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Columbus Air Force Base

Nov. 13, 2017
Federal Benefits Open Season runs through Dec. 11

This year's Federal Benefits Open Season runs from Nov. 13 through Dec. 11, 2017, and includes the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program and the Federal Flexible Spending Account program.
Nov. 11, 2017
Airmen, city of Columbus celebrate Veterans Day

Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, participated with the city of Columbus in a Veterans Day parade and ceremony Nov. 11.
Nov. 9, 2017
Dental Flight helps Produce Pilots, ‘Feed the Fight’

The 14th Medical Operations Support Squadron’s Dental Flight ensures Columbus Air Force Base continues to produce pilots and “Feed the Fight” by keeping Airmen’s teeth in check.
Nov. 9, 2017
Gosney tells EMCC why he is proud to be an American

Col. Douglas Gosney, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, spoke at East Mississippi Community College during their ‘Proud to be an American’ program Nov. 7.
Nov. 9, 2017
Tupelo unveils Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica

The city of Tupelo, and Mississippi politicians and veterans from around the state gathered to unveil a 60-percent scaled sized Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at the Veteran’s Memorial Park Nov. 2. The wall is an exact replica of the one that sits in Washington D.C., and stemmed from an idea a group
Nov. 9, 2017
14th OSS flight RAWS into existence

Though callers to a particular 14th Operations Support Squadron may be caught off guard if they hear a soft roar on the other end, they will no longer be confused as to who exactly they are calling.
Nov. 9, 2017
Cadets see operational Air Force at Columbus AFB

About 80 Mississippi State University U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 425 cadets visited Columbus Air Force Base Nov. 3.
Nov. 6, 2017
Benefits Delivery at Discharge program redesigned for faster results

The Benefits Delivery at Discharge program was recently redesigned to allow most service members to receive disability benefit decisions the day after their discharge.
Nov. 3, 2017
Columbus AFB pilots compete in turkey shoot competition

Twenty-three teams from six of Columbus Air Force Base’s flying squadrons competed in a “turkey shoot” competition here Oct. 26, competing in skeet shooting, low-level flying and landings.
Nov. 3, 2017
Columbus AFB kicks off CFC 2017

The 14th Flying Training Wing kicked off the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Oct. 31 and 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.