Columbus AFB celebrates Halloween Published Nov. 8, 2019 By Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Participants race against each other in a game during Boo Fest at the Club Oct. 26, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Halloween was brought to the U.S. by Irish and Scottish immigrants during the late 18th century to the early 19th century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)