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  • Snelson speaks candidly to SUPT 19-02

    Col. Stephen Snelson, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander, Macdill Air Force Base, Florida, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-02’s graduation Nov. 16, here.

  • Columbus AFB honors, shows appreciation to military retirees

    There are more than 5,700 military retirees in a 50-mile radius of Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, and to show appreciation for their years of service, the base hosted a Retiree Appreciation Day Nov. 9. More than 150 retirees came out to the base, where they were treated to a day of

  • Columbus AFB, city host parade, ceremony to celebrate veterans

    Organizations from Lowndes County, the city of Columbus and Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, participated in a parade down Main Street and attended a wreath laying ceremony at the Lowndes County Courthouse in Columbus Nov. 10 to honor America’s veterans past and present.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.