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  • Dormsgiving gives to Enlisted Dorm Residents

    Some BLAZE team members will not be home for this Thanksgiving, but base leadership came together to give a Thanksgiving dinner to those staying at the enlisted dorms over the holiday.All sections of the base were well represented by enlisted dorm residents and base leadership at this year's

  • General officer, former graduate speaks at Class 11-02 graduation

    A former graduate of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base returned Nov. 18 to address the latest SUPT class as a brigadier general during Class 11-02 graduation.Brig. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., 312th Aeronautical Systems Wing commander and Air Force Program Executive

  • “The Weaponry of the Code”

    Native Americans have a long tradition of being a part of our nation's military. Since the war of 1812, Native Americans have played a vital role in military victory. As a part of this month's education on Native American culture, it is important to recognize their efforts in achieving Allied

  • Operations Group hosts semiannual Career Day

    Aircraft and aircrews representing the spectrum of Air Force missions descended upon Columbus AFB, Saturday, Nov. 13 to provide students, instructor pilots and their families with first-hand accounts of each airframe's role in current global operations. Career Day is a semiannual event hosted by the

  • New commander takes reins of Air Education and Training Command

    Gen. Edward A. Rice took command of Air Education and Training Command from Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz during a ceremony here today."The set of activities for which the United States Air Force is responsible is extremely complex," said General Rice, who previously commanded U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air

  • Volunteers make all the difference to Tops in Blue

    "I could use some volunteers over here!" yells a tall man in a gray shirt and a lifting belt while looking over a large crate filled with metal bars.A group of people respond to his request by rushing over and taking the metal bars backstage to add to the set.The backdrops, the intricate light and

  • America Recycles Day: It all comes back to you

    November 15 is designated as America Recycles Day. The purpose of America Recycles Day is to continue to promote the social, environmental, and economic benefits of recycling and encourage more people to join the movement toward creating a better natural environment. Celebrating its 13th year, it

  • 21 inducted into SNCO ranks at ceremony

    Twenty-one master sergeants and master sergeant selects were officially inducted into the ranks of SNCOs Nov. 8 at the Columbus Club.Friends and family came together to congratulate and celebrate with the inductees during a night of ceremony, food and advice. The inductees included Team BLAZE

  • AETC Commander to retire after 37 years of service

    The commander of Air Education and Training Command, Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, will retire in the grade of general effective Jan. 1, 2011, Air Force officials announced today, culminating more than 37 years of commissioned service. His retirement ceremony is Nov. 17.Among his many accomplishments as