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Oct. 30, 2019
T-1 paint scheme revealed, 43rd heritage brought to life

The 14th Flying Training Wing unveiled four of its six heritage flagship aircraft during a ceremony at the Walker Center Oct. 25 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Oct. 29, 2019
14th OMRS Family Advocacy spreads awareness on domestic violence

Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month, observed every October, is a time for Airmen and families to spread awareness about domestic violence; according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s website, nearly 20 people are physically abused every 20 minutes by an intimate
Oct. 29, 2019
Overcoming breast cancer: Prior Columbus AFB secretary tells her story

“It’s hard to put into words what you feel when someone drops the cancer word in your lap,” said Elana Gilbert, a prior 14th Flying Training Wing secretary.“I remember getting the phone call and I literally dropped from where I was standing onto the floor and just started crying,” said an emotional
Oct. 28, 2019
14th CMSAF Murray reminds Airmen to look out for one another

Gerald Murray, the 14th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, on Oct. 25 to connect with Airmen, understand the 14th Flying Training Wing’s mission and serve as the guest speaker to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-01/02, graduation
Oct. 15, 2019
Columbus AFB showcases career fields at Mississippi’s largest career expo

Nearly 100 Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, showcased 13 Air Force career fields to more than 7,200 eighth graders during the Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo Oct. 1-3 at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo.
Oct. 9, 2019
SUPT 19-25 speaker to graduates: ‘The harder you work, the luckier you will be’

Col. Steven Boatright, 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group commander at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, was the guest speaker for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-25’s graduation Sept. 27 at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
Oct. 3, 2019
19th AF command team observe Columbus AFB pilot training mission

Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, 19th AF command chief, visited Columbus Air Force Base to experience and assess the flow of the base as well as talk to key members about the progressions of pilot training and their professions.
Oct. 3, 2019
US Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight performs, connects with local community

Master Sgt. Nick Wellman, U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight audio engineer, finishes setting up the stage for the Top Flight concert at the Columbus Riverwalk Stage Sept. 27, 2019, in Columbus, Miss. Top Flight is the U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s response to America’s demand for
Oct. 2, 2019
Fire Prevention Week 2019

The 2019 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” effectively serves to remind us that we need to take personal steps to increase our safety from fire.
Oct. 2, 2019
Columbus AFB celebrates 72nd AF birthday alongside 50 years of UPT

Over 380 Airmen, community leaders and family members from the Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, and the local community area gathered in the Trotter Event Center to celebrate the Air Force’s 72nd birthday and the 50th anniversary of Undergraduate Pilot Training.