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CAFB Airman joins excellence legacy

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Teddrick Thibodeaux, 14th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) flight chief, poses for a photo on the flight line, July 22, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Thibodeaux was selected to become a part of the elite Thunderbirds and will being his new journey in September, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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Maj. Jason "Flack" Markzon, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" Advance Pilot and Narrator, prepares to take off for a familiarization flight with IndyCar driver, Ed Carpenter, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Aug. 20, 2020. Carpenter flew with the team before racing the Space Force IndyCar in the 104th Indy 500. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

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Welcome to Columbus

U.S. Air Force Col. Seth Graham (Right), 14th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Antonio Cooper (Left), 14FTW command chief, share a laugh during a briefing tour of the new Welcome Center, July 20, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The Welcome Center was inspired by the Air Force True North Program, which seeks to help improve the well-being of Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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Welcome to Columbus

Refreshments including donuts and cookies were offered to attendees for the grand opening of the 14th Flying Training Wings very first Welcome Center, July 20, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The Welcome Center will help mitigate the frustrations incoming Airmen may feel while completing their in-processing checklist by brining all agencies needed to complete in-processing to one central location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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Welcome to Columbus

U.S. Air Force Col. Seth Graham (right), 14th Flying Training Wing commander, cuts a ribbon with Chief Master Sgt. Antonio Cooper, 14FTW command chief, signifying the grand opening of the new Welcome Center, July 20, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Within the center new Team Blaze members will find a one stop shop for all their in-processing needs to include, Finance, Medical, Housing, Military Personnel Flight, and the Traffic Management Office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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Undaunted service: Elite fire fighters serve in austere environments

A quick reaction force, comprised of members of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, take a group photo at a forward operating base in Syria, May 22, 2021. The QRF are elite units, made up of Airmen from multiple squadrons trained in combat and evasion.

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Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-12

Graduates from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 21-12 stand as they await to be presented their awards July 9, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The graduates completed a 52-week pilot training program including academics, physiological training, and flight training in the T-6A Texan II, T-1A Jayhawk, and T-38C Talon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Jessica Haynie)

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Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-12

Brigadier General Bobbi Doorenbos (Retired) (Left) hands 2nd Lt. Jack Reis the Order of Daedalians Air Education & Training Command Commander’s Trophy July 9, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The trophy is presented to the students who demonstrate outstanding performance with assigned check rides, daily flying operations, as well as maintains an exceptional commander's ranking and academic score. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Jessica Haynie)

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Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-12

The official party attending the graduation of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-12 lower their heads in prayer July 9, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The invocation was given by Chaplain (Capt.) Joshua Stevens after the National Anthem was played. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Jessica Haynie)

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Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-12

A student from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-12 breaks her pilot wings July 9, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The pilot tradition entails snapping their first set of wings into two, never to be brought together again while the pilot is alive. One half is kept by the pilot, while the other half is kept by the pilot’s loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Jessica Haynie)

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Cheers for MDG new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Seth Graham, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, returns a salute to Col. Betty Venth, out-going 14th Medical Group commander, after presenting her with the Legion of Merit, during a Change of Command ceremony, July 6, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The Legion of Merit is awarded to service members in key positions or responsibility for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding serviced and achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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Cheers for MDG new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Betty Venth, out-going 14th Medical Group commander, receives her last salute as commander, during a Change of Command ceremony, July 06, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Venth served as commander from July 22, 2019 to July 6, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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Cheers for MDG new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Betty Venth, out-going 14th Medical Group commander, speaks to attendees at the 14th Medical Group Change of Command Ceremony, July 6, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Venth led the Air Education and Training commands number one COVID-19 vaccination use rate, while battling a public health emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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Cheers for MDG new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Katheryn Ellis, 14th Medical Group commander, returns her first salute as commander, July 6, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The 14th Medical Group enhances the flying mission through medical responses to flying emergencies, delivery of aerospace and operational physiology training, and optimization of human performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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14th CS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Elizabeth Rainwater, stands at attention as she is recognized as the new 14th Communications Squadron commander, Jul. 1, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base. The Communications Squadron successfully built a 1.6 million technology investment program project for the future T-7 aircraft and its bed down at CAFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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14th CS Change of Command

Airmen from the 14th Communications Squadron, salute their incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Maj. Elizabeth Rainwater, during a Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The 14th CS provides essential communications and information systems along with information management to support the flying training mission. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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14th CS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Welborn, 14th Mission Support Group commander, Maj. Brandon Palmer, 14th Communications Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Elizabeth Rainwater, 14th CS incoming commander, salute the American Flag during the Nation Anthem at a Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The 14th Communications Squadron is responsible for providing the highest quality communications information tools to Columbus Air Force Base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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14th STUS lands new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Spears, 14th Operations Group commander, Lt. Col. Courtland Stanley, incoming 14th Student Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Joseph McCane, outgoing 14th STUS commander, pass the guidon, during a the 14th STUS Change of Command ceremony, June 21, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The 14th Student Squadron ranks as the largest squadron at Columbus AFB, consisting of 21 active duty and 82 civilian permanent party personnel as well as approximately 700 student pilots from 25 different nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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14th STUS lands new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Spears, 14th Operations Group commander and Lt. Col. Joseph McCane, outgoing 14th Student Squadron commander, stand at attention as McCane is presented the Meritorious Service Medal, during a change of commander ceremony, June 21, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. McCane directed over 22,000 T-1 sorties and led the graduation of 285 T-1 students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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14th STUS lands new commander

A choir comprised of two instructor pilots and two student pilots assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing, preform the National Anthem during a change of command ceremony, June 21, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The mission of the 14th Student Squadron is to ensure student pilots have everything they need to become both officers and pilots while providing unrivaled academic and simulator training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie)

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