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April 27, 2020
Columbus AFB hosts Wings Over Columbus virtual air show on social media

Columbus Air Force Base featured a virtual air show, 2020 Wings Over Columbus, on their Facebook page @ColumbusAFB April 24.
April 23, 2020
Best in the Air Force: Columbus AFB Airfield Ops hard work recognized

The 14th Operations Support Squadron’s Airfield Operations Flight at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, was selected as the best in the Air Force for 2019 following their accomplishments and support of the base’s mission to Cultivate Airmen, Create Pilots and Connect.
April 23, 2020
Columbus AFB mechanics go full throttle ahead in light of COVID-19

Propulsion mechanics at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, responsible for keeping engines designed for the T-38 Talon in pristine condition, are being counted on to ensure the Air Forces’s pilot training pipeline requirements continue in light of the COVID-19 virus.
April 22, 2020
Celebrating Earth Day 2020

Earth Day, an annual holiday celebrating environmental protection, was first celebrated on April 22, 1970.
April 21, 2020
AFRS, AF Gaming host game night with Conor Daly Apr. 22

The Air Force Recruiting Service is hosting an Air Force Gaming event on Call of Duty Warzone with Air Force-sponsored Indy driver Conor Daly as the guest participant.
April 17, 2020
78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid

April 18 marks the 78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, in which Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, U.S. Army Air Forces, and Vice Adm. William F. Halsey Jr., U.S. Navy, led a joint bombing operation on the Japanese mainland aimed to inflict both material and psychological damage upon the enemy
April 14, 2020
Columbus AFB Fire Department continues to advance Airmen through training during pandemic

While the nation navigates its way through the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, Columbus Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services (FES) is focused on maintaining readiness and protecting the members of Columbus AFB in support of the 14th Flying training Wing’s mission.
April 14, 2020
"Air Force Salutes" campaign to honor those working the front lines

The Air Force is promoting a campaign to recognize those on the front lines battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Air Force Salutes is a way Airmen can honor someone in their community who doesn’t wear the Air Force uniform but still embodies the Air Force core value of service before self.
April 14, 2020
Month of the Military Child 2020: Purple Up! Day

April is designated as Month of the Military Child; a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with an emphasis on the experience of the dependent children of military members serving at home and overseas. Month of the Military Child is sponsored by the Department of Defense
April 14, 2020
New incentive fee plan gives residents, commanders stronger role in housing programs

As part of a sweeping effort to improve the Air Force housing program, officials revamped the fee structure to ensure residents have a voice in the operation and evaluation of housing, and increase the chain of command’s involvement and ability to solve problems and drive improvements at the