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  • 14th FTW/CC hears issues, lays out plans at enlisted call

    The commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing spoke to the enlisted force of Columbus Air Force Base at a commander's call Aug. 16 in Phillips Auditorium. Col. Barre Seguin met with enlisted members of all ranks and outlined his vision for the wing, his views on leadership and his priorities as the

  • Columbus AFB FY2009 Economic Impact Report released

    Columbus AFB's officials released the FY2009 Economic Impact Report at the Base Community Council meeting held here Aug. 6.The base, according to the report, generated $287 million in economic impact, an increase of $29 million in comparison to the FY2008 EIR, showing increases in two major

  • 14th MDG receives ‘Excellent’ in dual inspections

    After a week of intense inspections, the 14th Medical Group was given an overall rating of "Excellent" by the Headquarters AF Inspection Agency, Directorate of Medical Operations inspection team.In addition, the 14th MDG was also inspected by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care,

  • Newest Wingman Award winners named

    In one of his last acts as the 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, Col. Roger Watkins named the recipients of his Columbus AFB Wingman Award at a formal dinner Monday night at the Columbus Club.Colonel Watkins selected Golden Triangle Regional Airport Executive Director Mike Hainsey and local

  • Seguin takes reins of 14th FTW

    The new leader of the 14th Flying Training Wing took command of the unit in a formal ceremony July 28.Col. Barre Seguin was given command of the men and women of the BLAZE Team by 19th Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Gregory Feest, only moments after the outgoing commander, Col. Roger Watkins,

  • PACAF command chief

    Command Chief Master Sgt. Brooke McLean, Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Pacific Air Forces, met with some of Columbus Air Force Base's enlisted force to share lunch and his views on matters affecting his major command.Chief McLean ate pizza with the other Airmen and discussed some of the

  • Preparing for success: 2010-2011 school year begins

    To the dismay of some, and the joy of others it's almost time to go back to school. As some will say preparation can go a long ways towards success, and Columbus Air Force Base is preparing to help others reach for that success.E.J. Griffis, the 14th FTW School Liaison Officer, has been working with

  • PACAF Commander gives graduation speech, pins son's wings.

    Gen. Gary North, Commander of the Pacific Air Forces spoke during the graduation ceremony for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-12 at the Kaye Auditorium on Columbus Air Force Base July 23.Twenty one of the Air Force's newest pilots received their wings during the graduation,

  • Aux field fire station hosts open house

    Wing and local community leaders joined over 50 BLAZE Team members at the newly-renovated fire station open house at Columbus Air Force Bases' auxiliary airfield on Thursday, July 8.The 10 month fire station renovation not only improved the quality of life for the five firefighters that are on duty

  • A preview to pilot training: CAP cadets visit Columbus AFB

    Civil Air Patrol cadets along with CAP leaders visited Columbus Air Force Base from July 12 to July 16 for a week of the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course.The CAP cadets who attended the course spent the week getting a firsthand look at the everyday life of a student