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  • The 2019 Air Force Photo Contest runs May 1-31 and features five entry categories. For more information on the contest, visit www.myairforcelife.com. (U.S. Air Force graphic by AFSVA)

    2019 Air Force Photo Contest now open

    The annual contest, managed by the Air Force Services Activity, highlights and celebrates photography created by Airmen and their families.
  • Bins full of glass next to a pulverizing machine, April 22, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Once enough glass is collected at the recycling center, it is thrown into the machine and turned into sand and potting soil by pulverizing it down. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen)

    Team BLAZE contributes to Earth Day

    The global event called Earth Day celebrated its 49th year on April 22 and continues to motivate people to help solve climate change, end plastic pollution, protect endangered species and to be educated on our impact on Earth.
  • Chaplain (Maj.) Bradley Kimble, 14th Flying Training Wing deputy chaplain, speaks to Airmen arriving for Blessing of the Bikes April 24, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The event was held to bring together Airmen and those alike to meet and greet one another as well as to pray for the safe journeys of the riders. Airmen had a chance to listen to the words of the chaplain while still voicing their concerns and opinions related to motorcycle services on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen)

    Blaze Chapel hosts Blessing of the Bikes

    Chaplain (Maj.) Bradley Kimble, 14th Flying Training Wing deputy chaplain, speaks to Airmen arriving for Blessing of the Bikes April 24, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The event was held to bring together Airmen and those alike to meet and greet one another as well as to pray for the safe journeys of the riders. Airmen had a chance to
  • Team BLAZE members celebrate spring during the 14th Force Support Squadron Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt April 20, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The spring event featured numerous activities including egg hunts for various age groups, a brunch buffet, bouncy castles and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)

    Team BLAZE hosts spring fling and Easter egg hunt

    Team BLAZE members celebrate spring during the 14th Force Support Squadron Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt April 20, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The spring event featured numerous activities including egg hunts for various age groups, a brunch buffet, bouncy castles and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)
  • Senior Master Sgt. Wade Steinback, 14th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Authority superintendent, and his wife, Katie Steinback, pose for a photo during his chief recognition ceremony April 12, 2019, at the Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Steinback was recognized for his selection to promote to chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Doublin)

    Team BLAZE celebrates chief master sergeant select during ceremony

    Senior Master Sgt. Wade Steinback, 14th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Authority superintendent, was selected to promote to chief master sergeant in December of 2018 and was recognized during a chief recognition ceremony April 12 at the club.
  • Tech. Sgt. Quincy Harris, 14th Communications Squadron section chief, speaks about Spark Cell innovations helping their unit with 19th Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thomson April 8, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. In the visit to the Spark Cell different project leads mentioned the collaborative work from numerous bases, units, and individuals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

    19th AF command chief meets, recognizes Columbus AFB Airmen

    Nineteenth Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thomson held an all call for the enlisted force between visiting many units of the 14th Flying Training Wing April 8, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
  • Caregivers watch over kids playing in the bouncy castle during the Youth Center’s Month of the Military Child kickoff, April 5, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. One major theme for the month of April is "Purple Up" , which is used as a way to show support and thank military youth for their strength and spirit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)

    Columbus AFB celebrates Month of the Military Child

    April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to acknowledge sacrifices and unique contributions made by military families worldwide while highlighting the strength of character and resiliency which make military children an asset to our local communities and schools.
  • NaTerika Shellman (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Doublin)

    MS Military Youth of the Year awarded to Columbus AFB’s youth

    Columbus AFB’s own Youth of the Year was awarded the Mississippi Military Youth of the Year during a competition in Clarksdale, Mississippi, March 6- 8.
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    Air Force Reserve celebrates 71 years

    The Air Force Reserve celebrates its 71st birthday April 14.
  • Columbus Air Force Base's progress during the Air Force Assistance Fund 2019 campaign.

    Columbus AFB AFAF 2019 update

    There are only two weeks left until the April 26 deadline to donate to the Air Force Assistance Fund. The wing’s goal for this year’s campaign is to reach $30,740. Halfway through the campaign, we are at $13,163 or 42.8 percent of the goal.
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