Dec. 8, 2017 Hover speaks at enlisted all call Enlisted members of Team BLAZE attended one of two all calls with Chief Master Sgt. Johnathan Hover, 14th Flying Training Wing Command Chief, Dec. 1 at the Kaye Auditorium on Columbus Air Force Base.
Dec. 8, 2017 Columbus AFE keeps pilot production going The U.S. Air Force is known for its air supremacy around the globe, and pilots are recognized for their ability to keep the skies safe from America’s enemies. But who keeps the pilots safe?
Dec. 8, 2017 Santa flies in on T-1, Columbus AFB lights Christmas tree Santa Claus traded in his sleigh and reindeer for a T-1A Jayhawk Dec. 6 to visit Columbus Air Force Base.
Dec. 8, 2017 Assignment night: Where dreams come true Two weeks before student pilots at Columbus Air Force Base graduate Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training, they find out their first assignment and aircraft during a casual, long standing tradition known as assignment night.
Dec. 4, 2017 RSUs: A critical role in air traffic control, pilot production On most days, aircraft on Columbus Air Force Base fly from dusk ‘til dawn, making the airspace full of moving pieces that Airmen on the ground must direct and communicate with to ensure pilots are landing, taking off and navigating the skies safely.
Dec. 1, 2017 Civil Air Patrol vital piece of American airpower for 76 years Seventy-six years ago, the Civil Air Patrol found its way into existence by administrative order from the Office of Civilian Defense, playing a crucial role in helping protect the United States homeland during World War II. Today, as the Air Force’s official auxiliary force, they continue that role
Dec. 1, 2017 Hunt Companies leadership visits Columbus AFB Leadership from Hunt Companies visited Columbus Air Force Base Nov. 28 to assess their local Hunt branch and establish a working relationship with base leadership.
Dec. 1, 2017 Airfield management, civil engineer team identify hole on T-1 ramp Hundreds of aircraft take off and land on Columbus Air Force Base weekly, which makes the foundation on which these aircraft park and taxi very important.
Nov. 21, 2017 First sergeants, base leadership cook for Airmen living in dorms First sergeants and Columbus Air Force Base leadership cooked a Thanksgiving meal for Airmen living in the Unaccompanied Enlisted Quarters Nov. 16.
Nov. 21, 2017 37th FTS instructor pilot selected for ISOS Capt. Karen Miller, 37th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, was selected to attend the Inter-American Squadron Officer School earlier this this year and will attend Feb. 21, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.