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Columbus Air Force Base

Nov. 9, 2018
CFC 2018 begins at Columbus AFB

The 14th Flying Training Wing kicked off the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign Oct. 31 and it will run until Dec. 1. This year’s campaign theme of “Show Some Love” truly represents the spirit of the CFC and further bridges the gap between Columbus AFB and the local community. This year's goal is
Nov. 2, 2018
49th FTS cultivates pilots into fighter wingmen

The 49th Fighter Training Squadron teaches newly graduated pilots how to operate the T-38 Talon to conduct flight training as well as fighter fundamentals; and in addition to training pilots they also train weapon systems officers.
Nov. 2, 2018
Military Family Appreciation Month: Taking care of each other

Each family is different and military families are no exception, but there’s something unique about service and family life coming together and sometimes clashing with each other.
Nov. 2, 2018
Drowley shares lessons learned as military aviator with Class 19-01

Col. Michael Drowley, 355th Fighter Wing commander at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, spoke during Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-01’s graduation, here.
Nov. 1, 2018
MSU veterinarian students explore world of Military Working Dog

Veterinary students from Mississippi State University visited the 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Kennel and aircraft static displays Oct. 23, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Members of the 14th SFS MWD Kennel described the daily activities of an MWD and their handlers.
Oct. 25, 2018
Spark Cell: Columbus AFB opens up creative space for innovators

The 14th Flying Training Wing’s senior leadership and innovation team opened the Spark Cell’s Innovation Lab Oct. 19 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Oct. 24, 2018
Update on Freedom, Lil’ BLAZEr parks

Team BLAZE, thank you for your feedback and interest in making our base a better place to Connect! We received inquiries regarding the Freedom and Lil’ BLAZEr parks and wanted to share an update with how the installation is moving forward with these two areas.
Oct. 24, 2018
CCAF no longer required for promotion

Due to an update to the enlisted personnel handbook, an associate’s degree from the Community College of the Air Force is no longer required for promotions, however, master sergeants still have to keep education in mind for their enlisted performance reports. While the CCAF itself is no longer
Oct. 23, 2018
Air Force extends high year of tenure for E-4s through E-6s

The Air Force is extending the high year of tenure for senior airmen through technical sergeants beginning Feb. 1, 2019.
Oct. 19, 2018
14th FTW rolls out new innovative app for Airmen, families

Since taking command of Columbus Air Force Base, Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, has made it clear that her mission for the wing is to Cultivate, Create and Connect.