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bird cannon BASH

Bird cannons are a non-lethal method the Air Force uses to scare birds away from potential high risk areas. The cannons fire compressed gas, making a loud bang, and spin in order to scare the birds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Daniel Lile)
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Bishop Buckon celebrates Catholic Mass with base community

The Most Reverend Auxiliary Bishop Neal Buckon, Archdiocese for military services U.S. Army (center), celebrates Catholic Mass with Columbus Air Force Base community members alongside Father Antony Chakkalakkal, local catholic priest (left), and Father Paul Stewart Jr., Columbus AFB catholic priest (right), Feb. 12, at the base chapel. During his annual pastoral visit, Buckon met with Airmen and participated in Catholic Mass. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sonic Johnson)
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Black Knights salute new commander

Members of the 49th Fighter Training Squadron salute Lt. Col. Aaron Jones, 49th FTS incoming commander Dec. 16, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The 49th FTS teaches newly graduated fighter pilots by operating the T-38 Talon aircraft to conduct flight training as well as fighter fundamentals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)
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Blanchard emphasizes three valuable lessons

Col. Barry Blanchard, Commander, 172nd Airlift Wing, Thompson Field, Jackson, Mississippi speaks at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, as the guest speaker for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 16-13’s graduation Aug. 19. Blanchard spoke about three things he thought were most important for graduates to take away from his experience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Day)
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Blanchard emphasizes three valuable lessons

Col. Barry Blanchard, Commander, 172nd Airlift Wing, Thompson Field, Jackson, Mississippi , reminisces about his own experiences in Undergraduate Pilot Training as he tours the 37th Flying Training Squadron Aug. 18 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Blanchard received his wings at Columbus AFB in 1993 and went through training in the 37th FTS Thunderbolt Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Day)
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Blassie

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michael J. Blassie, A-37 Dragonfly pilot, was a skilled aviator who learned his craft right here at Columbus Air Force Base. Blassie was shot down May 11, 1972 in what is now Southern Vietnam.
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BLAZE 5/6 recognizes leadership

Senior Airman Garrett Jacobs, 14th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice, received the Blaze 5/6 Leadership Highlight award from Staff Sgt. Whitney Felder, Blaze 5/6 Council President June 5, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. This award recognized Jacobs’ outstanding leadership capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sharon Ybarra)
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Blaze Arena: Airmen boost gas mask confidence with new chamber

Tech. Sgt. Justin Nutter, 14th Security Forces Squadron, ties up his rubber boot as he puts on chemical biological, radiological and nuclear gear March 28, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The good practice of putting on safety equipment plays a big role in the CBRN training to build confidence in Airmen so they will be ready to enter the chamber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen)
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Blaze Arena: Airmen boost gas mask confidence with new chamber

Staff Sgt. Kyaries Williams, 14th Security Forces Squadron, begins to take off his gas mask in the chamber, March 28, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The Blaze Arena is the newest addition to Columbus Air Force Bases facilities in preparation for Airmen readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
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Blaze Arena: Airmen boost gas mask confidence with new chamber

The first class for the Blaze Arena gas mask confidence chamber stands outside their bagged up gear, March 28, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The 14th Civil Engineering Squadron worked the Blaze Arena operation for over a year and are one of two Air Education and Training Command bases with a gas mask confidence chamber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen)
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Blaze Arena: Airmen boost gas mask confidence with new chamber

Airmen suit up to enter the Blaze Arena gas mask confidence chamber March 28, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The Airmen volunteered as a way to boost the efficiency and readiness of the total battle force at Columbus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen)
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Blaze Chapel hosts Blessing of the Bikes

Col. Gary Hayward, 14th Mission Support Group commander, and Chaplain (Maj.) Bradley Kimble, 14th Flying Training Wing deputy chaplain, pray together during the Blessing of the Bikes April 24, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The event is a tradition that is held in the military as well as the civilian world, in which motorcycle riders can be blessed in the hope it will bring safety for future travels. Motorcyclists from all ranks and units came to the chapel to be a part of the blessing and eat lunch with other like-minded people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen)
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Blaze Chapel hosts Blessing of the Bikes

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Steven Richardson, 14th Flying Training Wing chaplain, and Master Sgt. Ryan Johnson14th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor, pray together during the Blessing of the Bikes April 24, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The blessing of the bikes is a spring tradition that is held in the military as well as the civilian world in which motorcycle riders can be blessed in the hope it will bring safety for future travels. The event was a way to further the mission here at Columbus AFB by allowing the chaplains to connect with people in a different setting than usual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen)
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Blaze Chapel hosts Blessing of the Bikes

Chaplain (Maj.) Bradley Kimble, 14th Flying Training Wing deputy chaplain, and Capt. Steven Bylsma, 49th Fighter Training Squadron Instructor Pilot, lower their heads as they both pray together during the Blessing of the Bikes April 24, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The event was a way to further the mission here at Columbus AFB by allowing the chaplains to connect with people in a different setting than usual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen)
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Blaze Chapel hosts Blessing of the Bikes

Chaplain (Maj.) Bradley Kimble, 14th Flying Training Wing deputy chaplain, speaks to Airmen arriving for Blessing of the Bikes April 24, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The event was held to bring together Airmen and those alike to meet and greet one another as well as to pray for the safe journeys of the riders. Airmen had a chance to listen to the words of the chaplain while still voicing their concerns and opinions related to motorcycle services on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen)
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Blaze Chapel hosts Blessing of the Bikes

John Lindell, 14th Flying Training Wing occupation safety manager, speaks to Airmen during lunch at the Blessing of the Bikes event in the chapel April 24, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The motorcycle safety briefing is a course that Airmen get credit for attending and shows incentive to follow the rules and regulations of motorcycle riding in the military. The event was held to bring together Airmen and those alike to meet and greet one another as well as to pray for the safe journeys of the riders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen)
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BLAZE Chapel re-opens, receives warm welcome from Columbus AFB

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Steven Richardson, 14 FTW wing chaplain,thanks people to the BLAZE Chapel re-opening ceremony Sept. 25, 2018, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Chapel team wants the BLAZE Chapel to feel like home and is a place for any person to come relax, worship, or reach out to talk with a chaplain; this is why their new theme is “Welcome Home.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)
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BLAZE Chapel re-opens, receives warm welcome from Columbus AFB

Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, cuts the ribbon during the BLAZE Chapel re-opening ceremony Sept. 25, 2018, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Part of Weeks’ mission statement is to connect Airmen and she said she sees the chapel playing a vital part of that piece. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)
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BLAZE Chapel re-opens, receives warm welcome from Columbus AFB

People gather in the chapel annex after the BLAZE Chapel re-opening ceremony Sept. 25, 2018, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The BLAZE Chapel provided food to attendees as part of the “Welcome Home” theme. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)
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BLAZE Commons coffee shop officially opens

Col. Anthony Sansano, 14th Mission Support Group Commander; C.J. Andrews, Coffee House on 5th Co-owner; Col. Douglas Gosney, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander; and Master Sgt. Shannon Goodwin, 14th Force Support Squadron BLAZE Commons Project Manager, pose for a photo at the Coffee House on 5th grand opening May 5, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. After more than a year of work, the BLAZE Commons is now operating at full capability with all of its functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)
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