March 10, 2022 New training simulator heads to Columbus Columbus AFB personnel were treated to a sneak peek experience with Boeing’s newest training aircraft simulator at the Air Force Association’s Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida March 4th, 2022.
March 7, 2022 55th Wing commander encourages Class 22-06 to remain teachable U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Thompson, 55th Wing commander, was the distinguished speaker at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 22-06’s graduation ceremony, March 4, 2022, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
Feb. 23, 2022 Accelerating the Legacy 2022 The 14th Flying Training Wing participated in the Joint Base Charleston “Accelerating the Legacy”, Black History Month Aviation Heritage event that partnered with Legacy Flight Academy, Feb. 18-19, 2022.
Feb. 17, 2022 CAFB raises the bar with STEM The 14th Flying Training Wing will host the “Wings Over Columbus” Air Show and first large scale Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Expo 26-27 March 2022.
Feb. 17, 2022 Outstanding Airmen Recognized Team Columbus celebrated its superior performers at the first 14th Flying Training Wing combined Annual Awards and Dining Out ceremony Feb. 12, 2022.
April 30, 2021 New 50th FTS commander steps up Lt. Col. Nathaniel Wilds relinquished command to the new incoming 50th Flying Training Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Paul Anderson during a change of command ceremony April 30, 2021.
April 7, 2021 14th CONS helps replace BX roof, improves QoL The 14th Contracting Squadron aided in the recent replacement of the Base Exchange’s roof to improve the quality of life for Airmen and their families at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.In total, the project cost $617,589 and took nearly 4 months to complete.
March 31, 2021 Vietnam War Veterans commemorated Columbus Air Force Base hosted a Vietnam War commemoration pinning ceremony to honor and recognize local Vietnam veterans , Mar. 29, 2021 at the Columbus Air Force Base Exchange.
March 16, 2021 Team Blaze hosts “Burger Burn” for AFAF kickoff Team Blaze hosted a “Burger Burn” in support of the Air Force Assistance Fund March 12, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Columbus AFB members who attended the event had various food options, including burgers and bratwursts. All proceeds went to the AFAF.
Feb. 11, 2021 Columbus AFB commemorates Tuskegee Airmen The Airmen of Columbus Air Force Base make history everyday by providing exceptional pilots to project airpower across the globe but now they have a very special tie to our Air Force legacy.On the 10th of February, the 41st Flying Training Squadron officially opened an innovation flight room and
