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Santa flies in on T-1, Columbus AFB lights Christmas tree

Santa Claus and three of his elves exit a T-1A Jayhawk, piloted by Capts. Christian Litscher, 14th Operations Group Commander’s Action Group, and Michael Lewis, 48th Flying Training Squadron Chief Programmer, Dec. 6, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Santa then hopped on a fire truck from the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron and led the way to the Chapel Annex where members of Team BLAZE lit the base‘s Christmas tree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Santa flies in on T-1, Columbus AFB lights Christmas tree

Col. William Denham, 14th Flying Training Wing Vice Commander, speaks at the base Christmas tree lighting Dec. 6, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Following the tree lighting, numerous activities took place, the first being a cookie competition judged by Denham in which the 14th Wing Staff Agencies team won. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Assignment night: Where dreams come true

Second Lt. Zach Morrow, 14th Student Squadron student pilot, receives his first assignment as an Air Force pilot at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-03’s Assignment Night Dec. 1, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Morrow will fly a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis AFB, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Assignment night: Where dreams come true

Capt. Jennifer Crum, 14th Student Squadron student pilot, stands in front of a T-38C Talon Dec. 6, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Crum is in Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-03 and will fly the B-2 Spirit at Whiteman AFB, Missouri. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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RSUs: A critical role in air traffic control, pilot production

Capt. Ricardo Torres, 41st Flying Training Squadron Assistant Chief of Training, reviews a checklist before shutting down a Runway Supervisory Unit Oct. 26, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Tower air traffic controllers cannot handle the pilot training mission’s demands alone, so they have help from specially trained instructor pilots who work from RSUs, located next to each of the three runways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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RSUs: A critical role in air traffic control, pilot production

Capt. Bradley Harris, 37th Flying Training Squadron Assistant Chief of Training, and 2nd Lt. John Fick, 37th FTS student pilot, sit in a Runway Supervisory Unit while helping control aircrew Oct. 26, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Aircrew circle in a large pattern in the sky to effectively learn maneuvers, conduct procedures and perform multiple touch-and-go landings, and each pilot requires a set of eyes to ensure the safety and accuracy of maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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RSUs: A critical role in air traffic control, pilot production

A T-6A Texan II takes off from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 7, 2017, and passes by a Runway Supervisory Unit. Having controllers in the RSUs helps maximize how many student pilots can be in the air at one time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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Airfield management, civil engineer team identify hole on T-1 ramp

Members of the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron, 14th Operations Support Squadron and Air Force Civil Engineer Center Airfield and Pavement Evaluation Team survey a hole on the airfield at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 11, 2017. Gary Wright, 14th Flying Training Wing Airfield Manager, was walking along the T-1A Jayhawks parking/taxiway and identified a hole that looked suspicious. The APE Team was able to survey and begin repairing the issue immediately. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Airfield management, civil engineer team identify hole on T-1 ramp

Capt. John Kulikowski, Air Force Civil Engineer Center APE Team Branch Chief, from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, inspects a hole on the airfield at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 11, 2017. A void under the T-1A Jayhawk parking ramp was determined to be roughly 50 feet in diameter and almost 4 feet deep, and was a result of water flowing underneath the concrete for many years, eroding the dirt below. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Hunt Companies leadership visits Columbus AFB

Greg Raap, Hunt Companies Vice President, and John Ehle, Hunt Companies President, talk with Col. Anthony Sansano, 14th Mission Support Group Commander, Nov. 28, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Ehle and Raap were here to receive feedback, check on the local Hunt Companies branch and establish a working relationship with Columbus AFB leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Civil Air Patrol vital piece of American airpower for 76 years

Since, Dec. 1, 1941, the Civil Air Patrol has evolved from protecting America against invading German U-boats to now being a main component of search and rescue missions, providing emergency services and guiding the next generation of young aviators. The Mississippi Wing’s Golden Triangle Composite Squadron does even more than providing SAR and emergency services; they also play a big role in supporting Columbus Air Force Base flying missions. (Photo courtesy of Civil Air Patrol)

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Civil Air Patrol vital piece of American airpower for 76 years

Civil Air Patrol aircraft sit at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi, July 9, 2016. CAP can provide critical assistance during national disasters, most recently being the hurricanes that impacted Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. They can help by providing airborne photography to agencies such as Federal Emergency Management Agency, who will use the imagery to evaluate areas that are not accessible by road. (Civil Air Patrol photo by Maj. Zach Rowland)

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Civil Air Patrol vital piece of American airpower for 76 years

Melissa Grimes, Mississippi Wing’s Golden Triangle Composite Squadron Emergency Services Officer and Communications Officer, instructs a group of Civil Air Patrol cadets on the proper way to roll a patient and conduct a litter carry during a weekly meeting Nov. 16, 2017, at the Chapel Annex on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The CAP is celebrating 76 years Dec. 1 and the cadet program has been around for almost 75 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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Civil Air Patrol vital piece of American airpower for 76 years

Civil Air Patrol Lt. Col. Andrew Yingst, Mississippi Wing’s Golden Triangle Composite Squadron Deputy Commander for Cadets, directs a group of cadets on a group carry lesson Nov. 16, 2017, at the Chapel Annex on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Yingst, a former Air Force C-130 Hercules pilot and currently a 14th STUS T-6 simulator instructor on Columbus AFB, is a senior staff member of the GTC Squadron and runs the cadet program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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Civil Air Patrol vital piece of American airpower for 76 years

Seventy-six years ago, the Civil Air Patrol found its way into existence, playing a crucial role in helping protect the United States homeland during World War II; today as the Air Force’s official auxiliary force, they continue that role along with several others. The Mississippi Wing’s Golden Triangle Composite Squadron supports Mississippi and Columbus Air Force Base using Cessna 172s and 182s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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Civil Air Patrol vital piece of American airpower for 76 years

Civil Air Patrol Lt. Col. Andrew Yingst, Mississippi Wing’s Golden Triangle Composite Squadron Deputy Commander for Cadets, reviews the phonetic alphabet with a group of cadets Nov. 16, 2017, at the Chapel Annex on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Yingst, a former Air Force C-130 Hercules pilot and currently a 14th STUS T-6 simulator instructor on Columbus AFB, helps recruit and guide young aviators interested in CAP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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First sergeants, base leadership cook for Airmen living in dorms

First sergeants and base leadership serve Airmen living at the Unaccompanied Enlisted Quarters a Thanksgiving meal at Dormsgiving Nov. 16, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. After everyone had eaten, leadership then sat beside and mingled with the Airmen, talking about their goals and offering any advice to their less experienced wingmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Hicks motivates SUPT Class 18-02, gives words of advice

Brig. Gen. David W. Hicks speaks at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-02’s graduation Nov. 17, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Hicks is the Director of Strategy, Concepts, and Assessments, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Hicks motivates SUPT Class 18-02, gives words of advice

The 14th Flying Training Wing leadership and Brig. Gen. David W. Hicks award members of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-02 with their coveted Air Force pilot wings Nov. 17, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Almost every three weeks a graduation ceremony takes place marking the end of pilot training for student pilots and the beginning of their career alongside some of the greatest aviators in the world. Hicks is the Director of Strategy, Concepts, and Assessments, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Hicks motivates SUPT Class 18-02, gives words of advice

Brig. Gen. David Hicks, the Director of Strategy, Concepts, and Assessments, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force in Washington, D.C., flies in a T-38C Talon flight simulator, Nov. 17, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Hicks spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-02’s graduation ceremony and took the rest of the day to learn about Columbus AFB and see the changes in pilot training since his time at Columbus AFB 27 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Dublin)

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