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April 14, 2020
Columbus AFB Fire Department continues to advance Airmen through training during pandemic

While the nation navigates its way through the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, Columbus Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services (FES) is focused on maintaining readiness and protecting the members of Columbus AFB in support of the 14th Flying training Wing’s mission.
April 14, 2020
"Air Force Salutes" campaign to honor those working the front lines

The Air Force is promoting a campaign to recognize those on the front lines battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Air Force Salutes is a way Airmen can honor someone in their community who doesn’t wear the Air Force uniform but still embodies the Air Force core value of service before self.
April 14, 2020
Month of the Military Child 2020: Purple Up! Day

April is designated as Month of the Military Child; a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with an emphasis on the experience of the dependent children of military members serving at home and overseas. Month of the Military Child is sponsored by the Department of Defense
April 14, 2020
New incentive fee plan gives residents, commanders stronger role in housing programs

As part of a sweeping effort to improve the Air Force housing program, officials revamped the fee structure to ensure residents have a voice in the operation and evaluation of housing, and increase the chain of command’s involvement and ability to solve problems and drive improvements at the
April 9, 2020
14th FTW continues to advance force development during COVID-19 outbreak

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping the globe, the 14th Flying Training Wing’s mission of creating pilots remains essential and vital to the nation’s defense.The 14th FTW at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, has continued creating pilots all while following the Department of Defense’s
April 8, 2020
21st Century Rosie and Robbie the Riveters – how the home front continues to support the war efforts

In an update to the fight against Coronavirus, the Defense Department directed all individuals on DoD property, to the extent practical, wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distancing in public areas or work centers. In many facets around a flying training wing,
April 6, 2020
AETC implements DoD guidance of use of cloth face coverings

In line with Secretary of Defense and Air Force guidance, Air Education and Training Command has directed, to the greatest extent practical, all individuals on AETC installations to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distancing in public areas or work centers.
April 5, 2020
‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, regular physical activity can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Also, moderately intense physical activity is associated with better immune function.
April 3, 2020
SAPR: Know your part, do your part

Sexual assault is typically a topic not easily discussed, yet is something that can detrimentally affect Airmen and their ability to accomplish the mission, but April is designated Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and is a time to openly discuss these issues.
March 31, 2020
14th FTW exemplifies resiliency amid pandemic, graduates SUPT students

Although nearly all base outreach events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbus Air Force Base was still able to find a way to recognize the Air Force’s newest pilots during a graduation ceremony March 27.