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Columbus Air Force Base

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.
June 13, 2019
Wills takes command of 19th Air Force overseeing flying training

With the sounds of freedom and flying training as the backdrop, Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills took the reins of the 19th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty during a change of command ceremony at Hangar 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, June 13, 2019.
May 22, 2019
From cockpit to saddle, Columbus AFB Airman excels in both

She grew up a horse loving and riding kid in Northern California and put her dream of riding professionally on hold when she enlisted and later commissioned into the Air Force. It wasn’t until 2013, while stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, that Maj. Andrea Matesick, now at Columbus
May 3, 2019
The 41st FTS paves the path for T-6 procedures

When it comes to the mission of Columbus Air Force Base where we Cultivate Airmen, Create pilots and Connect, the priority of the 41st Flying Training Squadron, also known as the Flying Buzzsaws, is to create pilots, but they also contribute by cultivating innovative leaders.
April 18, 2019
19th AF command chief meets, recognizes Columbus AFB Airmen

Nineteenth Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thomson held an all call for the enlisted force between visiting many units of the 14th Flying Training Wing April 8, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
March 14, 2019
IFF: Where fighter pilots begin their careers

Before pilots step into fighter aircraft, they must go through Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals.
Feb. 14, 2019
Columbus AFB instructor pilots connect with Virginia Tech AFROTC cadets

It’s not everyday cadets are given the opportunity to work closely with U.S. Air Force pilots; however, the Virginia Tech AFROTC Detachment 875 was given the chance when instructor pilots (IP) from the 37th and 48th Flying Training Squadrons visited the university Feb. 8-11.
Jan. 11, 2019
Starting the New Year off with safety

Time off is necessary for anyone to recharge and come back stronger; however, after returning everyone must refocus to get back on track to eliminate costly mistakes.