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  • Trust still stands in America

    "In God We Trust." This phrase became the official national motto of the United States in 1956 after it was passed by the 84th United States Congress and later by President Dwight Eisenhower. It appears on U.S. currency, on the Seal of the United States, in the first stanza of "The Star-Spangled

  • General Carpenter speaks at 08-06 Graduation

    Brigadier Gen. Floyd Carpenter came to Columbus AFB Friday to speak at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 08-06 graduation held at Kaye Auditorium. Carpenter is the vice commander of the 8th Air Force, which oversees all information operations and serves as the bomber war fighting

  • AFSO21 adopts 8-step problem solving model

    Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, or AFSO21, has adopted a new 8-Step Problem Solving Model to achieve continuous process improvement. This model is based on the OODA Loop and will make it easier for Air Force members to eliminate waste in the workplace. The OODA Loop (Observe,

  • What you need to know before co-signing a loan

    What would you do if a friend or relative asked you to cosign a loan? It is easy enough to say yes. But your signature means a lot more than a simple "vote of confidence" in them. Co-signing is serious business. Some studies show that three out of four co-signers of finance company loans are asked

  • General shares love of flying with FAIPs

    Major Gen. Mark Welsh, Air Education and Training Command vice commander, spoke with more than 100 First Assignment Instructor Pilots from across AETC Saturday. The general, a T-37 FAIP himself, ate lunch at the Columbus Club with the FAIPs, and then offered them some advice on their demanding job.

  • Columbus Idol a hit with fans

    The Blaze 56 Council hosted the first Columbus Idol competition Friday night at the Columbus Club. Seven contestants competed for the title of "Columbus Idol," similar to the title of the popular "American Idol." To a packed ballroom, the contestants sang and danced to a variety of music genres to

  • A BLAZE Race for all ages

    The Health and Wellness Center hosted the annual BLAZE Race Feb. 23. More than 100 participants competed in a 5k walk/run and a 10k run. Awards where given to the top three males and top three females in both the 10k and 5k, as well as, the top male and female in each age group. Participants were