News

  • 48th FTS takes part in 48th reunion

    Members of the 48th Flying Training Squadron traveled to Dayton, Ohio, to attend their annual squadron reunion Sept. 30 to Oct. 3. Previous members of the 48th Fighter Squadrons, including a 48th Fighter Squadron World War II P-38 pilot, several pilots from the 48th Fighter Interceptor Squadron as

  • Base responds to active shooter exercise

    BLAZE Team and area first responders took part in an exercise Oct. 5 and 6 to hone the base's ability to react, respond and recover.The two-day exercise went beyond just testing the abilities of first responders, it tested the 14th Flying Training Wing's ability to deal with the threat and aftermath

  • 'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto

    Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression -- a call to action, with a response of

  • CFC kicks off for 2010

    October marks the beginning of a new fiscal year and the beginning of this year's Combined Federal Campaign. This year's CFC kicked off Monday as Col. George Ross, 14th Flying Training Wing vice commander, signed his pledge card on the dotted line. This year the campaign spans from Oct. 4 to Nov.

  • Former 14th FTW/CC speaks at Class 10-15 Graduation

    A former 14th Flying Training Wing commander spoke to graduates and guests of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-15 at their graduation ceremony in the Kaye Auditorium Oct. 1. Retired Lt. Gen. Garry Trexler, 14th FTW commander from 1993 to 1995, retired as Deputy Commander, United

  • International Infection Control Week brings spotlight to important subject

    The third week in October is designated as International Infection Control Week and provides an excellent opportunity for infection control professionals to educate staff and the community about the importance of infection prevention. Infection control is an essential yet often under-recognized and

  • Gone but not forgotten

    Behind an iron gate, hidden under tall grass and tucked away deep inside the walls of Columbus Air Force Base lies a one-half acre plot of land filled with weatherworn headstones and unmarked graves.Many people over the years have watched over this piece of Mississippi history known as the

  • How to Vote Locally

    A lot of focus has been put on military and absentee voting the past few months. However, since more than half of the employees on CAFB are civilians, it seems only fair to shed some light on how the local election process works and, as a civilian and resident of Columbus, you should go about

  • Lockdown: what to do in the event of an active shooter

    While next week's exercise is on the forefront of most Team BLAZE members minds, it's important to remember and understand the proper procedures during an active shooter not only during the exercise, but in the event of a real-world incident. (Editor's note: Remember to refer any questions received