May 10, 2021 WWII Veteran Bradford Freeman receives honor for his service On a sunny morning in Mississippi, a challenge coin was presented to Mr. Bradford Freeman, the last surviving original member of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. The coin was presented on behalf of Gen. Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
Oct. 30, 2019 T-1 paint scheme revealed, 43rd heritage brought to life The 14th Flying Training Wing unveiled four of its six heritage flagship aircraft during a ceremony at the Walker Center Oct. 25 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
April 12, 2019 Air Force Reserve celebrates 71 years The Air Force Reserve celebrates its 71st birthday April 14.
Oct. 2, 2018 43rd FTS finds their new home The 43rd Flying Training Squadron finally found a home of their own and held a dedication ceremony with fellow Team BLAZE and squadron members Sept. 28 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Aug. 30, 2018 There’s no ‘I’ in Total Force The Air Force has multiple components, the active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserves, and Air Force civilians who work together to ensure they are capable of delivering air and space power anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice; this is known as Total Force.
June 15, 2018 Total force is vital part of pilot training at Columbus AFB The total force concept has been a big part of the Air Force’s mission to fly, fight and win. The 43rd Flying Training Squadron, an Air Force Reserve squadron, has been helping produce pilots here for 28 years.
May 29, 2018 43rd FTS pilot invests in shelter animals' futures 43rd Flying Training Squadron pilot invests time, money, personal airplane to help transport shelter animals to their forever homes.
April 14, 2018 43rd FTS instructor pilot dedicates 20 plus years of training to CAFB The 43rd Flying Training Squadron started over 20 years ago as a flight dedicated to the pilot training mission here; within one year, the unit grew to a squadron with more than 100 positions total, attached to each of the five active-duty flying squadrons.
