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Columbus AFB goes all out for Fire Prevention Week

Capt. Zachary Shuler, 14th Operations Group Standards and Evaluation, and his two children, Grady and Paige, roast marshmallows Sept. 29, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Columbus Fire Department hosted multiple family activities in honor of Fire Prevention Week Sept. 25-30. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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Columbus AFB goes all out for Fire Prevention Week

Representatives from fire departments on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, and the surrounding communities, make their way through Magnolia Village housing Sept. 30, 2017, as part of a parade for Fire Prevention Week. Members of the Columbus AFB Fire Department planned a week full of fire prevention events from Sept. 25-30; some the events included talking to students in elementary schools, and fire extinguisher training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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Fire Prevention Week teaches BLAZE members household safety

Col. Douglas Gosney, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, signs the Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Sept. 21, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. This year’s theme is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Fire Prevention Week teaches BLAZE members household safety

Will O’Meara, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Health and Safety Officer, speaks to a first-grade classroom at Caledonia Elementary School Sept. 26, 2017, in Caledonia, Mississippi. Fire and emergency service members from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, went to the school to bring recognition to Fire Prevention Week. The week places emphasis on a number of items such as checking fire detectors and knowing who to call in case of an emergency along with many other prevention and safety measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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Fire Prevention Week teaches BLAZE members household safety

Peter J. Delillo, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, and Sparky the fire dog visit a first grade classroom at Caledonia Elementary School Sept. 26, 2017, in Caledonia, Mississippi. Fire and emergency service members from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, went classroom to classroom at the elementary school and talked to students about the importance of having an evacuation plan and knowing their addresses amongst other things. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross)

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Columbus AFB hosts second triathlon

Maj. Douglas Hickey, 14th Force Support Squadron Commander, speaks to the participants at the triathlon Sept. 23, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The triathlon had 87 participants who all completed the event in various age groups. The event was also supported by the Red Cross and GNC who provided water and food after the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Columbus AFB hosts second triathlon

Second Lt. Brooke Cecil, 14th Comptroller Squadron Financial Services Flight Commander, bikes during the base triathlon Sept. 23, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. This is one of the few events where BLAZE members will be able to bike down the entire center runway, and shows members who aren’t pilots what the flightline looks like. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Columbus AFB hosts second triathlon

Second Lts. Dennis Cook and Forrest Schaffer, 14th Student Squadron student pilots, finish the triathlon Sept. 23, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Some student pilots competed in pairs or groups, using the Saturday event to socialize and exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Columbus AFB hosts second triathlon

Second Lt. Brooke Cecil, 14th Comptroller Squadron Financial Services Flight Commander, begins her 300-meter swim during the base triathlon Sept. 23, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. After the 300-meter swim participants in the triathlon then biked 22 kilometers and ran a 5K. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Columbus AFB hosts second triathlon

Participants prepare for a triathlon Sept. 23, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The 14th Force Support Squadron hosted the event to promote fitness for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Columbus AFB holds AF Ball

Col. Doug Gosney, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, speaks Sept. 15, 2017, during the 14th FTW’s 70th Air Force Birthday Ball at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, Mississippi. More than 400 Columbus Air Force Base members and community partners attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Doublin)

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Columbus AFB holds AF Ball

A historical display features some of the Air Force’s and Columbus Air Force Base’s key points in its existence Sept. 15, 2017, during the 14th Flying Training Wing’s 70th Air Force Birthday Ball at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, Mississippi. The display supported the ball’s theme, “Airpower Starts Here.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Doublin)

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Columbus AFB holds AF Ball

Rufus Ward Jr., Jo Shumake and retired Lt. Col. Gene Smith stand with Airman 1st Class Andrew Inocencio, Columbus Air Force Base Honor Guardsman, as they perform a Prisoner of War and Missing In Action remembrance ceremony Sept. 15, 2017, during the 14th Flying Training Wing’s 70th Air Force Birthday Ball at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, Mississippi. Ward’s and Shumake’s fathers were POWs during World War II, and Smith was a POW in Vietnam for more than five years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Doublin)

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Columbus AFB holds AF Ball

More than 400 Columbus Air Force Base members and community partners gather at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, Mississippi, Sept. 15, 2017, to celebrate the Air Force’s 70th birthday. The Trotter Convention Center lobby was lined with a historical display that featured some of the Air Force’s and the base’s key points in its existence and supported the ball’s theme, “Airpower Starts Here.” The event also included a Prisoner of War and Missing in Action remembrance ceremony, formal toasts to leaders of the military services, a ceremonial cake cutting, and music performed live by the 41st Army Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Doublin)

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Columbus AFB one of four installations participating in Smart Fueling Initiative

A team of Defense Department contractors enter the unaccompanied officer dormitories Aug. 30, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The team conducted an assessment of Columbus AFB as part of the Smart Fueling Initiative, in which Columbus AFB is one of four bases participating in the initiative. The team examined cooking areas inside the dormitory to determine the capabilities of what meals Airmen can prepare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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From Philippines to AF finance office

Airman 1st Class Arvin Dizon, 14th Flying Training Wing financial services technician, works on his computer Sept. 18, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. By helping to resolve financial issues for Airmen and their families, Dizon helps produce pilots, advance Airmen, and feed the fight, pushing the Columbus Air Force Base mission forward as part of the backbone for financial services. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Columbus AFB firefighters remember heroes of 9/11

Three members of the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Airmen perform exercises Sept. 11, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, in honor of fallen firefighters. They performed multiple exercises and allowed other service members to do stair climbs in honor of the fallen firefighters who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Columbus AFB firefighters remember heroes of 9/11

Col. Anthony Sansano, 14th Mission Support Group Commander, speaks with members of the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Airmen Sept. 11, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Firefighters from the 14th CES climbed stairs in honor of the fallen firefighters who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Columbus AFB firefighters remember heroes of 9/11

Four 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Airmen climb stairs Sept. 11, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, in honor of fallen firefighters. The firefighters climbed 50 stairs and swapped until they completed 341 steps in honor of the 341 fallen firefighters who sacrificed their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Columbus Air Force Base Honor Guard leads the way

Airman 1st Class Robert Carrico, Columbus Air Force Base Honor Guardsman, practices drill movements with the M-14 rifle Sept. 13, 2017, on Columbus AFB, Mississippi. Guardsmen must be trained and certified before they can execute the 21-gun salute at a military funeral. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

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