News

  • Press release: T-6 crash

    A Columbus Air Force Base T-6 Texan II primary trainer crashed at approximately 5:50 p.m. June 9 in a sparsely populated area approximately forty five minutes west of Columbus AFB. At the time of the accident, the T-6 aircraft was conducting initial flight training operations and had one student

  • AETC call centers consolidate for efficiency

    Telephone operators of the 21st Century provide support far beyond giving out telephone numbers, and with upgraded telephone directories and consolidation efforts on the horizon, the quality support can only flourish. The Consolidated Telephone Operator's call center, under the direction of the Air

  • Afghan Officer Earns USAF Wings

    The first Afghan officer to train in the United States in nearly 50 years earned his silver Air Force wings in a ceremony today at Columbus Air Force Base. Lt. Faiz Mohammed Ramaki was presented his pilot wings by Colonel Roger Watkins, 14th Flying Training Wing commander after completing the

  • 14th FTW breaks ground on new Child Development Center

    The 14th Flying Training Wing began another project to improve the lives of Airmen June 3 with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Child Development Center. A $6.5 million dollar Military Construction project, the new CDC will accommodate almost three times as many children as the current one

  • Air University commander talks education, training

    The general in charge of the Air Force's Air University recently visited Columbus Air Force Base on May 15 and took some time to talk about Air Force education and training. Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, Air University commander at Maxwell AFB, Ala., talked about successes and challenges in education and the

  • 19th AF Commander Visits Columbus

    Maj. Gen. Greg Feest, the 19th AF commander, arrived at the Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. transient ramp red carpet Tuesday to begin his two and one-half day visit to the base. General Feest has been the 19th AF/CC since July 2008 and is visiting all flying training operations. The 19th Air Force

  • Preventing the Flu: good health habits can help stop germs

    The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. 1. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are

  • H1N1 flu update

    USNORTHCOM issued a Force Health Protection notification April 24 detailing prevention steps to take to prevent the spread of Swine Flu. New cases continue to emerge but there are steps you can take to prevent the spread of illness. The following information provides information on the recent Swine

  • Aircrews, support staff work to wow crowds

    At celebrations and events across the country, spectators watch as a formation of United States Air Force aircraft fly over head - whether it be one, two or the maximum of four aircraft in formation. What spectators do not see is the time and work involved in setting up the mere-seconds long