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  • What you need to know before co-signing a loan

    What would you do if a friend or relative asked you to cosign a loan? It is easy enough to say yes. But your signature means a lot more than a simple "vote of confidence" in them. Co-signing is serious business. Some studies show that three out of four co-signers of finance company loans are asked to help repay the loan. When someone is asked to
  • Major Gen. Mark Welsh, Air Education and Training Command vice commander, speaks to more than 100 First Assignment Instructor Pilots Saturday at the Columbus Club. General Welsh was the keynote speaker for the FAIPAPALOOZA event that took place Feb. 29 through March 2. FAIPs from across AETC came to Columbus AFB to take part in this annual event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Hill)

    General shares love of flying with FAIPs

    Major Gen. Mark Welsh, Air Education and Training Command vice commander, spoke with more than 100 First Assignment Instructor Pilots from across AETC Saturday. The general, a T-37 FAIP himself, ate lunch at the Columbus Club with the FAIPs, and then offered them some advice on their demanding job. FAIPs are recent graduates of Specialized
  • Technical Sgt. James Dill, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron, claimed the first ever title of "Columbus Idol" Friday night. The BLAZE 56 Council hosted the event, which featured seven contestants. The competition was similar to the popular "American Idol" competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Hill)

    Columbus Idol a hit with fans

    The Blaze 56 Council hosted the first Columbus Idol competition Friday night at the Columbus Club. Seven contestants competed for the title of "Columbus Idol," similar to the title of the popular "American Idol." To a packed ballroom, the contestants sang and danced to a variety of music genres to include jazz, country, rock and R&B. Technical Sgt.
  • Members of the Airman Leadership School render a salute in formation during a retreat ceremony Monday. During ALS, Senior Airmen are prepared to be professional, warfighting Airmen who can supervise and lead Air Force work teams to support the employment of air, space and cyberspace power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Hill)

    Leading from the front

  • Falcons’ outfielder Chay Derbigny drives a ball into the outfield during the first game of a three set series in Starkville, Miss., against the Mississippi State University Bulldogs March 1. The U.S. Air Force Academy lost the series 1-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Parie)

    Falcons fail to takeoff against Bulldogs

  • The 14th Flying Training Wing congratulates the March enlisted promotees. Pictured are: (front row) to Staff Sgt.: Sherri Tucker, 14th Operations Support Squadron; Justin Desorcy, 14th Communications Squadron; Marquita Magee, 14th OSS; (back row): to Senior Airman: Jessica Bond, 14th Medical Operations Squadron; Nicholas Homer, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron; and Jessica Kerr, 14th Medical Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Duncan)

    Sewin' up the ranks

  • Nathan Milan, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron, was the overall 5k winner in the BLAZE Race Feb. 23. Milan ran with a time of 21:08. More than 100 participants took part in the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

    A BLAZE Race for all ages

    The Health and Wellness Center hosted the annual BLAZE Race Feb. 23. More than 100 participants competed in a 5k walk/run and a 10k run. Awards where given to the top three males and top three females in both the 10k and 5k, as well as, the top male and female in each age group. Participants were broken into categories dependent on their age. The
  • Members of the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 08-09 took home the Blazing Balls of O'Leary crud tournament trophy Friday night following the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 08-06 assignment night. The members of the winning team are: 2nd Lt. Jay Doerfler, 2nd Lt. Ryan Cummings, 2nd Capt. Eric Hutcheson and 2nd Lt. Andre Serra. They are seen here with Col. Dave Gerber, 14th Flying Training Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Carlos Hernandez)

    08-09 claims crud title

  • Patsy Wood, 14th Force Support Squadron, gives a presentation to Mississippi University for Women's President, Dr. Claudia Limbert, and her cabinet members Friday. The MUW representatives toured CAFB to build a better relationship with the base and to see where their services could be beneficial to BLAZE Team members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Hill)

    MUW tours CAFB

  • Second Lt. Zachary Walrond, SUPT class 08-15, and Lear Siegler Services, Inc., instructor Jerry Hodson, prepare for the last T-37 student syllabus simulator sortie at Columbus AFB Tuesday. The first T-37 simulators were introduced to Columbus AFB in 1979. The wing-wide T-37 retirement ceremony will be held April 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Hill)

    Tweet simulators: a thing of the past

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