COLUMBUS AFB NEWS

  • 14th FTW receives AF Outstanding Unit Award

    The men and women of the BLAZE Team were recognized for their excellence and hard work Nov. 25 when Air Education and Training Command announced they were the recipient of the AF Outstanding Unit Award. Those permanently assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing during the time period between July

  • Quarter of a century sacking groceries

    Columbus' head bagger is marking her 25th year loading groceries for Columbus Air Force Base commissary patrons. Bea Desmidt started bagging groceries for customers in 1984 when the current Commissary facility just opened.Desmidt attributes having a steady, yet flexible job hours is why she has

  • IFF Class 10-BB Graduates Five

    The 49th Fighter Training Squadron hosted an IFF graduation on Nov. 17 in the squadron heritage room. Five members graduated this phase of their training on their way to becoming fighter pilots in the F-16 and F-15E for the Combat Air Forces.The 49th FTS is responsible for Active Duty, Guard,

  • 14th SFS urges drivers to remember seat-belt use

    What gives people more reason to buckle up - the increased threat of a traffic ticket. Most people buckle up for safety, but for some people it is the threat of a fine or ticket that spurs them to put on a safety belt.The patrolmen of the 14th Security Forces Squadron and Wing Safety not only issue

  • Holiday Guidance for DoD Personnel

    The holidays have always been a time for exchanging gifts. All DoD personnel, however, should remember that federal ethics regulations sometimes restrict these activities. Here is a summary of the rules regarding gift giving in the workplace:First, DoD personnel may not accept gifts offered because