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Columbus Air Force Base

May 31, 2019
New T-6 paint scheme unveiled, first of 6 CAFB aircraft to receive new look

The 14th Flying Training Wing unveiled its first of six heritage flag ship aircraft during a ceremony at the fire department May 30 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
May 23, 2019
Volunteer firefighters from a volunteer force

A large smoke cloud billows up from a cabin in West Virginia, it was a backdraft situation. The grandfather told his grandson about the fire as trucks pulled up to help tame the flames.
May 22, 2019
From cockpit to saddle, Columbus AFB Airman excels in both

She grew up a horse loving and riding kid in Northern California and put her dream of riding professionally on hold when she enlisted and later commissioned into the Air Force. It wasn’t until 2013, while stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, that Maj. Andrea Matesick, now at Columbus
May 20, 2019
BX, Commissary parking lot construction project delayed

Due to a combination of an extremely wet spring, unforeseen conditions of the ground material under the parking lot, and a bad asphalt mix used during the first phase of the project, there will be significant delays to the Base Exchange/Commissary parking lot project completion date.
May 17, 2019
A-BLAZIN’ Race cultivates, connects Airmen across Columbus AFB

More than 230 participants in teams raced around Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 10 during the A-BLAZIN’ Race completing nine obstacles that included, pushing trucks, flipping tires, swimming, singing and so much more.
May 17, 2019
Columbus AFB celebrates A-BLAZIN’ Race winners

Leadership from the 14th Flying Training Wing stand with the first place winners of the A-BLAZIN’ Race May 10, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Nearly 230 Team BLAZE members signed up to participate in the A-BLAZIN’ Race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Doublin)
May 17, 2019
Columbus AFB celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Military spouses participate in various challenges during the Military Spouse Appreciation Day barbeque May 10, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Similar to the challenges in the international game show, "Minute to Win It", spouse groups raced against each other in a competition to see who
May 17, 2019
Weeks emboldens graduates during MUW ceremony

Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, spoke to graduates May 11 at the Mississippi University for Women’s 134th commencement ceremony in the Rent Auditorium.
May 10, 2019
Voting made easy through Columbus AFB voting assistance office

Voting is an essential part of society, providing citizens the ability to voice their opinions and choose the leaders of tomorrow. It’s a fundamental right and privilege every citizen has in the U.S.
May 10, 2019
Maintaining the fleet: Aircraft maintenance ensure pilots safety

With some jets flying three or more training sorties a day, five days a week, it’s no easy task to keep up with fixing minor and occasionally major issues that may come up.