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Retired Lt. Col. Gene Smith and retired Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, both Vietnam F-105 pilots and former POWs, Jo Shumake, daughter of retired Col. Glynn Schumake, a B-17 World War II pilot and former POW, and a Columbus AFB Honor Guardsman salute the POW/MIA table during 69th Air Force Birthday Ball Sept. 17 at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, Mississippi. The Columbus AFB Honor Guard also received some special assistance during the ceremony as Smith, Harris and Shumake provided some of the symbolic memorializations at the POW/MIA table. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Johnson)

Columbus AFB celebrates Air Force’s 69th birthday

Retired Lt. Col. Gene Smith and retired Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, both Vietnam F-105 pilots and former POWs, Jo Shumake, daughter of retired Col. Glynn Schumake, a B-17 World War II pilot and former POW, and a Columbus AFB Honor Guardsman salute the POW/MIA table during 69th Air Force Birthday Ball Sept. 17 at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, Mississippi. The Columbus AFB Honor Guard also received some special assistance during the ceremony as Smith, Harris and Shumake provided some of the symbolic memorializations at the POW/MIA table. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Johnson)

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Chan Johnson, 14th Logistics and Readiness Squadron Material Handler, organizes presents Dec. 14, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, during the Happy Fund Shop and Wrap. The presents were sent to children chosen by their teachers at eight local schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

Beth Gosney, wife of Col. Douglas Gosney, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, wraps gifts with Airmen and family members Dec. 14, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, during the Happy Fund Shop and Wrap. Over 400 gifts were packed and sent to eight local schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

Team BLAZE members pack and wrap gifts for the Happy Fund Shop and Wrap event Dec. 14, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. George

Staff Sgt. Jaymie Depina, 14th Flying Training Wing Equal Opportunity specialist, reads a book to children at West Lowndes Elementary School Dec. 20, 2017, in Columbus, Mississippi. Members from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, donated over 500 books to children and the school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

Capt. Alisha Foster, 14th Flying Training Wing Equal Opportunity Director, and Capt. Tara Dixon, 14th FTW Chaplain, help children pick out a book Dec. 20, 2017, at West Lowndes Elementary School in Columbus, Mississippi. Every child got to select a book and the left over books were donated to the school’s library. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

Base leaders and community partners discuss possible initiatives Dec. 12, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, during an Air Force Community Partnership meeting. Col. Douglas Gosney, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, works with the community partners to create the initiatives. The meetings provide everyone with insight on the changes that have been discussed throughout the year, and propose and further review other ideas and research to make informed decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

Col. Douglas Gosney, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, and Greg Lewis, Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority Director, sign a memorandum of understanding Dec. 12, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. This MOU provides the framework for Columbus AFB youth between the ages of 11 to 18 years old to be able to participate in CLRA baseball leagues. This is often needed due to the small youth population on the base. This was one of 16 areas explored during the Air Force Community Partnership meeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading squad watches as Tech. Sgt. Karl Stenfanowicz, 14th Security Forces Squadron Kennel Master, commands Nnora, 14th SFS military working dog, to attack Staff Sgt. Zachary Kunkler, 14th SFS MWD handler, during a live demonstration Dec. 4, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Ten members of the squad were selected to participate in a USO tour across U.S. Air Force bases throughout the winter holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders stand with pilots next to a T-38C Talon Dec. 4, 2017, on the flight line at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The cheerleaders were able to sit inside the aircraft and ask questions to learn about the airframe and how it flies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

Members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform a routine for people at the Youth Center Dec. 4, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Following their routine, the cheerleaders performed a Cheer to Fitness Clinic for children who attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross)

Staff Sgt. Zachary Kunkler, 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his daughter, Emrie, speak with Kelsey, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Dec. 4, 2017, at the Exchange on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The cheerleaders met with Airmen and their families throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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