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  • Airmen from the 14th Communications Squadron, salute their incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Maj. Elizabeth Rainwater, during a Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The 14th CS provides essential communications and information systems along with information management to support the flying training mission. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

    14th CS welcomes new commander

    The 14th Communications Squadron Change of Command ceremony was held Jul. 1, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Out-going commander Maj. Brandon Palmer relinquished command to Maj. Elizabeth Rainwater.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Spears, 14th Operations Group commander, Lt. Col. Courtland Stanley, incoming 14th Student Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Joseph McCane, outgoing 14th STUS commander, pass the guidon, during a the 14th STUS Change of Command ceremony, June 21, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The 14th Student Squadron ranks as the largest squadron at Columbus AFB, consisting of 21 active duty and 82 civilian permanent party personnel as well as approximately 700 student pilots from 25 different nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

    14th STUS lands new commander

    Lt. Col. Joseph McCane turned over command of the 14th Student Squadron to Lt. Col Stanley Courtland, during a change of command ceremony, June 21, 2021 on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.

  • Current PCS, household goods affected by supply shortages

    According to a newly released communiqué from the Air Force’s Personal Property Activity Headquarters, “Department of Defense demand this peak (PCS) season has greatly exceeded commercial industry capabilities, largely due to resource constraints associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Per industry, this resulted in a 25% decrease in their labor pool, resulting in (decreased) personal property movement capacity necessary to support private sector and government demand.”
  • U.S. Air Force Maj, Michael Olson, incoming 14th Security Forces Squadron commander, salutes his new unit during a change of command ceremony, June 11, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The 14th SFS is responsible for wing resource protection valued at over $340 million, crime prevention, unit security programs and combat arms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

    Defenders welcome new commander

    Maj. Cody Elliott handed over the reigns as 14th Security Forces Squadron commander to Maj. Michael Olson, during a change of command ceremony, June 7, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Mims, retired, Mississippi Civil Air Patrol Wing commander, speaks to the CAP Golden Triangle Regional Squadron about his plans for the organization, June 3, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Civil Air Patrol, as the official Auxiliary of the United States Air Force, and, as a humanitarian, non-profit organization, has garnered the support and commitment of its 61,000+ volunteer members nationwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

    NextGen Aerospace Professionals

    The Mississippi Civil Air Patrol experienced drastic declines in cadet attendance due to the global COVID-19 pandemic since the beginning of 2019.
  • Audience members clap for Lt. Col. Valarie Ferrara, 37th Flying Training Squadron commander, at the 37th FTS change of command ceremony May 27, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The 37th FTS conducts primary flight training in the T-6A Texan II where students learn basic aircraft characteristics and control, takeoff and landing techniques, aerobatics, and night, instrument and formation flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Jacobsen)

    37th FTS dawns new leadership

    Lt. Col. Aaron P. Tillman turned over command to Lt. Col. Valarie Ferrara, the new incoming 37th Flying Training Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony May 27, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
  • Graduates from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 21-10 break their first pair of pilot wings, May 27, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The pilot tradition entails snapping their first set of wings into two, never to be brought together again while the pilot is alive. One half is kept by the pilot, while the other half is kept by the pilot’s loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Jacobsen)

    SUPT class 21-10 graduates rejoice, break silverwings

    Twenty-one student pilots have successfully navigated through the challenges of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training taught at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, earning the aeronautical rating of pilot.
  • Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks.

    Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

    The Air Force will resume physical fitness testing July 1 with only three components: push-ups, sit-ups and the 1.5-mile run. The waist measurement will no longer be required as part of the physical fitness test.
  • Honorary commanders pose with their unit commanders.

    Columbus AFB welcomes new Honorary Commanders

    The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted an induction ceremony May 20 at the Columbus Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi to recognize its newest honorary commanders.
  • Members of Team BLAZE march through the main gate May 10, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. National Police Week at Columbus AFB is held to recognize security forces and local law enforcement personnel who defend the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Jacobsen)

    National Police week 2021 recognizes defenders

    National Police Week (May 9 - May 15) at Columbus Air Force Base is held to recognize security forces and local law enforcement personnel who defend the base. To show appreciation to the 14th Security Forces Squadron, several events were held on base to include a ruck march, K9 demonstrations, Battle of the Badges competition, a K9 retirement ceremony and more.
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