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CE 96 Hour Exercise

Airmen from the 14th Civil Engineering Squadron listen to instructions at the beginning of a 96-hour Training Exercise focused on Agile Combat Employment (ACE) in hostile or austere environments on Nov. 14, 2023. The event combined elements of ACE, Fire Protection, airfield repair and operations under chemical threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Javier Cruz)

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CE 96 Hour Exercise

Airmen from the 14th Civil Engineering Squadron unpack a portable tent structure to build a temporary forward operating site in a simulated austere conditions location during a 96-hour training exercise on Nov. 14, 2023, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The training event focused on agile combat employment to increase survivability in an austere environment while generating combat air power. (Photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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CE 96 Hour Exercise

A convoy of 14th Civil Engineering Squadron Airmen navigates through forested terrain to practice threat response tactics during a 96-hour training exercise on Nov. 14, 2023, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The exercise enabled Airmen to train mobile defensive fighting tactics and convoy safety operations. (Photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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CE 96 Hour Exercise

Airmen from the 14th Civil Engineering Squadron pose for a group photo during a 96-hour training exercise on Nov. 14, 2023, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The exercise included land navigation, force protection, rapid deployment to establish airfield operations and response to chemical threats in an austere environment. (Photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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The Last Bone

SSgt Mikarah Howell 14th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler hugs military working dog Afra, during Afra's retirement ceremony, Nov. 7, 2023 at the Columbus Air Force Base Community Event Center. Afra performed over 25,000 hours of explosive detection work which protected over 7,600 personnel and 233 aircraft. (Photo by Melissa Doublin)

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The Last Bone

The symbolic last bone is awarded to Military Working Dog Afra by SSgt Lance Tillery 14th Security Forces Kennel Master for a job well done. Nov. 7, 2023 at the Columbus Air Force Base Community Event Center. The "last bone" is a symbolic treat given to K-9s at their retirement.

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The Last Bone

Eliot Tremblay, a retired Security Forces K-9 Handler prepares to adopt Afra, a Military Working Dog from SSgt Mikarah Howell 14th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler on Nov. 7th 2023 at the Columbus Community Event Center. K-9s who have been in service have to be paired with specific homes that meet their needs.

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Small and Mighty

Monk adorns a patch given to him by Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall E. Kitchens, Chief of Chaplains for the Department of the Air Force, Second Chief of Chaplains of the United States Space Force in the 14th Flying Training Wing Chapel on July 19, 2023. Monk was also given an HC patch that he wears along with his Therapy Dog markings on his vest.

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Small and Mighty

Col. Pedro Matos 14th Mission Support Group commander pets Monk, the chapel team therapy dog, during a briefing at the Columbus Events Center July 21, 2023. Monk attended the briefing with Lt Col. Kristi Hopp, 14th Flying Training Wing Head Chaplain to provide comfort to the attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Blocher)

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Small and Mighty

Lt Col. Kristi Hopp, 14th Flying Training Wing Head Chaplain grips Monk’s leash as she gives a briefing on becoming better every day at the Columbus Events Center July 21, 2023. Monk laid down on the stage next to Lt Col. Hopp as she finished her speech. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Blocher)

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Into the FORGE

Students from West Point Mississippi loaded into the school buses to depart from the FORGE event at East Mississippi Community College on October 25, 2023. Schools within 11 counties participated in the career day event hosted by FORGE.

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Into the FORGE

Columbus Air Force Base personnel pose with different FORGE signs from the FORGE event hosted at East Mississippi Community College October 25, 2023.

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Into the FORGE

Tech. Sgt. Kristen Nickerson, 14th Civil Engineering Squadron flight chief bioenvironmental, describes equipment she uses in her career field to students during a career day event hosted by FORGE at East Mississippi Community College on October 25,2023.

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Into the FORGE

Pilots from Columbus Air Force Base instruct students from local counties on the operations of a virtual reality flying simulator at a FORGE career day event at East Mississippi Community College on October 25, 2023.

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All Bite No Bark

SrA Colin English 14th SFS K-9 Handler stands by K-9 Dalton during a dog bite demo at Columbus Air Force Base, MS, Oct. 16, 2023. The K-9s are trained to await commands from their handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Jessica Blocher)

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All Bite No Bark

U.S. Air Force Col. Pedro Matos, 14th Mission Support Group commander runs from K-9 Dalton while handlers SrA Colin English and SSgt Devon Reynolds position themselves to be ready to assist at Columbus Air Force Base, MS, Oct. 16, 2023. Matos was still able to feel the strength of the bite through the safety suit. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Jessica Blocher)

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All Bite No Bark

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Grieve, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, feels the thickness of a protective suit prior to a MWD demonstration at Columbus Air Force Base, MS, Oct. 16, 2023. The 14th Security Forces Squadron gave a tour of the kennels which included a demonstration of the professional gear they adorn during exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Jessica Blocher)

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All Bite No Bark

A 14th SFS Airman attempts to break free from the hold of K-9 Dalton during a practice bite at Columbus Air Force Base, MS, Oct. 16, 2023. The K-9s are instructed to hold onto the perpetrators until police officers can make the arrest. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Jessica Blocher)

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WINGS

A group of 14th Flying Training Wing Airmen gather for a group photo at the end of a Women Inspiring the Next Generations (WINGs) meeting on Sept. 20, 2023 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. WINGS is a chartered organization with the mission to focus on professional development and personal growth for young officers and enlisted Airmen.

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Red Bird Simulators

A Redbird simulator sits ready to be used by the 48th Flying Training Squadron October 5th, 2023 at Columbus Air Force Base.

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