May 2, 2025 Bengals Welcome New Commander The 37th Flying Training Squadron, 14th Operations Group, Change of Command ceremony was held on April 25, 2025, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Out-going commander Lt. Col. Peter Hince relinquished command to Lt. Col. Elizabeth Jarding.
May 27, 2021 37th FTS dawns new leadership Lt. Col. Aaron P. Tillman turned over command to Lt. Col. Valarie Ferrara, the new incoming 37th Flying Training Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony May 27, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
Dec. 15, 2020 Columbus AFB hosts two graduations amidst COVID-19 regulations Thirty-two pilots graduated from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. on Dec. 11, 2020.In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the larger class was spilt up into two ceremonies, allowing proper social distancing among the graduates and family members
Feb. 13, 2020 Innovation flight augments pilot training through VR technology Columbus Air Force Base’s Innovation Flight has continued their efforts to integrate virtual reality technology into pilot training creating quality pilots for the Air Force faster.
Sept. 6, 2019 Columbus AFB Alpha Warrior aims for victory in final DOD competition Alpha Warrior competitions are the military’s version of the courses seen on the TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” where athletes complete various obstacles competing to finish with the best time.
Feb. 14, 2019 Columbus AFB instructor pilots connect with Virginia Tech AFROTC cadets It’s not everyday cadets are given the opportunity to work closely with U.S. Air Force pilots; however, the Virginia Tech AFROTC Detachment 875 was given the chance when instructor pilots (IP) from the 37th and 48th Flying Training Squadrons visited the university Feb. 8-11.
Nov. 9, 2018 Spouse programs play important role for military families Military Family Appreciation Month acknowledges spouses crucial role in supporting their military member and contributing to the mission with little to no spotlight.
Nov. 9, 2018 SUPT is evolving to mold the next generation of military aviators Pilot training is ever evolving around new aircraft, new equipment, new procedures, and faster production; with this, the syllabus in Phase II of training has recently changed, helping build a new type of military aviator.
Sept. 14, 2018 37th FTS IPs conduct off-station training, train Notre Dame AFROTC cadets Instructor pilots and 22 T-6 Texan IIs from the 37th Flying Training Squadron recently returned from a TDY to South Bend, Indiana, where they conducted instructor continuation training for end of year requirements and were also able to work with cadets from the Notre Dame Air Force ROTC detachment
Sept. 13, 2018 The 37th FTS provides quantity, quality The mission of “Cultivate Airmen, Create Pilots, Connect” is vital to the future of Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.