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  • Williams reminds 17-05 graduates of importance of what they do

    Maj. Gen. Brett Williams, U.S. Air Force retired, visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 17-05’s graduation were he delivered the keynote address at Kaye Auditorium Feb. 10, 2017.Before retiring in 2014, Williams was the Director of

  • Harencak ties CAFB mission to recruiting

    Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak, Commander, Air Force Recruiting Service, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, as the guest speaker for the Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 9, 2017, at the Columbus Club.Harencak spent the first few moments of his speech thanking

  • How to save, conserve energy throughout year

    If bills are starting to get pricey and you need to look for ways to cut back, there are several ways to accomplish this every day. First, adjust the thermostat based on season and occupancy. At Columbus Air Force Base, all occupied buildings are kept at a 68-degree set point in the winter and a

  • Cash back option returns to Columbus Air Force Base Exchange

    Columbus Air Force Base Exchange shoppers can once again take advantage of the cash back option at Exchange checkout counters. Shoppers can receive cash back in amounts up to $50 at the Columbus main store and amounts up to $20 at the Express store.  “Following a worldwide system update, the cash

  • 14th MDOS celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month

    National Children’s Dental Health Month is a national observance held annually in February. During this time, many educators and professionals such as dentists, hygienists, dental technicians, and other healthcare specialists promote oral health and proper dental hygiene for children.  This year’s

  • SUPT students learn about F-16 aircraft during visit

    Maj. David Jones, F-16 Fighting Falcon Pilot Nellis Air Force Base, Texas, speaks to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training students about the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft Feb. 3, 2017, at Columbus AFB, Mississippi. The aircraft was here during the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals dedication

  • 14th FTW hosts Pilot for a Day

    Stennis Miller, a nine-year-old from Starkville, Mississippi, and his family visited the base Feb. 3 as part of the “Pilot for a Day” program. In partnership with the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce, children with life-long illnesses get a chance to experience a day with the Air Force

  • MPS receives 2016 fourth quarter Diamond Sharp Award

    The 14th Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight receives the 2016 fourth Quarter Diamond Sharp Award Feb. 2, 2017, for their outstanding performance at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Diamond Sharp Award is a recognition program run by the Columbus AFB first sergeants recognizing

  • Check Foreign Clearance Guide when planning foreign travel

    Are you looking to start your vacation and not sure where to start planning? If you’re active duty, the Department of Defense Foreign Clearance Guide should be your first stop. This document provides necessary information for aircraft international mission planning and execution, personnel travel to

  • MSU Air Force ROTC ‘takes off’ with top national honor

    (Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with the permission of Mississippi State University. The Mississippi State University Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment is a geographically separated unit of the 14th Flying Training Wing.)STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State University’s Air Force