News

  • Columbus AFB to participate in “Ruck March to Remember”

    The "Ruck March to Remember" is an Air Force Security Forces sponsored event in tribute to the 10th anniversary of September 11th. Security Forces members from 23 units will participate in the 2,181 mile march, which starts at the Security Forces Center in San Antonio, Texas and ends at Ground Zero

  • Trail BLAZE'r - July 6

    Name: Capt. Sohil PatelUnit: 14th Medical Operations SquadronJob title: Flight surgeonTime at Columbus AFB: Two yearsTime in Service: Two years active duty, four in Army National GuardHometown: Madison, Ala.Career goals: Emergency medicine residency, maximize international health

  • Leprosy in a hard-shell: Armadillos pose infection risk

    Armadillos are a very common animal here in Columbus, Mississippi. Armadillos may appear harmless; however studies have suggested that armadillos can pose a potential risk of spreading a disease known as Leprosy. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by

  • Frickenstein takes helm of 14th Mission Support Group

    Colonel-selectScott Frickenstein assumed command of the 14th Mission Support Group on July 6 in a ceremony at the BLAZE hangar. The colonel select previously lead the Analysis Branch in the Force Support Division, Directorate of Force Structure, Resources and Assessment, Joint Staff, the Pentagon,

  • 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