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Columbus Air Force Base

Aug. 9, 2018
Only DoD human-rated centrifuge gains full operational capability

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Aug. 2 in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, to celebrate the full operational capability, or FOC, of the only human-rated centrifuge in the Department of Defense.
Aug. 7, 2018
Weeks takes command of 14th FTW

Col. Samantha Weeks took command of the 14th Flying Training Wing during a ceremony, Aug. 6., here. Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, presided over the ceremony, in which Col. Douglas Gosney relinquished his command. Doherty then passed
Aug. 7, 2018
19th AF commander talks with 14th FTW squadron leadership

Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, met with 14th Flying Training Wing squadron leadership during breakfast to discuss potential changes and challenges with the command Aug. 6., here.
Aug. 3, 2018
2d OG commander recognizes newest Air Force aviators

Col. David Gordon, 2d Operations Group commander at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, was the guest speaker for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-12’s graduation July 27 at Columbus AFB, Mississippi
July 27, 2018
Airman posthumously receives Medal of Honor

The White House announced July 27, 2018, that Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor Aug. 22, for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, in March 2002.
July 27, 2018
14th FTW and Civil Air Patrol work together to make future pilots

The 14th Flying Training Wing produces hundreds of pilots every year for the U.S. Air Force through a selective and difficult training program, Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT).
July 23, 2018
Thunderbirds announce 2019 officer selections

The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Mike Holmes, has officially selected the officers who will be joining the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds for the 2019 demonstration season.
July 23, 2018
Air Force updates to AFI-36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance

The Air Force announced a series of uniform updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, effective July 13, 2018.
July 20, 2018
Motivational speaker shares her story with Airmen, youth at Columbus AFB

Tawana Williams, national motivational speaker and author, spoke to Airmen and youth from Mount Pleasant M.B. Church about her life and how she overcame life with a disability July 16, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
July 20, 2018
RAWS helps Columbus AFB planes roar through the skies

Flying without a radio is extremely difficult and extremely dangerous just as flying headfirst into a storm can be a risky endeavor, but the 14th Operations Support Squadron Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) Flight knows exactly what it takes to keep pilots aware and communicating