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Hub of the Kortiz Clinic: The 14th MDSS pharmacy

Airman Valerie Argumedo, 14th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, prepares to give a customer their prescription March 4, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Over 109,000 prescriptions are written for over 18,000 thousand beneficiaries yearly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Weatherington visits CAFB

Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington deputy commander of Air Education and Training Command, speaks to Airmen from the 14th Security Forces Squadron Feb. 21, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Currently firearms training and qualifications can only be completed at locations off of Columbus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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Weatherington visits CAFB

Capt. Phillip Huebner, 37th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and Maj. Ryan Brewer, 14th Flying Training Wing director of innovation, speak to Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, deputy commander of Air Education and Training Command, on their Check Six podcast Feb. 21, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Weatherington was the first guest appearance on the podcast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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Weatherington visits CAFB

Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, deputy commander of Air Education and Training Command, watches the inventory scanner in action Feb. 21, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The 14th Logistics Readiness Squadron renovated their floor, implemented a new scanning system for inventory, and reorganized their warehouse to increase efficiency across the board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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Day or night: Weather flight keeps Airmen safe

Airmen from the 14th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight update and distribute weather information Feb. 22, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Mississippi weather is known to have spontaneous or seemingly odd weather patterns that gives the 14th Operations Support Squadron’s Weather Flight challenges to overcome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)

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Day or night: Weather flight keeps Airmen safe

Airman Robert Gray, 14th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight apprentice, looks at weather patterns Feb. 22, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Weather forecasters are able to properly brief pilots and squadrons on their ability to fly hours or days ahead with consistent monitoring of the radar, through accurate forecasting and recognition of patterns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)

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Day or night: Weather flight keeps Airmen safe

Airman 1st Class Lauren Rodgers, 14th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight apprentice, gauges the wind with an anemometer Feb. 27, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Anemometers are used to measure wind speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)

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Day or night: Weather flight keeps Airmen safe

Steven Vasko, 14th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight meteorological technician, demonstrates to Airman 1st Class Lauren Rodgers, 14th OSS Weather Flight apprentice, how to use a laser range finder Feb. 27, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Weather is an unpredictable force of nature, however, with accurate critical weather analysis, these Airmen are able to aid in creating pilots and protecting Team BLAZE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)

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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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