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Local World War II veteran laid to rest

A picture of the late John Cockerham, a local Word War II veteran, when he was in the Army Air Corps. Cockerham grew up in Hamilton and worked as an aircraft sheet-metal worker on Columbus Army Air Field, Mississippi, (now Columbus Air Force Base) from 1942-1943. After enlisting in the Army Air Corps, he was assigned to the 100th Bombardment Group as a B-17 Flying Fortress gunner in the Army Air Corps. (Courtesy photo)
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Local World War II veteran laid to rest

Senior Airman Sean Perry, a Columbus Air Force Base ceremonial guardsman, salutes John Cockerham’s, a local World War II veteran, casket March 16, 2019, Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Hamilton, Mississippi. The Columbus Air Force Base Honor Guard’s main job is to provide the proper military honors to all fallen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
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14th LRS provides effective logistics support for Team BLAZE

Dewayne Chandler, 14th Logistics Readiness Squadron Transportation Flight heavy equipment mechanic, works on a government vehicle March 20, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Transportation Flight ensures government vehicles are well-maintained and ready for use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)
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14th LRS provides effective logistics support for Team BLAZE

Kenny Hutchinson, 14th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight supply technician, distributes supplies to a customer March 19, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The 14th LRS aids in maintaining the aircraft and ensuring the 14th Flying Training Wing has the supplies and equipment they need to get pilots in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)
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14th LRS provides effective logistics support for Team BLAZE

Shirley Rush, 14th Logistics Readiness Squadron central storage locator, stores supply packages inside the 14th LRS warehouse March 19, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The 14th LRS warehouse’s floors were recently re-done in 2018, allowing the squadrons to work in a better environment, increasing production and morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)
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14th LRS provides effective logistics support for Team BLAZE

Robert Hamilton, 14th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight hazardous material supervisor, reads hazardous material receipts March 19, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The 14th LRS is the one-stop shop for all supplies and equipment at Columbus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)
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Widow uses tragedy to educate Team BLAZE

Ashley Schafer speaks to 49th Fighter Training Squadron pilots, March 11, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. After the death of her husband, Maj. Richard Schafer, a 49th FTS instructor pilot, in August 2014, she has traveled and spoke to military members and families educating them on how to prepare for the worst. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)
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IFF: Where fighter pilots begin their careers

Maj. Andrea Matesick, 49th Fight Training Squadron weapons system officer, tightens her G-suit before a training sortie March 7, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals builds upon the training learned in Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training with a major focus on the fundamentals, or basics, of tactical aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)
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IFF: Where fighter pilots begin their careers

Maj. Andrew Pence, 49th Fighter Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lieutenant Kennan Allen, 49th FTS student pilot, move to the runway to begin flight for a training sortie, March 7, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The 49th FTS holds a high standard in Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals to ensure the pilots that leave the squadron are highly capable of adapting and overcoming challenges when needed with their wingmen in an extremely challenging career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)
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IFF: Where fighter pilots begin their careers

Maj. Michael Overstreet, 49th Fighter Training Squadron assistant director of operations, and Maj. Andrea Matesick, 49th Fight Training Squadron weapons system officer, check over a T-38C Talon in preparation for a sortie March 7, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Pilots dedicate a great deal of time and effort to ensure the aircraft is fully prepared for flight and soundly running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bean)
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Defending the base: Changes coming to Main and South Gate entry, exit areas

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Hub of the Kortiz Clinic: The 14th MDSS pharmacy

A 14th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician counts pills for a customer’s prescription March 4, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)
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Hub of the Kortiz Clinic: The 14th MDSS pharmacy

Capt. Whitney Howard, 14th Medical Support Squadron pharmacist, works on refilling prescriptions March 4, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Pharmacists work with technicians to approve prescriptions and ensure customers are receiving the right care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)
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Hub of the Kortiz Clinic: The 14th MDSS pharmacy

Airman Valerie Argumedo, 14th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, speaks to a customer March 4, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Roughly 1,500 patients are seen weekly by the 14th Medical Support Squadrons pharmacy technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)
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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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Team BLAZE connects with students during MSU’s Engineering Day

High school students experience the new virtual reality technology the 14th Flying Training Wing is using to revolutionize pilot training at Mississippi State University’s Engineering Day March 4, 2019, in Starkville, Mississippi. Rather than lecture the students about VR technology, the pilots decided that a hands-on experience would leave more of an impression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
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Team BLAZE connects with students during MSU’s Engineering Day

Payne Tomilinson, a Corinth High School student, wears a pilot helmet at Mississippi State University’s Engineering Day March 4, 2019, in Starkville, Mississippi. A three-man team from Columbus Air Force Base connected with over 350 students from Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi at the space-
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Team BLAZE connects with students during MSU’s Engineering Day

A high school student takes a photo while wearing a pilot helmet training at Mississippi State University’s Engineering Day March 4, 2019, in Starkville, Mississippi. In addition to the VR technology, the pilots also taught the class about G-suits, pilot helmets and parachute harnesses; some of the gear necessary to fly in an Air Force aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
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Team BLAZE connects with students during MSU’s Engineering Day

A high school student pilots a space ship using virtual reality at Mississippi State University’s Engineering Day March 4, 2019, in Starkville, Mississippi. VR technology is one of the many ways the Air Force is revolutionizing the way pilots are trained. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
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Team BLAZE connects with students during MSU’s Engineering Day

Capt. Joseph Barton, 14th Operations Group commander’s action group, talks to high student about the innovative technology the Air Force is using to revolutionize pilot training at Mississippi State University’s Engineering Day March 4, 2019, in Starkville, Mississippi. Students were able to get a hands-on experience with virtual reality technology and gear pilots wear while flying such as G-suits, pilot helmets and parachute harnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
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