June 8, 2021 NextGen Aerospace Professionals The Mississippi Civil Air Patrol experienced drastic declines in cadet attendance due to the global COVID-19 pandemic since the beginning of 2019.
May 27, 2021 37th FTS dawns new leadership Lt. Col. Aaron P. Tillman turned over command to Lt. Col. Valarie Ferrara, the new incoming 37th Flying Training Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony May 27, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
May 27, 2021 SUPT class 21-10 graduates rejoice, break silverwings Twenty-one student pilots have successfully navigated through the challenges of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training taught at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, earning the aeronautical rating of pilot.
May 26, 2021 Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown The Air Force will resume physical fitness testing July 1 with only three components: push-ups, sit-ups and the 1.5-mile run. The waist measurement will no longer be required as part of the physical fitness test.
May 24, 2021 Columbus AFB welcomes new Honorary Commanders The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted an induction ceremony May 20 at the Columbus Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi to recognize its newest honorary commanders.
May 14, 2021 National Police week 2021 recognizes defenders National Police Week (May 9 - May 15) at Columbus Air Force Base is held to recognize security forces and local law enforcement personnel who defend the base. To show appreciation to the 14th Security Forces Squadron, several events were held on base to include a ruck march, K9 demonstrations,
May 10, 2021 WWII Veteran Bradford Freeman receives honor for his service On a sunny morning in Mississippi, a challenge coin was presented to Mr. Bradford Freeman, the last surviving original member of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. The coin was presented on behalf of Gen. Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
May 7, 2021 Teaching patience; Simmons speaks to SUPT graduates After 52 weeks of pilot training, eighteen graduates from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 21-09 attained the aeronautical rating of pilot and will now move on to their new assignments to begin the next phase of training in their designated aircraft.
April 30, 2021 First Sergeant Symposium The First Sergeants of Columbus Air Force Base, held a First Sergeant Symposium to provide insight to a select group of Non-commissioned officers on the role of the First Sergeant duty position, Apr. 26-29, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
April 30, 2021 New 50th FTS commander steps up Lt. Col. Nathaniel Wilds relinquished command to the new incoming 50th Flying Training Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Paul Anderson during a change of command ceremony April 30, 2021.