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  • Former military munitions areas identified on Columbus AFB

    Three former military munitions areas were recently identified on Columbus AFB. These sites are part of the Air Force Military Munitions Response Program. The MMRP evaluates sites affected by spent military munitions at closed ranges, to include Morale Welfare and Recreation Trap and Skeet Ranges.

  • AETC command chaplain speaks at Annual Wing Prayer Breakfast

    The command chaplain for Air Education and Training Command recently offered words of wisdom, encouragement and advice at the 14th Flying Training Wing Annual Prayer Breakfast April 12 at the Columbus Club."Thank you for who you are and what you do for America, it is so essential and it is awesome,"

  • 14th FTW/CC speaks at Class 10-07 graduation

    The commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing offered words of advice and congratulations to the members of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-07 at their graduation April 2 in the Kaye Auditorium.Col. Roger Watkins, 14th FTW commander, summarized his speech with three "p's" -

  • Air Force uses C-17 to deliver Army assets overseas

    It is unusual to see a C-17 Globemaster III airlifter on the ramp of Columbus Air Force Base in northeast Mississippi - but it was a history making, Mississippi heavy, event.The C-17, assigned to the Mississippi Air National Guard's 172nd Airlift Wing in Jackson, Miss, loaded helicopters

  • Countdown to 2011 UCI begins

    Actually, the Black Hats are coming...to pens! The quaint three letter acronym, UCI (Unit Compliance Inspection) is 351 days from this Silver Wings edition. You might conjure up images of once a month wing exercises, recalls, commander in your chili, and other nefarious memories. Good! You should

  • State dedicates road to local humanitarian

    The gloomy weather couldn't dampen the spirit of those gathered to pay tribute to a local humanitarian March 26 just outside the Columbus Air Force Base main gate.Those traveling the road to the Columbus AFB main entrance will now see the prominently posted signs designating the roadway as the

  • BLAZE Team Member wins AETC award

    A Columbus Blaze team member was awarded the 2010 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employee of the year. Maj. Gen. Anthony F. Przybyslawski, Air Education and Training Command Vice Commander released this year's winners. Kevin Billingsley, 14th Operation Support Squadron won this

  • Keeping Your Heart Healthy

    Trudy Glusenkamp, RD and Tech Sgt. Ryian Caviness14th Medical Operations SquadronFebruary is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. Every minute this disease claims the life of an American. Keeping your heart healthy

  • The “Economics” of H1N1

    The following is an article from: http://www.filife.com in partnership with the Wall Street JournalAugust 2009 was the month of H1N1 in the Ramirez household. Father, Maurice A. Ramirez, M.D. was the first to come down with the virus. He wasn't entirely surprised. With his work as a pandemic