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  • 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

  • 14th FTW dedicates GATR site to fallen Airman

    Columbus Air Force Base paid tribute to a fallen Airman with a dedication ceremony April 9. The Ground-to-Air Transmitter and Receiver Site was renamed the Melendez Radio Site in honor of Staff Sgt. Luis Melendez, a former Columbus AFB Airman who was killed in a helicopter crash in support of

  • 14th OG CC speaks at Class 09-07 graduation

    The current 14th Operations Group commander helped welcome some of the Air Force's newest pilots by speaking at their graduation April 3 at the Kaye Auditorium. Col. David Reth, 14th OG commander, spoke at the graduation of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 09-07. The 14th OG conducts

  • Don't Wait Until the Last Minute to File Your Taxes

    Ok, procrastinators, April 15h, the last day to file your taxes, is fast approaching. And with the free services offered by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center on base, why wait? Appointments at the CAFB Tax Center, located in the base post office, will fill up soon - so act fast! You will

  • Columbus AFB, community mourn loss of humanitarian, friend

    Columbus Air Force Base and the Columbus, Miss., community lost a true humanitarian last Friday. George "Happy" Irby, Sr., died March 27 after a short illness. Born March 27, 1915, Irby passed away on his 94th birthday. After retiring from the Columbus and Greenville railroad, Irby began his 51 year