructor PilotTime at Columbus: 5.5 yearsTime in Service: 18 yearsHometown: Huntsville, Ala.Career Goals: I've met them (almost)!Family members: Spouse - Liz, Son - GrantFavorite musician: PlanetshakersFavorite movie: Forest