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McGinnis named 2018 Air Force Emergency Manager of the Year

Master Sgt. Kevin McGinnis, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management Flight superintendent, stands in a training hazardous material suit Feb. 26, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The emergency management career field deals with chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear materials during incidents and mishaps across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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McGinnis named 2018 Air Force Emergency Manager of the Year

Master Sgt. Kevin McGinnis, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management Flight superintendent, and Senior Airman Brett Jones, 14th CES Readiness and Emergency Management Flight journeyman, show how to properly put on hazardous material gear Feb. 26, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. McGinnis and his team responsible for the base’s emergency planning during natural disasters, chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear attacks, certain aircraft mishaps, and other incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert

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McGinnis named 2018 Air Force Emergency Manager of the Year

Master Sgt. Kevin McGinnis, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management Flight superintendent, and Senior Airman Jacob Russo, 14th CES Readiness and Emergency Management Flight journeyman, discuss how to order training equipment Feb. 26, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. McGinnis and his team are charged with ensuring that all base personnel are fully trained to minimize casualties and damage in the event of a disaster or attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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McGinnis named 2018 Air Force Emergency Manager of the Year

Master Sgt. Kevin McGinnis, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management Flight superintendent was awarded the Air Force Emergency Manager of the Year (military category) for 2018. McGinnis has also won twice at the major command level; Air Force Special Operations Command in 2014 and Air Education and Training Command in 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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Columbus AFB Spark Cell shares best practices with Tinker AFB Airmen

Airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, try on virtual reality equipment Feb. 13, 2018, on Columbus AFB, Mississippi. They toured areas in the 14th Operations Group to see how the Columbus AFB Spark Cell has aided in projects utilizing the innovation for faster and better daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)

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Columbus AFB Spark Cell shares best practices with Tinker AFB Airmen

Maj. Ryan Brewer, 14th Flying Training Wing director of innovation, speaks with Airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, about the spark cell Feb. 13, 2018, on Columbus AFB, Mississippi. Tinker AFB plans to use what they learn at the Columbus AFB Spark Cell through shared information for their own version of a spark cell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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Columbus AFB Spark Cell shares best practices with Tinker AFB Airmen

Airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, tour the Koritz Clinic with Capt. Scott Mckeithen, 14th Medical Group practice manager, and Maj. Ryan Brewer, 14th Flying Training Wing director of innovation, Feb. 13, 2018, on Columbus AFB, Mississippi. They visited areas in the 14th MDG to see how the Columbus AFB Spark Cell has aided in projects utilizing innovation for faster and better daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)

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Columbus AFB instructor pilots connect with Virginia Tech AFROTC cadets

A four-ship formation of T-6 Texan IIs fly over Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Woodrum Field, Virginia. Instructor pilots from the 37th and 48th Flying Training Squadrons at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi worked with cadets from the Virginia Tech AF’s ROTC program Feb. 8-11. (Courtesy photo)

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Columbus AFB instructor pilots connect with Virginia Tech AFROTC cadets

Virginia Tech Air Force ROTC Detachment 875 cadets chat with instructor pilots from the 37th and 48th Flying Training Squadrons from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 8, 2019, in Blacksburg, Virginia. The IPs hosted a social in the dorms, where cadets could ask questions about pilot life and their experiences. (Courtesy photo)

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Columbus AFB instructor pilots connect with Virginia Tech AFROTC cadets

Capt. Andrew Barstow, 37th Flying Training Squadron assistant chief of training, and Cesar Ibarra Jr., Virginia Tech Air Force ROTC Detachment 875 cadet, pose for a photo before a sortie in a T-6 Texan II, at Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Woodrum Field, Virginia. In addition to working with instructor pilots, cadets were exposed to static displays, major weapons system briefs, and Q-and-A sessions with a team of aircrew flight equipment personnel and the 14th Medical Group flight surgeon from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. (Courtesy photo)

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Team BLAZE’s outstanding Airmen showcased at award banquet

Attendees socialize during dinner at the 14th Flying Training Wing’s 2018 Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 8, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. After intermission, attendees were treated to a video, highlighting the importance of the wing mission and the impact Airmen have in a unique interview format. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)

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Team BLAZE’s outstanding Airmen showcased at award banquet

Senior Master Sgt. Garrick, 14th Operations Support Squadron chief controller of air traffic control, and 1st Lt. Dennis Cook, 50th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, welcome attendees to the 14th Flying Training Wing’s 2018 Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 8, 2019, at the Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Forty-three members and four teams, which represented 16 categories, were recognized and competed for 16 wing-level awards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)

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Team BLAZE’s outstanding Airmen showcased at award banquet

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Pelfrey, former first sergeant of the 14th Operations Group, gives a speech during the 14th Flying Training Wing’s 2018 Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 8, 2019, at the Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Pelfrey spoke about past experiences and gave insight into lifestyles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)

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Airmen gain new way of connecting with local community

Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks to attendees at the first Enlisted Partnership dinner Jan. 24, 2019, at Thai by Thai in Columbus, Mississippi. Weeks highlighted the close-knit relationship of the community and base, thanking those who took the initiative to find a new way to connect Airmen with the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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Airmen gain new way of connecting with local community

Chief Master Sgt. Raul Villarreal, Jr., 14th Flying Training Wing command chief, welcomes attendees to the first Enlisted Partnership, Jan. 24, 2019, at Thai by Thai, in Columbus, Mississippi. Community civic leaders and 14th FTW leadership thanked everyone who helped make the partnership a reality and hope to continue to make it a better experience for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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Airmen gain new way of connecting with local community

Gary Laughlin, 14th FTW honorary command chief and an independent auditor and consultant, thanks everyone for attending the first Enlisted Partnership dinner Jan. 24, 2019, at Thai by Thai in Columbus, Mississippi. Community civic leaders and 14th FTW leadership welcomed everyone in attendance, adding thanks to everyone who helped make the partnership a reality and hope to continue to make it a better experience for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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What’s a 1Charlie?

Senior Airman Brianna Cook, 37th Flying Training Squadron aviation resource manager, checks pilots’ currencies (flight documents) before a training mission Jan. 30, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Aviation resource management specialist Airmen are commonly referred to as ‘1Charlies’ based on the Air Force specialty code - 1C0X2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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What’s a 1Charlie?

Airman 1st Class Joseph Lucero, 14th Operations Support Squadron host aviation resource manager, helps a captain with flight records Jan. 30, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The 14th OSS host aviation resource management (HARM) office will in process students and out process graduated U.S. Air Force pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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What’s a 1Charlie?

Senior Airman Chelsee Vargne, 49th Fighter Training Squadron aviation resource manager, checks pilots’ flight records before a training mission Jan. 30, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Aviation resource managers that are assigned to flying training squadrons handle squadron aviation resource management documents and day to day training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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VCSAF makes stop at Columbus AFB to retire former PA chief

Richard “Sonic” Johnson, former 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs chief, addresses those in attendance during his retirement ceremony at the Kaye Auditorium Jan. 25, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Johnson served as the 14th FTW Public Affairs chief since 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Doublin)

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