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.
Oct. 15, 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month: Military finds strength in diversity The U.S. military is a diverse force, because it is comprised of many ethnicities from many locations throughout the world. Throughout the year, the Department of Defense recognizes our diverse force and Hispanic Heritage Month is one of several observed months. From September 15th through October
May 31, 2019 New T-6 paint scheme unveiled, first of 6 CAFB aircraft to receive new look The 14th Flying Training Wing unveiled its first of six heritage flag ship aircraft during a ceremony at the fire department May 30 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.
Nov. 9, 2017 Tupelo unveils Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica The city of Tupelo, and Mississippi politicians and veterans from around the state gathered to unveil a 60-percent scaled sized Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at the Veteran’s Memorial Park Nov. 2. The wall is an exact replica of the one that sits in Washington D.C., and stemmed from an idea a group
Sept. 28, 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrating Hispanic heritage began in 1968 when President Lyndon B. Johnson reserved a week to highlight the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens with Hispanic ancestors. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded this to a 31-day period from Sept. 15-Oct. 15.
Aug. 17, 2017 Tennessee Supreme Court justice shares father’s POW story, the importance of remembrance Children of three World War II prisoners of war gathered during a Base Community Council luncheon Aug. 11 at the Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi; and Justice Sharon Lee, from the Tennessee Supreme Court, shared her father’s story and how it intertwined with the other two POWs.
Aug. 4, 2017 Know your heritage, live the mission: 100 years of 48th Squadron lineage Along with the centennial commemoration of America’s entry into World War I, 2017 also marks the 100th anniversary of the 48th Squadron.
July 28, 2017 Supreme Court Justice shares WWII POW story Columbus Air Force Base hosts a Base Community Council luncheon Aug. 11 to release its Fiscal Year 2016 Economic Impact Report and to hear a presentation about local World War II prisoners of war by Chief Justice Sharon Lee of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
July 28, 2017 Diversity program honors Tuskegee Airmen Approximately 100 people from 10-19 years old took to the Valdosta skies to commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the historic Tuskegee Airmen during the Eyes Above the Horizon diversity outreach program, July 22 in Valdosta, Georgia.