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  • Special Leave Accrual sell-back option

    An additional one-time Special Leave Accrual sell-back is authorized for enlisted servicemembers. Under this provision, an enlisted servicemember may sell back up to 30 days of Special Leave Accrual (this does not apply to officers). Such a sell back counts towards the servicemember's cap of 60 days over a career. This provision has no termination
  • The 14th Flying Training Wing congratulates the July enlisted promotees. Pictured are: to Airman 1st Class: Christopher Carranza, 14th Security Forces Squadron; to Senior Airman: Robert Goldmann, 14th SFS, Danielle Hill, 14th Flying Training Wing, Richard Leslie, 14th SFS, Thomas Leguin, 14th Medical Support Squadron; to Master Sgt.: Steven Butler, 14th FTW, Richard Morenz, 14th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Duncan)

    July enlisted promotees

  • Cassandra Price, Community Director for Pinnacle Columbus AFB, Robert Smith, Mayor of Columbus, Daniel Chavira, Vice President of Hunt Development, Col. Roger Watkins, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, Harry Sanders, President of Lowndes County Board of Supervisors, and Col. Mark Brown, 14th Mission Support Group commander, break ground for new family housing during a ceremony held at Columbus AFB July 29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

    CAFB holds housing ground breaking ceremony

    Pinnacle-Hunt held a ground-breaking ceremony for the new construction of privatized housing on Columbus AFB July 29 in State housing area. The ground-breaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction on 145 new housing units in State and Magnolia villages along with the renovation of 106 units in Capitol Village. The event hallmarked
  • Retired Maj. Gen Harold Cross, former Adjutant General, Mississippi National Guard, speaks at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 08-12 graduation Friday at Kaye Auditorium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Josh Harbin)

    Retired general speaks at SUPT class 08-12 graduation

    Retired Maj. Gen. Harold Cross, former Adjutant General of Mississippi National Guard, addressed twenty new pilots at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 08-12 graduation at Kaye Auditorium Friday. General Cross offered his words of wisdom and advice to the newest Air Force pilots for all in attendance. Quoting words of poet Emily
  • Colonel Roger Watkins, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, presents Col. David Reth the 14th Operations Group guidon upon assuming command of the 14th OG in a ceremony held in Hangar 6, the Louis C. Malloy Hangar Wednesday. Colonel Reth was previously the deputy commander of USAFE Detachment 5 Operating Location – Alpha at Ramstein AB, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Duncan)

    Operations Group introduces new commander

    Colonel Eric Theisen relinquished command of the 14th Operations Group to Col. David Reth Wednesday in a ceremony in Hangar 6, the Louis C. Malloy Hangar. Colonel Reth joins the BLAZE Team from Ramstein AB, Germany, where he served as deputy commander of USAFE Detachment 5 Operating Location - Alpha. The colonel entered the active duty Air Force in
  • Robert Jones, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron, swings at a pitch during a softball game against the 41st and 37th Flying Training Squadrons Tuesday. The 41st FTS and 37th FTS defeated the 14th CES with a score of 8-7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Josh Harbin)

    41st, 37th FTS defeat 14th CES

  • Airman Charles McConville, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron, shows Colonel Roger Watkins, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, how to put out a fire properly with a simulated fire extinguisher. Colonel Watkins toured the 14th Mission Support Group during his immersion July 10, 11 and 14. The 14th CES also hosted a lunch for Colonel Watkins July 10. Also pictured is Lt. Col. Peter Ridilla, 14th CES commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

    14th FTW commander tours 14th MSG

    Colonel Roger Watkins, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, was introduced to the 14th Mission Support Group and its facilities July 10, 11 and 14 during his immersion process. The immersion process is intended to familiarize the wing commander with the operations and responsibilities of the different groups on base. "I'm exited about getting out
  • Colonel Eric Theisen, 14th Operations Group commander, passes the 49th Fighter Training Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Tor Dietrichs in a ceremony July 3. Colonel Dietrichs replaces Lt. Col. Thomas Lennon as commander of the 49th FTS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Duncan)

    Fighter Training Squadron welcomes new commander

    Lieutenant Col. Thomas Lennon relinquished command of the 49th Fighter Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Tor Dietrichs in a ceremony July 3. Colonel Dietrichs enlisted in the Air Force upon graduating from high school in Ohio. He then separated from the AF to complete his studies in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Ohio State University.
  • Fireworks on the Water 2008

    Fireworks on the Water 2008 at the Stennis Lock and Dam

    Fireworks on the Water 2008 presented by Columbus Air Force Base, City of Columbus and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Bring Lawn Chairs, Coolers and Blankets - Please No Pets Schedule of Events 4 p.m. - Music by Paul Swain Food Vendors & Childrens Activities open 6 p.m. - National Anthem & T-1 Flyover Opening remarks by Col. Watkins and Mayor Smith

  • CAFB hosts Civilian Commander’s Call

    Colonel Jeff Dunn, 14th Flying Training Wing vice commander, hosted a Civilian Commander's Call June 18 at Kaye Auditorium for BLAZE Team Air Force civilians. At the ceremony, civilian employees working on base were brought up to date on issues related to their role at Columbus AFB and several were recognized for their achievements. The first topic
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