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Columbus Air Force Base

March 2, 2018
Columbus AFB tells children they are ‘Too Good for Drugs’

Children from West Lowndes and Columbus High Schools participated in a Too Good for Drugs program Feb. 23 here to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Feb. 23, 2018
Army’s “The Golden Knights” to be at Columbus AFB

The U.S. Army Parachute Team, “The Golden Knights,” inspire audiences of all ages with their patriotism and exciting maneuvers. Formed in 1959, the Golden Knights are the Army’s official demonstration team. Members are drawn from U.S. Army paratroopers who have demonstrated excellence in parachuting
Feb. 23, 2018
Koritz Clinic lab puts patients first, increases efficiency

The Koritz Clinic Laboratory Services Flight performs tests to give doctors conclusive evidence to properly diagnose individuals as well giving accurate diagnosis to confidently clear or retract a pilot’s ability to fly.
Feb. 23, 2018
L3 maintains pilot production one aircraft at a time

The L3 Technologies, a Mississippi aerospace and defense company, provides contracted maintenance to Columbus Air Force Base, ensuring the pilots have the aircraft they need to train at their peak performance every day.
Feb. 16, 2018
Awards show Columbus AFB Airmen’s excellence

Team BLAZE celebrated the hard work of Airmen throughout the wing during the 2017 Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 9, on Columbus Air Force Base.
Feb. 9, 2018
CAFB Child Development Center earns 5-star accreditation

The Child Development Center on Columbus Air Force Base recently earned a five-star accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Feb. 7, 2018
8-year POW recalls return home 45 years later

Stepping off the bus, recently freed American prisoners of war formed up from the tallest to shortest, stiff at attention facing Capt. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris and with a salute they defied their Vietnamese captors one final time.
Feb. 7, 2018
F-22 prepares for air show season at Columbus AFB

Maj. Paul Lopez, flew an F-22 Raptor through Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, airspace Feb. 2, 2018.
Feb. 2, 2018
Pilot battles brain cancer, recovery with faith

Walking into his backyard after an Easter egg hunt Capt. Hunter Barnhill’s hand formed a fist, holding itself with incredible and uncontrollable strength, he attempted to spread his fingers, but instead consciously fell to the ground before his friends and his own 2-year-old son, Nolan, looked onto
Jan. 26, 2018
Nowland breaks down fundamentals of service

Lt. Gen. Mark Nowland, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-04’s graduation here Jan, 19.