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Columbus Air Force Base

Aug. 11, 2017
Dedicated financial counselor available to Airmen, families, units

Airmen earn a paycheck about every two weeks for their military service, and just like anyone else, they can fall victim to bad budgeting and financial habits.
Aug. 5, 2017
Speer advises all to ‘stay humble, serve with honor, passion’

Retired Col. Michael Speer, former 315th Airlift Wing Vice Wing Commander, spoke to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 17-12 July 29 on Columbus Air Force Base.
Aug. 4, 2017
AF couple takes journey to US citizenship

The Air Force affords its Airmen a plethora of opportunities and benefits; many advance their education and obtain degrees, skills are learned and can often be applied in future careers -- but for some, their service can grant them U.S. citizenship. This is the case for a dual military couple at
Aug. 4, 2017
Know your heritage, live the mission: 100 years of 48th Squadron lineage

Along with the centennial commemoration of America’s entry into World War I, 2017 also marks the 100th anniversary of the 48th Squadron.
July 28, 2017
Supreme Court Justice shares WWII POW story

Columbus Air Force Base hosts a Base Community Council luncheon Aug. 11 to release its Fiscal Year 2016 Economic Impact Report and to hear a presentation about local World War II prisoners of war by Chief Justice Sharon Lee of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
July 28, 2017
RIDES supports military families through therapeutic horse riding

Members of the Exceptional Family Member Program from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, embarked on a therapeutic horse-riding experience with the help of volunteers from the Riding to Improve, Development, Esteem, Strength and Spirit Program July 21 in Caledonia.
July 28, 2017
Civil Air Patrol cadets get taste of pilot life

About 40 cadets from the Civil Air Patrol are visiting Columbus Air Force Base July 22-30 to train as if they were a pilot undergoing Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training.
July 28, 2017
Diversity program honors Tuskegee Airmen

Approximately 100 people from 10-19 years old took to the Valdosta skies to commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the historic Tuskegee Airmen during the Eyes Above the Horizon diversity outreach program, July 22 in Valdosta, Georgia.
July 21, 2017
Orientation offers newcomers chance to know base

Moving for most families can be a stressful time; there’s many moving pieces which is why Columbus Air Force Base leadership mandated its’ Airmen to set aside some time and ensure they’re taking care of any unforeseen necessities.
July 21, 2017
Denham makes rounds, learns ropes of 14th FTW mission

Col. William Denham, 14th Flying Training Wing Vice Commander, visited the L3 contracted maintainers, the 14th Mission Support Group July 17 and the 14th Medical Group from July 18 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.