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Aug. 19, 2019
Aviation Day: A time to celebrate the evolution of flight

The development of aviation has changed the way of life for many around the globe and has played a critical role in the military and the U.S.'s success in wars and conflicts throughout the decades; aviation has had such as significant impact that President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Aug. 19,
Aug. 15, 2019
International military student officers help build worldwide partnerships

Airmen at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, don’t just create the next generation of aviators for the world’s greatest Air Force; Columbus Airmen also help bolster international relationships by training partner nation pilots.
July 17, 2019
Columbus provides better outlook on aircrew flight equipment

Maj. Saily Rodriguez, the Systems Program Office (SPO) female fitment program manager, and Maj. Christianne Opresko, HAF/A3 (Headquarters Air Force/Operations) chief aircrew support branch and chief of staff for the Air force Physiological Episodes Action Team, visited Columbus Air Force Base,
July 1, 2019
Weeks discusses economic impact, announces future plans at BCC luncheon

Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, spoke to members of the Base Community Council June 20 during a luncheon at the Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
June 7, 2019
Motorcycle safety course available at Columbus AFB, opportunity to become a trainer

Summer time can be a popular time for motorcyclist, and for members of Team Blaze that want to ride their bikes on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, they first must check in with the base safety office.
May 17, 2019
A-BLAZIN’ Race cultivates, connects Airmen across Columbus AFB

More than 230 participants in teams raced around Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 10 during the A-BLAZIN’ Race completing nine obstacles that included, pushing trucks, flipping tires, swimming, singing and so much more.
May 3, 2019
The 41st FTS paves the path for T-6 procedures

When it comes to the mission of Columbus Air Force Base where we Cultivate Airmen, Create pilots and Connect, the priority of the 41st Flying Training Squadron, also known as the Flying Buzzsaws, is to create pilots, but they also contribute by cultivating innovative leaders.
March 14, 2019
PTN innovations move to undergraduate pilot training

Beginning May 31, 2019, flying training wings across Air Education and Training Command will formally begin integrating innovations from Pilot Training Next into the undergraduate pilot training curriculum, 19th Air Force officials announced at the PTN Technology Expo held March 12-13.
Feb. 1, 2019
Nigerian Air Force leadership visits Columbus AFB, views pilot training program

Columbus Air Force Base’s Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program produces some of the world’s greatest aviators for the U.S., but also helps develop aviators of our international partners.Air Vice-Marshal Aliyu Bello, director of training for the Nigerian Air Force, and other members of
Jan. 4, 2019
14th FTW's Year in Photos

Here are some of the top moments of 2018. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Joshua Smoot)