News

  • Two Columbus AFB pilots fatally injured in crash

    Two Columbus Air Force Base pilots died Wednesday when a Columbus AFB T-38C crashed on initial takeoff at approximately 12:30 p.m. on base. Major Blair Faulkner, 43rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. Matthew Emmons, Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 08-14, were

  • “Black Hawk Down” tickets available

    Retired Army Staff Sgt. Matt Eversmann, who was portrayed in the film "Black Hawk Down," will be the keynote speaker for the YMCA annual benefit dinner and meeting April 25 at the Trotter Convention Center. Free tickets are available, purchased by the 14th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. Dave

  • Making wise financial choices for a stable future

    Planning for ones financial future demands that they stay ahead of the financial factors that shape the economy. Ironically, financial worries derive not necessarily from lack of money, but often from lack of planning. Solid financial planning can take the uncertainty out of the financial future,

  • Volunteering a way of life for BLAZE Team

    BLAZE Team members participated in volunteer opportunities this week in honor of National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week reflects the power volunteers have to lead by example. Volunteers both encourage those they help and motivate others to help. The theme for this year was "Volunteer to

  • New cell phone policy

    The Department of Defense forbids motorist to utilize a cell phone while driving on a military installation except with a hands-free device. Holding a cell phone and using a speakerphone features does not constitute "hands-free;" the phone must not be in the hand. Effective immediately, the

  • 18 compete for bench press championship

    The fitness center held its semi-annual bench press competition April 7. There were 18 competitors divided into eight men's weight classes and one women's weight class. The overall lifter in the male weight class with a maximum lift of 435 lbs. was William Luciano, 14th Medical Operations Squadron.