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Nov. 12, 2018
19th Air Force Activates Commander’s Action Line

A commander’s action phone line was activated by 19th Air Force Nov. 4.The new line provides Airmen in the flying training community a direct avenue to the commander if they want to provide suggestions or to voice concerns they feel need to be addressed.“It is without question that we know the
Nov. 9, 2018
Spouse programs play important role for military families

Military Family Appreciation Month acknowledges spouses crucial role in supporting their military member and contributing to the mission with little to no spotlight.
Nov. 9, 2018
Dental Flight ‘Puts the bite in the fight’

The 14th Medical Operations Squadron Dental Flight is essential for Airmen and pilots to be in good health. Poor dental health may prevent Airmen from completing their job, so the dental flight works consistently to complete x-rays and perform dental check-ups or cleanings with new and high quality
Nov. 9, 2018
SUPT is evolving to mold the next generation of military aviators

Pilot training is ever evolving around new aircraft, new equipment, new procedures, and faster production; with this, the syllabus in Phase II of training has recently changed, helping build a new type of military aviator.
Nov. 9, 2018
CFC 2018 begins at Columbus AFB

The 14th Flying Training Wing kicked off the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign Oct. 31 and it will run until Dec. 1. This year’s campaign theme of “Show Some Love” truly represents the spirit of the CFC and further bridges the gap between Columbus AFB and the local community. This year's goal is
Nov. 2, 2018
49th FTS cultivates pilots into fighter wingmen

The 49th Fighter Training Squadron teaches newly graduated pilots how to operate the T-38 Talon to conduct flight training as well as fighter fundamentals; and in addition to training pilots they also train weapon systems officers.
Nov. 2, 2018
Military Family Appreciation Month: Taking care of each other

Each family is different and military families are no exception, but there’s something unique about service and family life coming together and sometimes clashing with each other.
Nov. 2, 2018
Drowley shares lessons learned as military aviator with Class 19-01

Col. Michael Drowley, 355th Fighter Wing commander at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, spoke during Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-01’s graduation, here.
Nov. 1, 2018
MSU veterinarian students explore world of Military Working Dog

Veterinary students from Mississippi State University visited the 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Kennel and aircraft static displays Oct. 23, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Members of the 14th SFS MWD Kennel described the daily activities of an MWD and their handlers.
Oct. 25, 2018
Spark Cell: Columbus AFB opens up creative space for innovators

The 14th Flying Training Wing’s senior leadership and innovation team opened the Spark Cell’s Innovation Lab Oct. 19 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.