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  • Fireworks: Leave them to the pros

    Fireworks are designed to burn and explode. In the wrong hands they can be unpredictable and even fireworks that are legal under federal law are very dangerous. If people realized just how dangerous fireworks really are they would choose to leave the explosions, showers of hot sparks, and the

  • Program offers Airmen, families chance to save lives

    A Department of Defense program allows Airmen, DoD civilians and their families the chance to save the life of someone in need.The C.W. Bill Young Marrow Donor Program coordinates all of the steps in the life-saving process of voluntary bone marrow donation. The process begins when a member decides

  • Lebanese air force vice chief of staff, team visit CAFB

    Six officers from the Republic of Lebanon air force visited Columbus Air Force Base from June 18 to June 22 to see the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program in action.The Lebanese air force vice-chief of staff Brig. Gen. Abdel Rahman Razzac led his team as they toured the base and saw the

  • The “dirt” on carwash fundraisers

    Car wash fundraisers are big part of the summer months. Whether you're raising money for a sports team, disaster relief effort or organizational functions, car washes seem like an easy and inexpensive way to do so. All you need are soap, access to water and some willing volunteers. Unfortunately,

  • Airman’s council elects new leaders

    The Columbus Air Force Base Airman's Activity Council elected new Executive Committee members during their May meeting. Airman 1st Class Perry Huffman, 14th Communications Squadron, will be at the helm as the council's president for the next year.Senior Airman Christina Ortiz, 48th Flying Training

  • Trail BLAZE'r - June 22

    Name: Senior Airman Jennifer SillUnit: 14th Operations Support Squadron, Weather FlightJob title: Radar ManagerTime at Columbus AFB: 1 Year, 2 monthsTime in Service: 6 YearsHometown: Theresa, WisconsinCareer goals: Work with National Weather ServiceFamily members: Parents Jay and Lori, four brothers

  • Green Oaks Teams Takes Top Spot at Super Scramble

    The 9th Annual Super Scramble sponsored in part by Sonic Drive-In Highway 45 was held this weekend at Whispering Pines Golf Course with a team from Green Oaks Golf Course winning the tournament. This two-day tournament hosted sixteen teams competing for the top spot. After the first day of play, the

  • New resource for retirees opens on Columbus AFB

    The Columbus Air Force Base Retirees Affairs Office opened for business June 7 inside the 14th Mission Support Group Building.The Director of Retirement Services Ammiana Kenrad said that the mission of the information sharing resource is to ensure that retirees of any branch and their families