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  • Columbus AFB offers new Single Parents Group

    I have now been a single parent in the military for two years. All I have to say is “Holy Cow, this is hard!” I give mad props to those who have been doing this much longer than I. With that said, in my time as a single parent I have noticed some very challenging situations only a single parent in

  • Update database, save lives, continue mission

    Imagine yourself in your work area and one of your co-workers falls to the floor grasping at their chest. What would be your first reaction? Perhaps the best reaction would be to ask that person about their condition and call 911 after determining the severity of your coworker’s situation. While

  • Airmen volunteer at Mayor's Unity Picnic

    Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base serve fried catfish meals to members of the community April 2 at the Mayor’s Unity Picnic. Over 1,000 pounds of catfish was served to over 2,000 attendees. (Courtesy photo/Vanessa Brown)

  • Chief shares pastimes and future events with retirees over lunch

    Several local retirees came to the Columbus Club for the annual Retired Chief’s Luncheon April 5 at Columbus Air Force Base.  “The purpose of the event is to have a relationship between our active duty chiefs and our retirees,” said Chief Master Sgt. Rita Felton, 14th Flying Training Wing Command

  • Four enlisted Airmen promoted at ceremony

    Four of Team BLAZE's enlisted Airmen were promoted during the enlisted promotion ceremony March 31 at the Columbus Club. Promoted during the month of March were: Senior Airman Kendall Payne, 14th Operations Support Squadron Senior Airman Kaleb Grant, 14th Force Support Squadron Senior Airman Bradley

  • Columbus community runs in Spring Pilgrimage half marathon and 5k

    Col. John Nichols, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, stands with Nancy Carpenter and Robert Smith, mayor of Columbus, after starting the 2016 Spring Pilgrimage Half Marathon and 5k April 2 at the Tennessee Williams Home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

  • Deshaies takes charge of 14th STUS

    Col. James Boster, 14th Operations Group Commander, passes the 14th Student Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Marc Deshaies, the new 14th STUS Commander, at a change of command ceremony at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Deshaies was formerly the 14th Flying Training Wing Director of Staff. (U.S.

  • Happy Irby Golf Tournament ‘tees up’ more than $6,000

    Participants tee off at the start of the Happy Irby Golf Tournament March 25 at the Golf Course on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The tournament raises money for the Happy Irby Christmas Fund which provides support to Columbus residents during the holiday season. The tournament raised over

  • Base, local emergency services receive active shooter training

    Special Agent Chris Cheatham, FBI, speaks to attendees of the Active Shooter Executive Law Enforcement Conference March 24 at the Columbus Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The two-day class taught both military and local law enforcement and emergency responder executives the best

  • Shine highlights women’s accomplishments during luncheon

    Angela Shine, T.V. host of “Faith N Mind” and Women’s History Month Luncheon guest speaker, addresses the crowd during the luncheon March 30 at the Columbus Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Shine talked about women’s achievements both in-and-out of the military as well as breaking