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  • Gosney Speaks to Team BLAZE about self, future

    Col. Douglas Gosney held three Commander’s All calls for Team BLAZE personnel Aug. 25 at Columbus Air Force Base.Gosney used to opportunity to introduce himself and his family. He then explained what he values most in people such as Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Discipline, attention to detail, and

  • Three join Inspector General team

    Col. Douglas Gosney, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, administers the Oath of the Inspector General and presents the Inspector General Badge to Lt. Col. Chris Lovegren, Lt. Col. Stephen Duran and Capt. Dallas Varwig Aug. 25 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. These officers will lead the

  • August is Preventive Health Month: Obesity is common, serious, and costly

    Ever cringe when you step on the scale? If so, now think of the entire country stepping on that scale. Obesity is a common, serious, and costly health problem. What can we do as individuals to help control this epidemic and improve our nation’s health? Healthy People 2020, which outlines the

  • Blanchard emphasizes three valuable lessons

    Col. Barry Blanchard, 172nd Airlift Wing Commander, Thompson Field, Jackson, Mississippi visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, as the guest speaker for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 16-13’s graduation Aug. 19. Blanchard was commissioned through the United States Air Force

  • Calling all millennials: Fight for your reputation

    As the debate over a massive generational gap within the military becomes more prevalent, members within different generational groups should pause and consider what each contributes to mission success, rather than what makes one better than the other. Yes, I am technically a millennial; however, I

  • Croft advises graduates on career path, choices

    Brig. Gen. Andrew Croft, Director of Plans, Programs, Requirements and Assessments, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to speak at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 16-12’s graduation July

  • Seven enlisted Airmen promoted at ceremony

    Seven of Team BLAZE's enlisted Airmen were promoted during the enlisted promotion ceremony Aug. 28 at the Columbus Club.Promoted during the month of August were:Senior Master Sgt. Angel Alvarado, 14th Operations Support SquadronMaster Sgt. Eric Severs, 14th Medical Support SquadronTech. Sgt. Tyrone

  • Quarterly awards ceremony distinguishes great performers

    The 14th Flying Training Wing’s best of the best were showcased during the second quarterly awards ceremony Aug. 28 at the Kaye Auditorium.  The Team BLAZE second quarter award winners are: Airman of the Quarter: Airman 1st Class Nicholas Anthony, 14th Operations GroupNCO of the Quarter: Tech. Sgt.

  • CAP cadets participate in SUPTFC

    Civil Air Patrol cadets from around the nation traveled to Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi July 23-29 to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course.                                      “CAP cadets have three primary missions,” retired Maj. Rich Auger said. “The