COLUMBUS AFB NEWS

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 14th CPTS welcomes new commander

    Maj. Josh Mann assumed command of the 14th Comptroller Squadron during a change of command ceremony June 16, 2020, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.

  • 14th FTW ushers in next generations of military aviators

    Twenty student officers from the class of 20-16/17 graduated from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training June 12, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, becoming a part of the newest generation of military aviators.

  • Johnson takes command of 14th CES

    Lt. Col. Tyler Johnson took command of the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron during a change of command ceremony June 3, 2020, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.

  • Prouty takes command of 48th FTS

    Lt. Col. Nelson Prouty took command of the 48th Flying Training Squadron on May 21, 2020, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.