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  • CAFB UPT Class 25-03 Graduation

    Sixteen Undergraduate Pilot Training student pilots of Class 25-03, graduated on December 13, 2024, at the Columbus Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The UPT graduation ceremony officially marks the completion of initial flight training in the T-6 Texan II as students earn their

  • Holiday Spirit Takes Root at Columbus

    The cool morning air was not enough to dampen the holiday spirit at Columbus Air Force Base as families gathered at the Event Center for free Christmas Trees provided by Trees for Troops on Dec. 7, 2024.

  • Happy Irby; A Legacy of Giving

    Over 60 Airmen and civilian volunteers teamed up at the CAFB Event Center to wrap donated presents for children in need throughout the local community.

  • Columbus Honors Military Families

    Nestled in the corner of a bustling street, away from the bright lights and movement, stood a serene venue. As you stepped inside, the soothing sound of jazz filled the air, accompanied by the gentle scent of florals and vanilla.

  • CAFB Elevates Instructor Pilot Coaching

    The 14th Operations Group hosted two effective coaching guest speakers on December 3, 2024, at the Columbus Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.

  • CAFB NCO Induction Ceremony

    Nine Columbus Air Force Base Airmen were formally inducted into the noncommissioned officer corps after completion of the NCO Foundations Course 500.

  • Columbus Goes LIVE

    He balled his fist tightly, inches away from his adversary; his determination was clear for all to see as they anxiously awaited the outcome. One, two, three; rock! 1st Lt. Luke Socolofsky, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron, project manager, won the rock-paper-scissors stand-off and would be first to

  • “Strikin Snakes” host Pilot Reunion

    The 50th Flying Training Squadron “Strikin Snakes”, hosted over 30 former T-38 Talon instructor pilots during a 50-year CAFB pilot reunion on, November 13, 2024.

  • UPT Class 25-02 & 25-03 Graduation

    Twenty-six Undergraduate Pilot Training student pilots of Class 25-02 and 25-03, graduated on November 15, 2024, at the Columbus Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The UPT graduation ceremony officially marks the completion of initial flight training in the T-6 Texan II as