Columbus Spouses Club Scholarships

Melia Scott, 50th Flying Training Squadron spouse is presented a $2,000 scholarship by Brandy Womble, Columbus Spouses Club president, for leadership qualities and community involvement. The CSC runs the base thrift shop, where they raise the majority of the money used for community needs. (Courtesy photo)

Columbus Spouses Club Scholarships

Alexandro Snyder, 14th Medical Group child, is presented a $2,000 scholarship by Brandy Womble, Columbus Spouses Club president, for leadership qualities and academic achievements. Four scholarships were given out to base spouses and children for demonstrating excellence within the community and in school. (Courtesy photo)

Columbus Spouses Club Scholarships

Yulia Fearing, 37th Flying Training Squadron spouse is presented a $2,000 scholarship by Brandy Womble, Columbus Spouses Club president, for leadership qualities and community involvement. The CSC raised over $11,500, which was donated directly back to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Duncan-Doublin)

CAFB Spouse Club

Published May 19, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie
14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – A monthly meeting between spouses of military members has shifted into a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster a high morale amongst its members.

The organization promotes the ideals of the United States Air Force through welfare, charitable, socials, and recreational activities.

“There is much more to this than just socializing, which is what most people perceive us doing,” said Brandy Womble, Columbus Spouses Club president. “Our biggest contribution is the base thrift shop, where 100 percent of the proceeds go directly back to the community.”

By running the thrift shop, the spouses club was also able to provide four $2,000 scholarships to youths in the community and other base spouses.

“Running the shop is tough work and we are doing everything we can to keep it going,” said Womble. “There is essentially a handful of us that run it and we could always use extra help. Plus Airmen can get in some volunteer hours.”

The spouse’s club has been utilizing the thrift shop to help donate to twelve other agencies, to include, United Way Adopt a Family, the Air Force Ball, and the Columbus local food pantry.

“We are in need of volunteers both at the thrift shop and the spouses club,” said Womble. “I know we are doing great things and would love to continue supporting the community, but help is crucial to keep the thrift shop going.”

To volunteer or to join the Columbus Spouses Club, please contact Brandy Womble at CSCCAFB@gmail.com or by the organizations Facebook group, Columbus Spouses Club.