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  • Solo praises Columbus innovations

    The 19th Air Force Commander toured Columbus Air Force Base during his visit on Jan. 9, seeing firsthand how the 14th Flying Training Wing is finding ways to operate at a lower cost."Tough times will present challenges to us, but those challenges also present opportunities," said Maj. Gen. Mark

  • Trail BLAZE'r - Feb. 15

    Name: Dan BrownUnit: 14th Flying Training Wing Maintenance AuthorityJob Title: Quality Assurance Evaluator Aircraft MaintenanceTime at Columbus: Twenty-three yearsTime in Service: Fourteen yearsHometown: Northport, Ala.Career Goals: Finish my Bachelors degree.Family members: Demeta, wife.Favorite

  • How To Get A Ticket

    Being brand new to CAFB and the military itself can be daunting when trying to learn and understand the military's way of conducting business, let alone the bases' traffic laws. Even our senior enlisted and officers occasionally experience momentary lapses when it comes to some traffic laws, so it's

  • Tops in Blue in town Saturday only

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

  • CAFB receives 2012 Verne Orr Award

    Just before ringing in 2012, Columbus Air Force Base was named the winner of the AETC-level 2012 Verne Orr award for making the most of effective use of its human resources out of any other total force unit.The team effort that led to this accomplishment was directly affected by agencies such as

  • Innovation on Columbus Air Force Base

    In today's resource constrained environment, innovation is a very popular yet misunderstood buzz word. Everyone from Fortune 500 CEOs to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force advocates innovation as a necessity for any organization to be successful in the 21st century. However, innovation is often

  • Military Bishop visits BLAZE Catholic community

    The Auxiliary Bishop for the Western Vicariate paid his first visit to the Columbus Air Force Base Catholic community Feb. 3 to 6. The Most Reverend Bishop Neal Buckon spent the weekend meeting with the chapel staff and parishioners and the contract Catholic Priest, Father Vince Burns. "We are lucky

  • TrailBLAZE'r - Feb. 10

    Name: Capt. Adam JohnsonUnit: 48th Flying Training SquadronJob title: A-Flight Assistant Flight CommanderTime at Columbus: Three and a half yearsTime in Service: Four and a half yearsHometown: Fort Collins, Colo.Career goals: Fly a big, slow planeFamily members: Wife: Jessica Hoskins, 49th Fighter

  • Tops in Blue Returns to Columbus

    Get ready for a fantastic night of free, family-friendly entertainment as Tops in Blue, the premier entertainment showcase of the U.S. Air Force, performs Sat., Feb. 18, 6 p.m., at Mississippi University for Women's Rent Auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. for Military ID holders and at 5:20 p.m. for

  • Columbus 70th Anniversary Celebration

    Highlights Include· Guest Speaker - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Former Columbus Air Force Base Judge Advocate · 20 Piece Orchestra Performing Live Jazz and Swing Music· Vintage Warbirds and Columbus AFB Historic Displays· WWII Veterans From Around The Country· Heritage Uniforms Encouraged!Date: