News

  • 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

  • Trail BLAZE'r - April 13

    Name and unit: Tech. Sgt. Brian Fisher, 14th Medical Support SquadronJob title: NCOIC, LaboratoryTime at Columbus AFB: 15 MonthsTime in Service: 16 YearsHometown: Lake City, Fla.Career goals: Make master sergeant and complete my masters degree Family members: Wife Glenda, daughter Deanna (13) and

  • Fundraising Guidance During AFAF and CFC Seasons

    It is that time of year again; time for the Air Force Assistance Fund. This year the AFAF at Columbus Air Force Base will run from March 28 to May 6. It is also the time of the year that private organizations, booster clubs, etc. may be planning fundraiser. As a result, some well-intending,

  • Trail BLAZE'r - April 6

    Name/unit: Bill Holdiness, 14th Flying Training Wing Job title: Tax Center ManagerTime at Columbus AFB: Two MonthsTime in Service: Two MonthsHometown: Washington, D.C.Career goals: To do the best in everything I do. Family members: My wife and two children.Favorite musician: Brad PaisleyFavorite

  • Columbus AFB Accepts enHance Award

    Col. George Ross, 14th Flying Training Wing Vice Commander, along with the Civil Engineering Environmental Team, were presented with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality enHance award during the "E3- Energy, the Economy and the Environment" workshop on April 5 in Jackson, Miss.

  • CAFB celebrates 2011 Annual Prayer Breakfast

    Team BLAZE members came together April 5 at the Columbus Club to pray for our elected officials.The 2011 Prayer Breakfast showcased songs sung by the Columbus Choral Society, prayer, readings from religious texts and a speech by Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Cecil Richardson, Chief of Chaplains, Headquarters

  • BLAZE 56 pulls together junior, senior enlisted members

    Junior and senior enlisted Airmen got together to hit the bowling lanes March 24 at the Strike Zone Lanes.Junior Enlisted Airman bowled for free with chief master sergeants and first sergeants from across the wing in a gathering set up by the BLAZE 56 to let the Airmen talk and ask each other