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  • Ops AF cadets visit CAFB

    The third rotation of Operations Air Force cadets have arrived at Columbus AFB. Since their arrival Sunday, the cadets have been many places on base. They have enjoyed briefings, lunch with the Command Chief Master Sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Ron Bowlan, and even a wing mission brief While on base,

  • Educators learn about aerospace at CAFB

    Seven educators attending a conference at the University of Alabama at Birmingham visited CAFB Friday. While here the educators toured different facilities on base and were even able to take part in a T-38 simulator. The purpose of the tour was to expose the educators to new information on aerospace

  • Family gives new meaning to baker's dozen

    With more than a dozen kids and three of them in diapers, the Wilson family has much to be thankful for. After marrying in 2002, Tech. Sgt. David Wilson, 14th Operations Support Squadron, and his wife, Lenore, joined their families. With them each having three sons from previous marriages, it was a

  • Civil Air Patrol celebrating 65 years of service

    You may have heard on the news during Sept. 11, 2001, the Shuttle Columbia disaster, hurricane Katrina and other search and rescue related stories that Civil Air Patrol was involved with recovery operations. But what is this organization, what is its purpose and who are the members? It has been said

  • 37th FTS performs special flyby

    For many, July 4 celebrations are made of fireworks, cookouts and fun with friends. Lieutenant Col. Dean "Stag" Stephens and Maj. Ervin Powers, both members of the 37th Flying Training Squadron, were able to experience a special celebration July 3. They were invited to support 45 new recruits with a

  • Reservation of utilities hits CAFB

    At the beginning of this fiscal year Air Education and Training Command provided utility funding for only 11 of the 12 months. This was done in an effort to encourage each base to conserve energy to be able pay the last month utilities bill. The estimate of the savings required at the beginning of

  • Mississippi leads the nation in West Nile Virus cases

    Mississippi is currently leading the nation in cases of West Nile virus and has suffered one fatality. However, none of the cases have been in Lowndes County or any of the surrounding Counties. West Nile virus, known since the late 1930s, is widely distributed throughout the world. It has been found