July 1, 2008 Fireworks on the Water 2008 at the Stennis Lock and Dam Fireworks on the Water 2008 presented by Columbus Air Force Base, City of Columbus and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Bring Lawn Chairs, Coolers and Blankets - Please No Pets Schedule of Events 4 p.m. - Music by Paul Swain Food Vendors & Childrens Activities open 6 p.m. - National Anthem & T-1 Flyover
June 26, 2008 CAFB hosts Civilian Commander’s Call Colonel Jeff Dunn, 14th Flying Training Wing vice commander, hosted a Civilian Commander's Call June 18 at Kaye Auditorium for BLAZE Team Air Force civilians. At the ceremony, civilian employees working on base were brought up to date on issues related to their role at Columbus AFB and several were
June 24, 2008 14th CPTS, CONS begin provisional merger The 14th Comptroller Squadron and the 14th Contracting squadron merged in a ceremony held at the Columbus Club June 24, forming the 14th Contracting and Comptroller Squadron (Provisional). As part of an Air Force - level organizational test, the squadrons are merging because finance and contracting
June 24, 2008 Colonel Watkins assumes of command of 14th FTW Colonel Roger Watkins assumed command of the 14th Flying Training Wing Wednesday in a ceremony at Smith Plaza June 25. Major Gen. Irving Halter, 19th Air Force commander, was on-hand to officiate the ceremony. "I am extremely honored and humbled to have been selected to command the 14th Flying
June 20, 2008 Columbus to host Independence Day celebration Columbus Air Force Base and the City of Columbus will host "Fireworks on the Water", a free and open-to-the-public event, 4 p.m. July 4 at the east bank of the Stennis Lock and Dam. The event will feature live entertainment by two local bands as well as activities for children, food and drink
June 18, 2008 CAFB welcomes new wing commander Colonel Roger Watkins will assume command of the 14th Flying Training Wing Wednesday at 9 a.m. in a ceremony at Smith Plaza with a reception following at the Columbus Club. All members of the BLAZE team are invited to both events. Colonel Watkins is coming from Fairchild AFB, Wash., where he was the
June 17, 2008 Preventing back injury can be crucial The number of Americans disabled by low back pain or injury is staggering. Low back pain strikes eight out of 10 adults at some point in their lives. Approximately five million Americas suffer from acute or chronic back pain, which accounts for more than 90 million lost production days annually. Not
June 17, 2008 Columbus hosts DEFY camp for local youth The annual Drug Education for Youth summer camp started Wednesday and will extend through June 27 at the Chapel Annex. DEFY is a free 10-month, two phased prevention program for the youth of Columbus AFB ages 9 to 12. The program consists of substance abuse education, to include drug and alcohol
June 17, 2008 The race is on. Who will get there first? You have a mission: get your team to Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, as quick as possible with the most miles. The only way to cover the 626 miles is by running, walking, swimming, biking and nutritional charting. Each four member team can consist of active duty, dependents, retirees, and DoD
