March 2, 2021 Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – After numerous tests and feedback from Airmen around the world, the Air Force Uniform Office has finalized the design of the new Physical Training Gear (PTG) uniform, and is preparing to begin the production process.This is the first update to the PT uniform
March 1, 2021 Former AMC vice commander congratulates SUPT Class 21-06 Eighteen U.S. Air Force student pilots graduated from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT), Feb. 26, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
Feb. 5, 2021 Prepare for takeoff, SUPT Class 21-05 Columbus Air Force Base held a graduation ceremony for sixteen student from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-05, Feb. 5, 2021, on Columbus AFB, Miss.
Feb. 5, 2021 DOD makes masks mandatory on all US military installations The Defense Department on Feb. 4 issued an order requiring all service members and civilians on U.S. military installations—whether indoors or outdoors—to wear a mask to try to limit the spread of COVID-19, with limited exceptions. However, vaccines against the new coronavirus remain voluntary, and
Feb. 1, 2021 14th LRS commander recognized; brings home award U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Kennedy, 14th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, was awarded with the Air Education and Training Command’s Outstanding Logistics Readiness Field Grade Officer of the Year award for 2020, on January 25, 2021.
Jan. 28, 2021 Gotta give ‘em props Columbus Air Force Base hosted personnel from the 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker, Ala., to facilitate training and offer incentive rides to prospective pilots, Jan. 26, 2021, on Columbus AFB, Miss.
Jan. 21, 2021 Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm
Jan. 20, 2021 Controller commemorated with 40 years of ATC Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Walter Boltwood, assistant Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) controller, celebrated 40 accumulated years of air traffic control with friends and family at the ATC tower on January 7, 2021, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Jan. 19, 2021 Columbus students complete training; become AF pilots Fifteen student from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-04, have officially graduated, earning their first set of wings on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
Dec. 15, 2020 Ceremonial guardsman recognized It is tradition for senior leadership to present airmen with a coin for exceptionally demonstrating the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.