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  • Experience Coffee House on 5th, on base

    “It’s an experience, not just coffee.”The BLAZE Commons held its grand opening for Coffee House on 5th May 5, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base.The base’s only coffee shop will be run by Coffee House on 5th, a local Columbus brewery looking to branch out.“We were excited when we were approached about

  • Lee outlines three pillars

    The Air Education and Training Command Director of Safety visited Columbus April 28, 2017, to speak to the graduates of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 17-08.“What a pleasure it is to be here,” Lee said. “It is a privilege to be a part of it.”Lee began his speech by congratulating the

  • Team BLAZE international students attend social

    ALP is an aviation scholarship funded by the Secretary of the Air Force. Not only does Columbus train pilots, but also future foreign air force leaders. This builds relationships throughout the world for years to come.

  • Deputy Chief of Chaplains visits Columbus Air Force Base

    Deputy Chief of Chaplains Brig. Gen. Steven Schaick visited the Team BLAZE community April 18 – 20, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.He started the day off April 19 with a Unit Prayer Breakfast in the Wing Headquarters building.Schaick told a story of how he was on a plane that had to

  • CAFB Chapel is setting faith aBLAZE

    It is the 1st Amendment in the U.S. Constitution that says everyone has the right to practice their own religion, faith, belief or to not practice at all.The Columbus Air Force Base Chapel’s purpose is to ensure Airmen can exercise that right but to also provide care and spiritual fitness to the

  • GTL tours Columbus AFB

    Members of the Golden Triangle Leaders pose for a photo April 19, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. GTL are an adult leadership program designed to bring the leaders of the Golden Triangle together in order to strengthen the bond and development between all three regions. (U.S. Air

  • First Four enlisted Airmen enjoy paintball

    Airmen the rank of E-4 and below pose for a photo April 14, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The First Four organized a game of paintball for Airmen and to invite them to join their organization. (Courtesy photo)

  • 50th FTS Honorary Commander takes to the skies

    Scott Wetherbee, Mississippi State Interim Director of Athletics and 50th Flying Training Squadron Honorary Commander, right, prepares to fly with Lt. Col. Jason Hilburn, 50th FTS Commander, left, April 11, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. For his dedicationto the Air Force’s mission,

  • Taking care of us

    The Air Force Assistance Fund gives TeamBlaze the chance to contribute to the greatergood of their local Air Force community.“Even though a lot of people think AirForce Assistance Fund and the CombinedFederal Campaign are similar or maybe eventhe same, they are extremely different,” said1st Lt. Jack