Feb. 5, 2019 Federal tax law changes affect military, spouses Most service members and their families will see a reduction in their tax bills this year, but there are a number of changes in U.S. federal tax laws that they need to be aware of, said Army Lt. Col. Dave Dulaney, the executive director of the Pentagon’s Armed Forces Tax Council.
Feb. 1, 2019 Nigerian Air Force leadership visits Columbus AFB, views pilot training program Columbus Air Force Base’s Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program produces some of the world’s greatest aviators for the U.S., but also helps develop aviators of our international partners.Air Vice-Marshal Aliyu Bello, director of training for the Nigerian Air Force, and other members of
Feb. 1, 2019 Thunderbird commander reminds graduated pilots teamwork is critical Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron commander/leader, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class’s 19-04/05 graduation Jan. 25, in the Kaye Auditorium.
Feb. 1, 2019 Airmen gain new way of connecting with local community Members of the local community welcomed Airmen, friends and family members to the first Enlisted Partnership dinner Jan. 24 at Thai by Thai in Columbus, Mississippi. The Enlisted Partnership Program helps connect enlisted personnel with civic leaders from the Columbus-Lowndes community and provide
Feb. 1, 2019 What’s a 1Charlie? Student and instructor pilots line the step desk as they organize their first flights for the day; through the window, the Mississippi sun can be seen casting a golden glow on aircraft as maintainers inspect and prepare them for launch.
Feb. 1, 2019 VCSAF makes stop at Columbus AFB to retire former PA chief Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson visited Columbus Air Force Base Jan. 25 to officiate the retirement ceremony of Richard “Sonic” Johnson, the former 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs chief.
Jan. 25, 2019 Iraq Defense Attaché visit to Columbus AFB helps strengthen international relations Iraq Staff Brig. Gen. Mustafa Al Bayati, Iraq Defense Attaché, spoke with instructor pilots, Airmen and senior leaders Jan. 18 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Jan. 25, 2019 Columbus AFB, local community honors MLK Members of the local community and Columbus Air Force Base attended a Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Breakfast at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, Mississippi, Jan. 21. To kick off the commemoration breakfast the Columbus AFB Honor Guard presented the colors as Capt. Alisha Foster,
Jan. 25, 2019 Retired pilot, Columbus native climbs back into T-38 sim one more time Retired Lt. Col. James Cole, former T-38 Talon pilot and Columbus, Mississippi, native, was able to climb back into a T-38 simulator one more time during a visit to Columbus Air Force Base Jan. 16. Cole, now 85, met members of the 14th Operations Group and reminisced about his time as a pilot. He
Jan. 18, 2019 Innovation leads to connection with Keesler AFB The Columbus Air Force Base Spark Cell is designed to be a creative hub for innovative minds to cultivate ideas. The need of innovation at Columbus AFB led to a partnership with the 333rd Training Squadron at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, to create new processes and contribute different concepts.