July 1, 2019 Team BLAZE welcomes newest ‘pilot’ during fun-filled day Pilots, pink gifts and attention, according to Aubrey Armstrong, there’s not much more a child could ask for. Aubrey had a chance to spend time with pilots at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, June 25, during her Pilot for a Day opportunity.
July 1, 2019 Weeks discusses economic impact, announces future plans at BCC luncheon Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, spoke to members of the Base Community Council June 20 during a luncheon at the Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
June 26, 2019 PTSD: Where Columbus AFB Airmen can go for help Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops in some individuals who are exposed to a shocking, traumatic, or dangerous event.
June 14, 2019 14th MDOS departments cover wide range of responsibilities The Kortiz Clinic on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, is home to 14th Medical Group, who’s Airmen are responsible for taking care of thousands of Airmen, their family members and retirees.
June 13, 2019 Wills takes command of 19th Air Force overseeing flying training With the sounds of freedom and flying training as the backdrop, Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills took the reins of the 19th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty during a change of command ceremony at Hangar 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, June 13, 2019.
June 13, 2019 BLAZE Fest to celebrate Independence Day, UPT 50-year anniversary Get ready for food, fun and fireworks at the upcoming BLAZE Fest along Lockhart and Shumake Streets July 3 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
June 7, 2019 Motorcycle safety course available at Columbus AFB, opportunity to become a trainer Summer time can be a popular time for motorcyclist, and for members of Team Blaze that want to ride their bikes on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, they first must check in with the base safety office.
June 5, 2019 A ‘Tip of the Spear’ in D-Day, now a legacy carried by AF pilot Military service wasn’t a question for Maj. Justin Pedone, with family members serving in the military continuously ever since the Spanish-American War, it was something he was destined to do.
June 5, 2019 First Vietnamese student graduates from US Aviation Leadership Program Capt. Toai Dang, of Vietnam Air Defense-Air Force, became the first Vietnamese student to graduate from the Aviation Leadership Program (ALP) on May 31 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. ALP is a U.S. Air Force-funded program, providing students of partner and developing countries with
May 31, 2019 Memorial Day ceremony honors Medal of Honor recipient, pilot graduate Members of the 14th Flying Training Wing gathered in front of the Richard “Gene” Smith Plaza here during a Memorial Day ceremony May 28, paying tribute to Master Sgt. John Chapman, Medal of Honor recipient, and 1st Lt. David Albandoz, a former student pilot here.