Feb. 8, 2019 Freedom Park demolition begins Demolition of Freedom Park began Feb. 6 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Freedom Park playground was built in 1996, a time when playgrounds were typically constructed with wooden materials. Since its construction over 20 years ago, several areas have deteriorated in the wooden structure
Nov. 21, 2018 Two Airmen help the Air Force win the Alpha Warrior competition Capt. Jennifer Trewett, 43rd Flying Training Squadron executive officer, and 2nd Lt. Riley Quinlan, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management flight commander, participated in the Alpha Warrior Competition held at the Alpha Warrior Proving Grounds, Selma, Texas.
Oct. 19, 2018 CAFB Fire Department reminds Team BLAZE to ‘Look. Listen. Learn.’ 2018’s Fire Prevention Week theme was "Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. Fire can happen anywhere," and members of the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron did their best during Oct. 6-13 to involve the base and the local community in educating people about the importance of fire prevention.
Sept. 21, 2018 Columbus AFB uses new methods to increase Force Readiness The Department of Defense has made it clear that readiness is vital to being the best fighting force in the world, and Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, has developed new methods to meet the demands of National Defense Strategy while not interrupting the pilot training mission.
Sept. 7, 2018 Running for a reason The U.S. Air Force Marathon is held every year at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on the 3rd Saturday in September. It began in 1997 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Air Force and has grown into a 13,500 participant event with runners coming from all fifty states and several foreign
Aug. 16, 2018 Alpha Warrior course to open, offer meet and greet Aug. 23-24 A new and exciting way for Airmen to work out is coming to Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 23-24.
June 8, 2018 No pests, no problems Tucked away by the Kortiz Clinic, the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Entomology team rarely sees the spotlight, but the work they do keeps Team BLAZE safe and comfortable.
March 2, 2018 14th CES; building Columbus AFB one brick at a time The 14th Civil Engineer Squadron is tasked with planning, constructing and maintaining infrastructure here.
Jan. 25, 2018 14th CES recognized as best small unit in the Air Force The 14th Civil Engineer Squadron was notified earlier this month that they were the recipients of the Air Force’s 2017 Outstanding Civil Engineer Small Unit Category for their accomplishments throughout the year.
Dec. 1, 2017 Airfield management, civil engineer team identify hole on T-1 ramp Hundreds of aircraft take off and land on Columbus Air Force Base weekly, which makes the foundation on which these aircraft park and taxi very important.
