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Columbus Air Force Base

Oct. 3, 2017
Women need to make time for their health

Each October, women are reminded to put themselves first and make time for their health. Making your health a priority helps you stay in optimum shape and keeps illnesses and disease at bay.
Oct. 2, 2017
Retired AF pilots welcomed back on active duty

Retired Air Force pilots holding Air Force Specialty Code 11X are encouraged to apply for the Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program in order to fill rated staff positions to help alleviate the existing manning shortages within the Air Force rated pilot community.
Sept. 29, 2017
Columbus AFB 2017-2018 flu season

The 2017-2018 flu season is quickly approaching and with increased viral activity comes the need to be immunized.
Sept. 29, 2017
14th MDG blazes forward with ‘Lean Daily Management’

Ask any medic at the Koritz Clinic about Continuous Process Improvement, and you will likely be steered toward their section’s Lean Daily Management board and given an in-depth explanation about an ongoing project.
Sept. 29, 2017
Base, community emergency management teams build stronger bonds

Thirty-nine representatives from 21 base functions and 15 community, county, regional and state organizations gathered during the Regional Emergency Planning Committee Icebreaker Event Sept. 26 at the Columbus Event Center here.
Sept. 28, 2017
Fire Prevention Week teaches BLAZE members household safety

Fire Prevention Week is a nationally recognized week and gives fire and emergency members a chance to teach their communities ways to stay safe and prevent unwanted fires from starting.
Sept. 28, 2017
Columbus AFB hosts second triathlon

The 14th Force Support Squadron organized a base-wide triathlon Sept. 23 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Sept. 27, 2017
AF expands Career Intermission Program opportunities

The Air Force has changed the Career Intermission Program to expand participation opportunities for Airmen from one application window each year to three. In addition, Airmen with humanitarian circumstances may submit out-of-cycle CIP applications, as can dual-military married Airmen when a join
Sept. 22, 2017
Columbus AFB holds AF 70th Anniversary Ball

Columbus Air Force Base celebrated the Air Force's 70th Birthday and CAFB's 75th Anniversary on Friday, Sept. 15, during the Air Force Birthday Ball at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, Miss.
Sept. 22, 2017
National Preparedness Month: Tornadoes biggest threat to Columbus AFB

National Preparedness Month is drawing to a close. However, this does not mean preparations need to end. Hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, and many more disasters can and still occur at any given moment.