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  • Join the Military Saves campaign

    Individuals and families are learning how to set and reach their financial goals as members of the Military Saves program. These participants are paying off debts, and saving money to achieve financial independence, to pay for cars, education, homes, vacations or to retire. The goals are as unique

  • The best approach to a healthful lifestyle is the “total diet”

    March is National Nutrition Month, the perfect time to take a fresh look at the big picture. The theme for National Nutrition Month 2008 is Nutrition: It's a Matter of Fact. The American Dietetic Association reminds consumers to focus on the total balance of foods they consume, rather than any one

  • FAIPAPALOOZA swarms Columbus AFB

    Graduation is an event that Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training students at Columbus AFB look forward to before they even begin their year of training. Graduation is the doorway to the bigger operational world. They go on to fly fighters and drop bombs, refuel F-16s miles up in the sky or

  • MDG claims repeat championship

    The 14th Medical Group defeated the 37th/41st Flying Training Squadron in the Intramural Basketball Championship Tuesday night. It was a battle of tournament underdogs with the 14th MDG vs. the 37th/41st FTS. Sports fans including Col. Susan Hall, 14th MDG commander, Col. Mark Brown, 14th Mission

  • Emblem brings heritage back to wing

    Last year, the Air Force celebrated its 60th year as an independent branch of the armed forces, and Columbus AFB celebrated its 65th year as a military installation. The "Heritage to Horizons" celebration gave us the opportunity to reflect on our heritage. Although most of the Blaze Team wear the

  • Expeditionary Airmen needed: Innovation, training required

    Why does a man with the span and control of more than 8,000 Airmen and civilians travel 1,500 miles to address 18 graduates and their families and friends? Simply put. To reinforce to the next line of fighter, airlift and bomber pilots this is the "war of their generation." Colonel Kent Laughbaum,

  • Preparing for deployments include a family care plan

    If you are called up in the next 24 hours, do you have short- and long-term plans for your family's care? Who is going to pay the bills? What about unexpected repairs? Does your spouse know who to call and what rates are acceptable? These are just some of the items people overlook in the rush of a

  • Local CEO climbs to new heights

    The CEO and President of SeverCorr, John Correnti, visit Columbus AFB Tuesday. Correnti, who founded SeverCorr in 2005, was able to take a flight in the T-38 Talon with the 14th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. Dave Gerber, as his pilot. During his tour of Columbus AFB, Correnti was shown the

  • CAFB awards 2007 Annual Awards winners

    Columbus AFB recognized it 2007 Annual Awards winners Saturday night during a ceremony at the Columbus Club. Although a stiff competition, the 13 winners came out with a well deserved victory. Major Lisa Davison, 14th Medical Operations Squadron, was awarded the Field Grade Officer of the Year for

  • Columbus’ Biggest Loser competition inspires BLAZE Team to shed pounds

    Do you have a few pounds you would like to shed? Don't exactly know where to start? Do you just need a little motivation? Do you want to be a part of Columbus Air Force Base's biggest competition? If you answered yes; mark the calendars, get a team together and work to become Columbus' Biggest