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  • CAFB hosts AETC commander's and command chief's conference

    Over 100 Air Education and Training Command senior leaders met this week here as part of the AETC commander's and command chief's conference. The conference, which started Monday and lasted until today, is held twice a year to help senior leaders discuss current issues within the command and to

  • Terkay named AETC Finance Airman of the Year

    Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Management and Comptroller Annual Awards winners, including one BLAZE Team member, recognizing the command's top individual performers and units in the field. These individuals and units will compete in

  • Tobacco quitting options available at HAWC

    Tobacco usage reports show no significant decrease in usage of tobacco on Columbus Air Force base, according to Health and Wellness Center research In an effort to combat this issue, several resources are available for usage to CAFB community. 1) Fresh Start Program This program starts the first

  • Spread the Word briefing visits Columbus

    An Air Force Personnel Center Spread the Word Briefing Team visited Columbus Air Force Base Feb. 23. The team was here to "spread the word" about various AFPC concerns, including the move of personnel services to a centralized service center, deployment issues, uniform changes and issue/challenges

  • Civilian defenders help keep Columbus AFB safe, secure

    Defensor Fortis: the defender's of the force. We're all familiar with the "blue suits," the Airmen whose job it is to protect the Air Force, its assets and people, but not everyone is familiar with the growing force helping to supplement and train Airmen. These men and women are Department of

  • 14th FTW/CV addresses graduates of class 09-05

    "Continue to stand up and show the initiative to serve," was the message the Class 09-05 Graduation guest speaker passed on to the assembled graduates at the Kaye Auditorium Feb. 13. Col. Jeff Dunn, 14th Flying Training Wing vice commander, said it takes courage, sacrifice and valor to both live by

  • Med Group Airmen receive Air Force honors

    Two BLAZE Team members were recently announced as some of the most exceptional medical personnel in the Air Force. Maj. Randy McCalip, 14th Medical Operations Squadron, was named the Air Force Field Grade Aerospace Physiologist of the Year for 2008. Major McCalip is the flight commander for the

  • Public Affairs garners 2008 AETC communication effectiveness award

    Air Education and Training Command recently announced the winners of the 2008 AETC Public Affairs Achievement Awards. The 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs office was awarded the Maj. Henry "Hap" Arnold Award for Public Affairs Communication Effectiveness. The award was for the retirement of