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  • ‘FAIP Mafia’ gathers at Laughlin AFB

    Despite temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, dozens of First Assignment Instructor Pilots gathered to “chill out” at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, for FAIPaPalooza June 23 – 25, 2017.

  • First Faces: 1st Lt. Fiona Akoth

    Moving to a new place is hard on everyone. You have become accustomed to your old home and the people who surrounded you; now you have to start over.

  • Lt. Col. Macasek takes command of 49th Fighter Training Squadron

    Col. Stan Lawrie, 14th Operations Group Commander, passes the 49th Fighter Training Squadron Guidon to Lt. Col. John Macasek, the new 49th FTS Commander, June 16, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The passing of the guidon has been a military tradition dating back to ancient times. The

  • Fireworks on the Water returns to Columbus

    On July 1, fireworks will fly over the Stennis Lock and Dam in a patriotic salute to our nation's history.The event, titled 'Fireworks on the Water 2017,' is a free, open-to-the-public initiative between the community and Columbus Air Force Base celebrating Independence Day.

  • Bioenvironmental Flight ensures Airmen can breathe, drink at ease

    They are the ones who run in after a dangerous chemical spill or a biological attack in order to protect Airmen. They make routine visits to ensure a work environment’s air, water, and materials are clean and free of toxins and other harmful substances.

  • Owens reminds Class 17-10 to remain engaged

    Brig. Gen. Thomas Owens II, Assistant Adjutant General of Air New York National Guard, Latham, New York visited Columbus Air Force Base, to speak at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 17-10’s graduation here June 9, 2017.Owens is the primary advisor on all Guard matters to the Adjutant

  • AETC First Faces: Staff Sgt. Juliana White

    A clank of metal against metal followed by the slick sound of the large plate sliding toward the center of the bar. The bar is pushed through the air and held still for a moment. Slowly being lowered, the bar now hovers above White. Sweat building with each repetition.Staff Sgt. Juliana White, 14th

  • Airmen, pilots bring a new atmosphere to communication

    A room is illuminated by greens, whites and blues filled with the chatter of Airmen and civilians alike. Seemingly random words are paired with numbers creating sounds almost like another language. Hands waving and pointing to screens that resemble an 80’s arcade game, then writing on strips of

  • Drivers compete at Autocross

    Mike Orzel, driver, takes a turn on the flightline track June 10, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Some cones were placed sideways to indicate to the drivers which side to turn around. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)