Columbus AFB set to host Open House and Air Show

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COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  Columbus Air Force Base will host an Open House Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6, 2014. This year's event will be headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, who perform precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. Columbus AFB was one of 14 Active Duty Air Force bases selected to host the Thunderbirds.

"We are honored to be selected to host the Air Force's premier aerial demonstration team," said Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander. "As a boy I got a chance to see the Thunderbirds in person and seeing them in action made me want to become part of the world's greatest Air Force."

The open house will be free and open to the general public. Along with the Thunderbirds, static displays as well as other aerial acts will be part of the festivities.

"This is a great opportunity for Columbus Air Force Base to showcase our proud heritage but also inform our communities about some of the great capabilities of their Air Force," said Sears.

The United States Thunderbirds travel the world to achieve three crucial objectives; Recruit, Retain and Represent. Inspiring young Americans to join the military helps retain the quality force the Air Force currently has while highlighting the capabilities and professionalism of the finest air, space and cyberspace force in the world and display how important Airmen and their job is to the United States of America.

The event website link can be found on the graphic located on the main page of www.columbus.af.mil and is the best place to visit for daily updates. Some of the information that will be on the website will include a full list of expected aerial acts, prohibited items, points of contact and information for media outlets. The site will be updated as information becomes available.

Media outlets requesting more information can contact Senior Airman Kaleb Snay at (662) 434-7068 or via email at 14ftw.pa@us.af.mil.