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  • Columbus AFB goes Back-2-BLAZE

    Team BLAZE, our World Series of inspections is over, for now. And with the closing of our series, comes a new wing #1 priority. Our new #1 Team BLAZE priority shifts our focus of effort, beyond mission accomplishment, away from inspection preparation and back to the cornerstone of our Team. Team

  • CAFB celebrates earth day, arbor day with local schools

    Columbus Air Force Base invited over 450 4th graders from local schools on base to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day April 22.While celebrating the 41 year old tradition attendees learned about the world we live in, and a bit of how we affect it.In anticipation of mother nature bringing in rain and

  • Trail BLAZE'r - April 27

    Name: Jessica Hoskins Unit: 49th Flying Training SquadronJob title: SecretaryTime at Columbus Air Force Base: 2.5 yearsTime in Service: 2.5 yearsHometown: Port Byron, Ill.Career goals: Complete Ph.D in the next three years. Family members: Husband, 1st Lt. Adam Johnson.Favorite movie: The Hangover

  • Trail BLAZE'r - April 20

    Name: Mike BlytheUnit: 14th Civil Engineer SquadronJob title: Solid and hazardous waste program managerTime at Columbus AFB: 11 yearsTime in Service: 20 years as of May 13, 2011Hometown: Talladega, AlabamaCareer goals: Growth is the most important career goal that we should look into. There is never

  • On base housing changes hands, stays the same for residents

    Pinnacle Family of Companies and its affiliates along with Hunt Companies and its affiliates have concluded negotiations to transfer all ownership and development responsibilities of privatized military housing from Pinnacle to Hunt as of Aug. 1.Residents of on base housing should see little to no

  • Conserve today. Secure tomorrow. CAFB celebrates earth day everyday

    Thursday marked the 41st anniversary of the first Earth Day. Born out of a grassroots movement to encourage awareness of the growing air and water pollution, Earth Day has evolved into an international celebration of our commitment to protect and conserve Earth's natural resources. Over 190

  • Columbus Air Force Base receives the Tree City USA award

    Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. was awarded the Tree City USA certification by the Mississippi Urban Forest Council. Columbus Air Force Base is one of only 29 sites in the state qualifying for the recognition. This is the 18 year that the base has received the title. Columbus Air Force Base is

  • Brig. Gen. McGillicuddy reminds SUPT Class 11-07 of roots

    The 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander spoke at graduation ceremony for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 11-07 April 8 at Kaye Auditorium. Brig. Gen. Paul McGillicuddy told graduates that this day would change their lives, and reminded them to think about the trials and successes of the