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  • US SOUTHCOM deputy commander offers advice to new AF pilots

    Lieutenant Gen. Glenn Spears, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Southern Command in Miami, Fla., spoke at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 08-08 graduation Friday. General Spears, who graduated from pilot training at Williams AFB, Ariz., in 1979, is a command pilot with more than 3,400

  • AF paralegal career opportunities available

    Would you consider joining us as a member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps? Did you know that as an enlisted member you might be eligible to re-train into the paralegal career field? The Air Force enlisted legal career field, paralegal, has been in existence since May 1, 1955, and continues to

  • Keeping “alert” to severe weather

    With the newest technology, severe weather can be forecasted out hours and even days ahead. Tuning in to a local channel on television can help anyone keep an eye on severe weather in the local area and any watches or warnings issued for the counties in the state. What if shelter needs to be taken

  • Helping to make your next PCS a “smooth move”

    PCS season is rapidly approaching, and we all know that a PCS almost always involves at least some degree of damage to household goods. Whether you're PCSing for the first time or are a seasoned veteran, the following tips will help ensure that if any of your property is lost or damaged in shipment,

  • 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