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Columbus Air Force Base

Aug. 11, 2020
14 FTW CC congratulates SUPT Class 20-20/21 graduates with speech

Col. Seth Graham, 14th Flying Training Wing commander congratulated Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-20/21 at their graduation ceremony August 7, 2020, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Aug. 10, 2020
SLOs: Helping any, every school issue

School liaison officers (SLO) have the job of making sure Airmen and their families have the best experience possible when dealing with their child’s education.The SLOs have various responsibilities including school transition support, deployment support, home school support, community connections,
Aug. 6, 2020
ATC Tower gains new position, first two Airmen earn ratings

The first two Airmen ever in the Columbus AFB Air Traffic Control Tower are now certified in the Tower Coordinator (CT) position.
July 27, 2020
Spears welcomed to 14th OG as new commander

Col. Justin Spears, 14th Operations Group commander, took command of the 14th OG at a change of command ceremony on July 24, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
July 20, 2020
McElhinney delivers final speech to SUPT Class 20-18/19

Col. Tom McElhinney III, 14th Operations Group commander, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-18/19 Graduation on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
July 20, 2020
First Sergeant Symposium expands understanding

Columbus Air Force Base’s Additional First Sergeant Symposium was held at the 14th Flying Training Wing’s education center for five sergeants ranking from E-6 to E-7.
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
July 13, 2020
Columbus AFB safely celebrates 4th of July during BLAZE Fest Fireworks show

Fireworks light up the night sky over Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. during the BLAZE Fest Fireworks show, July 3, 2020. The 20-minute fireworks show was livestreamed on Facebook live to allow as much participation in the Independence Day holiday while practicing safe social distancing procedures.
July 1, 2020
What is P.I.T?

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Instructor pilots from every base across the U.S. learn from the most experienced instructors at Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
June 29, 2020
14th LRS receives new commander

Lt. Col. Michael Kennedy assumed command of the 14th Logistics Readiness Squadron during a change of command ceremony June 19, 2020, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.