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  • Airman & Family Readiness Center has support, resources

    On Feb. 14, then Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody spoke during the U.S. Air Force presentation before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee. “Our Airman and Family Readiness Centers serve as a crucial bridge with our families and military missions, encompassing 14 core programs to

  • Shellman achieves Youth of the Year Award

    Lt. Col. Daniel Akeredolu, 14th Force Support Squadron Commander, presents Naterika Symon Shellman, daughter of Stanley and Natarsha Shellman, with the 2017 Youth of the Year Award for Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 8, 2017, at the Youth Center. Naterika participated in the statewide

  • Columbus AFB Youth Center brings home championship

    The Columbus Air Force Base Blazers, a youth basketball team ages 11-14, traveled to Maxwell AFB, Alabama, to participate in a basketball tournament Feb. 18, 2017. The Blazers went against Maxwell AFB and Fort Rucker. After six games, the Blazers moved on to the championship game. The Blazers were

  • Recycling Center adds convenience, saves money

    The Recycling Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, recently added in deposit slots for common recyclable items. Though the slots are now available, they prefer any recyclable items be brought in during normal business hours from 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and to use the deposit

  • Team BLAZE celebrates BHM with Taste of Soul

    Team BLAZE Airmen, civilians and spouses enjoy southern cooking at the Taste of Soul lunch Feb. 16, 2017, at the Chapel Annex on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Taste of Soul was just one event put together to celebrate Black History Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Day)

  • Team BLAZE Airman with SecDef Mattis

    Tech. Sgt. Karl Stefanowicz, 14th Security Forces Squadron Kennel Master, and Military Working Dog Nnora pause for a photo with James Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense, downrange. Stefanowicz is deployed to an undisclosed location. (Courtesy photo illustration)

  • Air Force Medical Service 2016 Award Winners Announced

    The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the recipients of the Air Force Medical Service 2016 individual and team Annual Awards.The nominations submitted reflect the extraordinary quality of the Airmen in the Air Force Medical Service. The accomplishments of those recognized demonstrate

  • Come check out Youth Center Sponsorship Program

    Moving can be difficult for some people.  It can be tough to be the new kid in town, but it is also a time to meet new friends, find new hangout spots, get involved in new fun things, and go on trips to interesting places.  The Youth Sponsorship Program at Columbus was created by and just for youth.

  • Team BLAZE pilot contributes in CHAMPS panel

    Lt. Col. Jayant Mahajan, Director of Operations for the 49th Fighter Training Squadron, spoke at the Creating High Achievement in Mathematics and Problem Solving panel along with Dr. Monica Riley, Mississippi University for Women Director of Graduate Studies in Education; Allison Alexander, East

  • St. Valentines Day lunch held at base chapel

    Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Steven Richardson, 14th Flying Training Wing, explains a relationship exercise Feb. 14, 2017, at the St. Valentine’s Day Lunch on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The lunch event included free food, a short comedy skit and a group relationship exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo