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  • Former POW offers wisdom to 08-10 graduates

    Retired Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris spoke at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 08-10 graduation June 6 at Kaye Auditorium. Colonel Harris is credited with teaching the tap code to other prisoners during his time as a prisoner of war for eight years in Vietnam, which was used for

  • Triathlon brings out competitors

    The Fitness Center hosted their first annual triathlon Saturday. The triathlon consisted of three events which included a 750 m lap swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run. Supports came out early to watch the 38 participants compete. Some of the participants were Lt. Col. Jose Aleman, 14th Force Support

  • Air Force ROTC starts new cadet summer program

    Some of the participants in a new SECAF-directed summer program will soon begin arriving at Columbus AFB. The Air Force Officer Accession and Training School's Operation Air Force Program selected 52 college cadet sophomores and eight college cadet seniors to participate at CAFB. The OPS AF program

  • 14th FTW introduces new MDSS commander

    Lieutenant Col. Kirk Edens relinquished command of the 14th Medical Support Squadron to Lt. Col. Michael Cupito Tuesday in a ceremony at the Columbus Club. Colonel Cupito was previously the Chief of the Medical Logistics Branch in the Office of the Command Surgeon, Pacific Air Force Bases at Hickam

  • Wingmen honored in ceremony Friday

    Columbus AFB inducted two new "Columbus Wingmen" in a ceremony Friday at the Columbus Club. The Wingmen program was founded in November 1993 by former wing commander General Robert Foglesong. The term wingman is a common term used in the Air Force today. It was originated from the aviation term for

  • 14th CS receives new commander

    Lieutenant Col. Jeffrey Granger relinquished command of the 14th Communications Squadron to Maj. Leo Lawson May 29 in a ceremony held at the Columbus Club. Major Lawson, born in Miami, Fla., attended the University of South Carolina double-majoring in media arts and office information systems. He

  • Take time to complete the 2008 community assessment survey

    The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2008 Community Assessment Survey of service members, spouses, reservists and reserve spouses. This survey is the best way for Air Force community members to make their opinions and needs known. The results of the survey will be used by

  • CAFB says farewell to retiring Chief Bowlan

    The 14th Flying Training Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Ron Bowlan, had his retirement ceremony Tuesday at Kaye auditorium. A majority of Chief Bowlan's past influences were in attendance, including his parents, his son and the owner of Greek to Me!, where Chief Bowlan spent a

  • 14th MDG introduces new TRICARE online kiosk

    When BLAZE Team members enter the front lobby at the Koritz Clinic they will notice a new device. Located in the main patient waiting area there is a brand new, easy to use TRICARE online touch-screen kiosk for patient's convenience. The TRICARE Online Kiosk offers all the benefits of