News

  • Honoring Those Who Protect:

    The 14th Security Forces Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base is gearing up for National Police Week. The 14th SFS and local law enforcement will join forces to host a series of events that honor the fallen, celebrate those who currently serve in the police force and show support for the base

  • Connecting with the Local Community

    The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted its Base Community Council meeting April 22 at the Columbus Event Center at Columbus Air Force Base. The BCC is an organization that supports the interests of military and civilian groups through mutual understanding and joint participation in common activities.

  • 48th FTS 'Alley Cats' close the book on T-1A Jayhawk era

    That chapter reached its emotional conclusion Nov. 26, 2025. Under a cool, windy morning sky, the final four T-1A Jayhawks touched down at Columbus Air Force Base for the last time, carrying the final student pilots of the Accelerated Path to Wings (XPW) syllabus.

  • Cyberbusters

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Alday, a 14th CS technician, currently leads a team of 10 Airmen who provide technical support and maintain base-wide security. While his rank is "Senior Airman," he is currently filling a role usually reserved for a more senior supervisor: the noncommissioned

  • Fueling the Force

    Through collaboration with the Department of Defense, Irvine is working with base leadership and local colleges to synchronize dining facility standards with the requirements of today’s military. The visit highlights a shift toward a modern, performance-driven dining experience designed to fuel the

  • Where Honor Finds a Home

    The 14th Flying Training Wing officially renamed Timeline Road to Holmes Drive during a ceremony held Feb. 9, 2026. The dedication pays tribute to retired Gen. Mike “Mobile” Holmes, former commander of Air Combat Command, and his son, the late Capt. Wade “Stab” Holmes.

  • A Final Salute

    Gene, a legendary figure in the Air Force community and a former prisoner of war, was laid to rest in a ceremony marked by the sharp folding of the American flag presented to his wife, Lynn, and the somber notes of "Taps." High above the gathering, the roar of T-38 Talons from the Columbus Air Force