May 18, 2020 3 new members inducted into Wingman Program in honor of tremendous support Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, inducted three community members from Columbus, Mississippi, into the Columbus Air Force Base Wingman Program before relinquishing command on May 18.
May 1, 2020 Retired major general virtually congratulates SUPT Class 20-12/13 graduates Retired Maj. Gen. Brian Bishop, former commander of Carl A. Spaatz Center for Officer Education, and commandant of Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, virtually spoke to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-12/13 during their graduation ceremony April 24 at Columbus AFB,
April 23, 2020 Best in the Air Force: Columbus AFB Airfield Ops hard work recognized The 14th Operations Support Squadron’s Airfield Operations Flight at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, was selected as the best in the Air Force for 2019 following their accomplishments and support of the base’s mission to Cultivate Airmen, Create Pilots and Connect.
April 23, 2020 Columbus AFB mechanics go full throttle ahead in light of COVID-19 Propulsion mechanics at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, responsible for keeping engines designed for the T-38 Talon in pristine condition, are being counted on to ensure the Air Forces’s pilot training pipeline requirements continue in light of the COVID-19 virus.
April 14, 2020 Columbus AFB Fire Department continues to advance Airmen through training during pandemic While the nation navigates its way through the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, Columbus Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services (FES) is focused on maintaining readiness and protecting the members of Columbus AFB in support of the 14th Flying training Wing’s mission.
April 9, 2020 14th FTW continues to advance force development during COVID-19 outbreak Amid the COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping the globe, the 14th Flying Training Wing’s mission of creating pilots remains essential and vital to the nation’s defense.The 14th FTW at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, has continued creating pilots all while following the Department of Defense’s
March 31, 2020 14th FTW exemplifies resiliency amid pandemic, graduates SUPT students Although nearly all base outreach events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbus Air Force Base was still able to find a way to recognize the Air Force’s newest pilots during a graduation ceremony March 27.
March 27, 2020 How the AF Employee Assistance Program can help during COVID-19 To help relieve some of the worries people may have as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Air Force Employee Assistance Program’s resources continue to be available for those that need them.
March 24, 2020 AF Assistance Fund campaign extended, provides aid to military, its families Columbus Air Force Base’s annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign has been extended through May 8 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This year’s goal is $25,707 and is used for charitable organizations that give much needed support directly to Air Force members in need. The campaign has currently
March 19, 2020 CAFB Weather Flight ready for when severe weather strikes The 14th Operations Support Squadron’s Weather Flight is Columbus Air Force Base’s first line of defense against continuously changing weather and supports the mission by providing accurate forecasts, generating timely warnings and continuously looks out for severe weather threatening the base.
