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Dec. 15, 2020
Columbus AFB hosts two graduations amidst COVID-19 regulations

Thirty-two pilots graduated from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. on Dec. 11, 2020.In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the larger class was spilt up into two ceremonies, allowing proper social distancing among the graduates and family members
Nov. 16, 2020
New aviators graduate from SUPT, receive wings

Twenty students from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, have officially graduated Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training and earned their first set of wings.
Sept. 2, 2020
AETC tests new, innovative way of helicopter pilot training

Two 23rd Flying Training Squadron TH-1H Hueys stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and fourteen personnel, traveled to Columbus Air Force base for training as part of the Undergraduate Helicopter Training Next (UHTN) program. Columbus AFB answered a support request to provide physiology training for
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.
May 28, 2020
VCSAF and former 14th FTW commander congratulate SUPT Class 20-14/15 graduates

Col. Samantha Weeks, former 14th Flying Training Wing commander, spoke at the graduation ceremony for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-14/15 on May 15, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
March 4, 2020
Kennedy to AF’s newest aviators: ‘Seek knowledge about potential adversaries’

Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, assistant deputy chief information officer, digital transformation and assistant deputy chief of staff for cyber effects operations, was the guest speaker for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-08/09’s graduation ceremony Feb. 28 at Columbus Air Force Base,
Feb. 10, 2020
Columbus AFB highlights best of the best during Annual Awards

Out of 17 categories, only 17 can win an Annual Award trophy; much like any competition, the margins were tight and all nominees, as well as recipients, worked hard year-round to receive recognition for 2019 achievements.
Feb. 7, 2020
AETC partners with UTSA to refine pilot candidate selection

In an effort to gain more insight into what attributes could best predict the success of pilot training candidates, Air Education and Training Command turned to the data analytics program at the University of Texas-San Antonio to help them refine and validate the Pilot Candidate Selection Method as
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 12, 2019
5 ‘First of the Finest’ graduates visit Columbus 50 years later

Five classmates from the first Undergraduate Pilot Training Class toured their old home, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, July 3.