News

  • Cadets roll into Columbus

    Last week, Capt. Jeremiah McClendon, 41st Flying Training Squadron, published an article in the Silver Wings about Columbus AFB's selection as one of three locations for the Operation Air Force program this summer. This program is one of three for Air Force cadets that will be conducted at CAFB over

  • VBS rounds up CAFB youth

    The Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School staff hosted 114 youth for a week at the CAFB Chapel. Youth attended VBS from 9 a.m. until noon starting Monday through today. During the VBS, youth were given a bible point everyday. Throughout the day that point would be the focus point of the daily

  • How water fluoridation can affect your smile

    Lately there have been many stories and information stating that water fluoridation is unnecessary and even that it can cause health issues for patients over time. The truth is these sources are not using viable research to inform the public. It is mostly opinionated information with fancy words to

  • CAFB to receive cadets from Operation Air Force

    CAFB has been chosen to host three sessions of Operation Air Force this year. OAF has also been referred to as the Rising Sophomore Program. RSP was designed to mirror the United States Air Force Academy's Non-Comm program. RSP and the Non Comm programs is the sophomore cadet portion of a larger

  • Take precautions as hurricane season approaches

    Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Although Columbus AFB is located 196 nautical miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, it is in an area commonly affected by tropical systems. This season began early with the first tropical storm named on May 9. This year is again forecasted to

  • Help to keep Columbus AFB free from terror

    Most are aware of the news reportings of terrorists operating in the United States. Only a week ago a plot against Fort Dix, N.J., was foiled by an alert store clerk. Security of Columbus AFB is everyone's responsibility. A terrorist isn't always going to be of Arab descent wearing a turban. Even

  • BLAZE Team engages the balanced scorecard

    Consider what you accomplished while on duty today. Did your actions directly contribute to executing the Wing's strategy? How would you know? Whether you appreciate it or not, these are profound questions. They lie at the core of a command-wide strategic initiative known as the Balanced Scorecard