News

  • AFMC/CC visits Columbus AFB

    The commander of Air Force Material Command recently visited Columbus Air Force Base and offered some advice and information for Team BLAZE members.Gen. Donald Hoffman came to Columbus AFB to speak at the 2010 Air Force Ball and visit the base he left in 1997 after serving as 14th Operations Group

  • Team BLAZE celebrates 63rd Air Force birthday

    Columbus AFB Airmen, spouses, guests and community members gathered Sept. 10 to celebrate 63 years of Air Force history at the annual Air Force Ball held downtown at the Trotter Convention Center.Attendees were treated to an evening of food, music, camaraderie, cake and mentoring from guest speaker

  • Stater takes command of the 14th OG

    The new commander of the 14th Operations Group took command of the unit in a formal ceremony Sept. 8 at the BLAZE Hangar here.Col. Steven Stater was given command of the group by 14th Flying Training Wing Commander Col. Barre Seguin, soon after Col. David Reth, previous 14th OG commander,

  • Gardasil: To vaccinate or not to vaccinate for HPV

    The 14th Medical Group Immunization Clinic continues to offer the Gardasil Vaccine (also known as the HPV vaccine or cervical cancer vaccine). The 14th MDG staff is always available and willing to answer questions patients may have about the vaccine to help patients decide when and if Gardasil is

  • Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight

    Your entire BLAZE leadership team just completed its second, day-long leadership seminar with the goal of defining the Mission and Vision statement for the 14th Flying Training Wing and defining our strategic objectives. With the inspiration of noted author Jim Hunter, your squadron commanders,

  • Sunrise Sprint Triathlon a success

    Forty-four Team BLAZE members competed in the Sunrise Sprint Triathlon here at Columbus Air Force Base, Aug. 28.The Sunrise Sprint Triathlon allowed Airmen to compete individually, or in teams of three, with swimming, cycling, and running portions of the competition. The times for the top

  • Four Team BLAZE Airmen selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel

    Air Force officials announced Aug. 26 that four Team BLAZE majors were selected for promotion to the next grade.Congratulations to the following lieutenant colonel selects: Wilshelia Ezell, 14th Force Support Squadron commander; Timothy Lawrence, 14th Operations Group; Shannan Starling, globally

  • CAFB officials explain MMRP soil testing at town hall meeting

    Columbus Air Force Base officials released the results of the Military Munitions Response Program initial study at a town hall meeting Aug. 20.Initial sampling showed the levels of lead in Columbus AFB Housing soil is below residential screening levels, but the levels of polycyclic aromatic

  • OSC changes to CSC, welcomes all Team BLAZE spouses

    Recently the Officer's Spouses Club passed an amendment to change to the Columbus Spouses Club and now welcomes all Team BLAZE spouses into the organization.Andrea Caswell, president of the CSC, said the organization is open to spouses of officers, enlisted, civilians, and contractors. Mrs. Caswell