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43rd FTS instructor pilot dedicates 20 plus years of training to CAFB

Lt. Col. Brent Green, 43rd FTS assistant director of operations, is sprayed with champagne and water by his family April 13, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. He is one of the original cadre in the Firebirds. It was shortly after the squadron expanded in 1999 from teaching only in the T-38C Talon to teaching all airframes that he was hired. Green has spent 22 years of his career in a full-time capacity learning or teaching in the T-37, T-38 and T-6A Texan II on Columbus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Parker speaks about Air Force ‘wings’ during 18-07 graduation

Second lieutenants greet Col. Brandon Parker, 7th Bomb Wing Commander, before Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-07’s graduation ceremony April 6, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Parker spoke on many topics and acknowledged his pride for the newest graduates joining the elite military aviators in the world’s greatest Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Parker speaks about Air Force ‘wings’ during 18-07 graduation

Col. Brandon Parker, 7th Bomb Wing commander at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, speaks during Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-07’s graduation ceremony April 6, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. His speech focused on the symbolism of the wings all aircrew wear. He charged the students with three tasks throughout their Air force careers: educate, innovate and motivate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Sexual assault awareness: “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission”

Dr. Marcia Stewart, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program manager, states the SAPR proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 2, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Columbus SARC reporting hotline is (662) 364-0822 and their duty phone is (662) 434-1228. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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S.O.A.R. tours Columbus AFB

Maj. Eric Chase, 14th Medical Group Aerospace and Operational Physiology flight commander, teaches Columbus Middle School students what his flight’s mission is March 29, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The children toured Columbus AFB, meeting with individuals from different units to learn about the pilot training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Happy Irby Golf Tournament swings success

Milton Rawl chips on the 8th hole March 26, 2018 at Lion Hills Columbus Country Club in Columbus, Mississippi. Rawl was participating in the Happy Irby Golf Tournament fundraiser, focused on helping donate items to children in need across the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Happy Irby Golf Tournament swings success

Participants wait for the starting announcements of the Happy Irby Golf Tournament March 29, 2018, at the Lion Hills Country Club in Columbus, Mississippi. George Irby continues his father's legacy in the Columbus community and is always finding new ways to expand fundraising to help children in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Goal-getter: Academy grad soccer player displays resiliency

First Lt. Hannah Ferrarini, 14th Force Support Squadron officer in-charge of Career Development works at her desk March 27, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. She has completed numerous races since her injury over 5 years ago even though her doctors originally predicted she might not ever run again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Goal-getter: Academy grad soccer player displays resiliency

First Lt. Hannah Ferrarini, 14th Force Support Squadron officer in-charge of Career Development played soccer since she was a 6 year old. “People need a purpose, and you’ll find it if you work for something crazy,” said Ferrarini. (Courtesy photo)

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Airman drops weight to join, gains confidence

Airman 1st Class Jacob Davis, 14th Student Squadron aviation resource manager, helps a pilot with flying profile records March 20, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Aviation Resource Management specialists maintain flight records to validate aircrew safety requirements, making sure every mission is ready to go according to plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Airman drops weight to join, gains confidence

Airman 1st Class Jacob Davis, 14th Student Squadron aviation resource manager, relaxes after a lift March 21, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Davis lost over 110 pounds to become a part of the world’s greatest Air Force, he worked on losing weight for his junior and senior year of high school and enlisted after graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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“Smitty” Harris motivates 18-06 with his story

Retired Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, former Vietnam War prisoner of war, speaks to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-06’s graduation audience about the TAP code March 9, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. He spoke to the class about his time as a POW and recounted how his success throughout his life came from the same attributes the pilots have and will continue developed throughout their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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“Smitty” Harris motivates 18-06 with his story

Col. Douglas Gosney, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, and Col. Stanley Lawrie, 14th Operations Group Commander, give retired Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, former Vietnam War prisoner of war, a standing ovation after his graduation speech to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-06 March 9, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Harris spent 2,871 days in Vietnam as a POW after being shot down April 4, 1965.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Eyes on the skies: Weather Flight always on watch

Senior Airman Tavone Travers, 14th OSS weather forecaster studies weather patterns March 12, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Looking at previous storms and patterns airmen can learn about reoccurring weather that may help future forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Eyes on the skies: Weather Flight always on watch

The 14th Flying Training Wing’s flightline operations building holds many units, including the 14th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Eyes on the skies: Weather Flight always on watch

A T-1 Jayhawk taxies past the FMQ-19 system March 15, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The system helps weather gauge the amount of rainfall has occurred to better inform pilots and commanders with critical weather analysis to get any task in front of them accomplished safely and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Our 14th MDG

Senior Airman Gabrielle Achuff, the Aerospace and Operational Physiology technician, won the Air Force level 2017 AOP Airman of the Year, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Her hard work has earned her a number of awards, at all kinds of levels within the Air Force, notably earning Airman of the Year at the 14th Flying Training Wing in January. (Courtesy photo)

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Our 14th MDG

Capt. Jennifer Arce, former 14th MDG Clinical Medicine Flight Commander, won the Air Force level Company Grade Officer Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award, for the year 2017. She was in charge of two different flights, managed over 15 airmen and took care of her three children throughout her time at Columbus AFB. (Courtesy photo)

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A Tale of Two Chaplains

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Steven Richardson, 14th Flying Training Wing Chaplain, and his father Retired Maj. Gen., Cecil Richardson, former Air Force Chief of Chaplains speak in prayer together March 6, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Cecil Richardson spoke at six separate Squadron areas throughout the base’s National Prayer Breakfast week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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A Tale of Two Chaplains

Retired Maj. Gen., Cecil Richardson, former Air Force Chief of Chaplains speaks to the mission support group staff of Columbus Air Force Base March 6, 2018, on Columbus AFB, Mississippi. Richardson retired after 41 years of service to the Air Force, and still speaks at events across the country in his retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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