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  • Pentagon leader visits Columbus AFB

    The year of the Air Force Family; what does it mean? Columbus Air Force Base received a two-day visit from a Pentagon leader to help us understand the Secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force Chief of Staff's year long initiative. Mr. Horace "H.L." Larry, a member of the Senior Executive Service

  • 49th Fighter Squadron Association Reunion

    The Black Knights of the 49th Fighter Training Squadron proudly hosted a reunion for the 49th Fighter Squadron Association October 8-10 at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The 49th Fighter Squadron Association is comprised of former members of the 49th from World War II to the present. Each year in

  • Columbus honors Oscar winning Disney animator

    The Columbus community is highlighting native son Josh Meador for his success and artistry as animator for Walt Disney studios on October 16 and 17. He was an important animator and special effects artist for Walt Disney Studios 1936-1965. He had a major hand in almost every Disney production from

  • Save the date: Happy Irby street dedication

    Columbus Air Force Base officials in coordination with the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors and the Mississippi Legislature have set aside March 26, 2010, to rename Mississippi Highway 786 to George "Happy" Irby Memorial Parkway. Highway 786, also known as Main Gate road, provides access from

  • General Foglesong returns to speak at Class 09-12 graduation

    A former Columbus Air Force Base wing commander and retired 4-star general spoke at the graduation of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 09-12 at the Kaye Auditorium July 24. Gen. Robert H. "Doc" Foglesong, former commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and eighteenth president of

  • First Iraqi ALP student graduates

    Three years ago a young soon-to-be pilot began his journey to earning his Silver Wings. Second Lt. Omar AlNuaimi, Iraqi air force, will graduate today alongside his fellow student pilots in Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 09-12 at the Kaye Auditorium. "It feels great (to graduate),"

  • BLAZE Team responds to aircraft accident

    The constant training and planning each Airman at Columbus Air Force Base takes part in came to fruition around 6 p.m. last Thursday night, when a T-6 Texan crashed. The pilot, whose name and country of origin are being withheld at the request of their countries embassy, ejected and landed safely

  • New School Year Approaching: Time to get Immunized Part 1

    With the new school year approaching quickly, school officials and student health clinics are beginning preparation for the surge of incoming students. Part of that preparation is the screening of immunization records. Immunizations are available to help prevent several different diseases. One such