May 20, 2022 New leader takes reins at AETC Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb during a change of command ceremony here May 20. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the AETC mission to recruit, train and educate
March 5, 2021 Snackin’ on snacks Airmen living in Unaccompanied Enlisted Dorms (UED) recently received a Nano market in Montgomery Village, provided by Columbus Air Force Base, in an effort to improve the quality of services provided to dorm residents.
Oct. 9, 2020 Department of the Air Force family suicide prevention training now available The new online training video, Equipping Family Members to Help Airmen in Distress, aims to build and strengthen relationships and connectedness among family members and loved ones.
July 17, 2020 Columbus AFB medical Airmen ensure readiness through TCCC The 14th Medical Group held the Wing’s first on-site Tactical Combat Casualty Care All Combatants course July 16, 2020, at the Kortiz Clinic, training 10 medics from Columbus Air Force Base. The course provides medics with life-saving skills in addition to tactical field care, tactical evacuation
Nov. 8, 2019 Columbus AFB celebrates Halloween Participants race against each other in a game during Boo Fest at the Club Oct. 26, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Halloween was brought to the U.S. by Irish and Scottish immigrants during the late 18th century to the early 19th century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah
July 12, 2019 CAFB Airmen to share stories July 18 during Storytellers event Every Airman has a story; a revolving theme in the Air Force and an even more impactful one when shared with others. Storytellers is a program utilizes the theme of “Every Airman has a Story” as a training or development opportunity with a different approach on the aspect of training. The Columbus
July 8, 2019 BLAZE Fest celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, food, fun Team BLAZE commemorated and celebrated 243 years of American independence July 3 during BLAZE Fest on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
May 23, 2019 Volunteer firefighters from a volunteer force A large smoke cloud billows up from a cabin in West Virginia, it was a backdraft situation. The grandfather told his grandson about the fire as trucks pulled up to help tame the flames.
April 19, 2019 Team BLAZE celebrates chief master sergeant select during ceremony Senior Master Sgt. Wade Steinback, 14th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Authority superintendent, was selected to promote to chief master sergeant in December of 2018 and was recognized during a chief recognition ceremony April 12 at the club.
March 1, 2019 Day or night: Weather flight keeps Airmen safe Mississippi weather is known to have spontaneous or seemingly odd weather patterns that gives the 14th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight challenges to overcome.