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Aug. 21, 2018
Air Force Marathon Volunteer Registration Closes Aug. 31

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Volunteer registration for the 2018 Air Force Marathon ends Aug. 31. The event needs roughly 2,400 volunteers to put on the world-class endurance event that brings thousands of runners to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base every September. “We still have
Aug. 21, 2018
AFW2 launches A4L campaign

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2), held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially launch its Airman for Life (A4L) online resources here, Aug. 17. This initiative is part of a two-pronged communications approach incorporating the AFW2 A4L webpage, which bridges the gap between the program
Aug. 21, 2018
USDA net system reduces aviation bird strikes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture works with safety teams around the Air Force to limit the presence of birds on and around airfields to protect aircraft from bird strikes, an issue that costs the Air Force millions of dollars every year in damages.
Aug. 20, 2018
Weeks shares aviation experiences, lessons at SUPT 18-13 graduation

Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-13 graduation Aug. 17 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, and shared experiences throughout her career. She stated to SUPT Class 18-13 those decisions and experiences were guided
Aug. 17, 2018
GTR provides alternate location for T-1 operations, tests 48th FTS

Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, has three runways, each with thousands of landings from airframes as small as a training aircraft or as large as a C-5 Super Galaxy.
Aug. 16, 2018
51.12 percent selection rate confirmed for 18E5 promotion cycle

Air Force officials have selected 15,669 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 30,651 eligible for a selection rate of 51.12 percent.
Aug. 16, 2018
Alpha Warrior course to open, offer meet and greet Aug. 23-24

A new and exciting way for Airmen to work out is coming to Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 23-24.
Aug. 15, 2018
Autocross returns to Columbus AFB

Individuals participate in an autocross event Aug. 12, 2018, on Columbus AFB, Mississippi. Autocross is held on the SAC Ramp and is open to anyone with a valid driver’s license or at least 14 years old with a driver’s permit and accompanied by a licensed driver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st
Aug. 13, 2018
Revitalizing squadrons, Air Force outlines progress

The task force conducted an Air Force-wide review, driven by Airmen in the field, to promote best practices and identify improvements. Consisting of Total Force Airmen from diverse backgrounds, they reviewed survey data and gathered inputs from across the Air Force through on-line crowd sourcing and
Aug. 10, 2018
‘Ms. P’ retires after 40 years of civil service to Air Force

Patricia Speights, former 14th Operations Group secretary, retired after 40 years of civil service Aug. 3, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.