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  • 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

  • C.A.S.H. program eases stress about your finances

    Tired of waiting at finance just to ask a question about which form to fill out, or maybe making the trip to finance just to get turned away because you're missing documentation or a supervisor's signature? If this has ever happened to you, then the finance office has a new program for you! The

  • Toll-free line for personnel questions opens Feb. 22

    Members of the Total Force -- regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen -- are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call

  • Third generation pilot retires

    Today the Black Knights of the 49th Fighter Training Squadron celebrate the retirement of one of their own, Maj. Marcus "COOP" Cooper, III. Events will include a morning "fini-flight", an afternoon retirement ceremony, and an evening retirement dinner. A career pilot with over 3,200 fighter hours,

  • IFF Class 09-DB graduates

    Eight members of the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals course graduated Friday in a ceremony in the Heritage Room of the 49th Fighter Training Squadron. The 49th FTS is responsible for Active Duty and international AT-38C flying training. The 49th FTS also provides IFF training to pilots and