July 27, 2018 14th FTW and Civil Air Patrol work together to make future pilots The 14th Flying Training Wing produces hundreds of pilots every year for the U.S. Air Force through a selective and difficult training program, Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT).
May 24, 2018 Tuck welcomes new class of Air Force aviators Lt. Gen. GI Tuck, 18th Air Force commander, spoke to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-09 during their graduation May 18 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
April 15, 2018 The 48th FTS makes a ‘heavy’ impact on student pilots every day A high pitched whirring begins as three pilots prepare for their flight inside a T-1A Jayhawk on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
March 16, 2018 “Smitty” Harris motivates 18-06 with his story “It’s such a pleasure to be here today with you,” began retired Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, former Vietnam War prisoner of war. “One of the things I like most is to be with and talk to those folks in blue suits.”
March 14, 2018 AF, NATO works to address pilot shortage Pilot shortages, syllabus changes among topics discussed during the 75th meeting of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program Steering Committee at Sheppard Air Force Base that wrapped up March 9, 2018.
Feb. 23, 2018 Scanlan instructs pilots to lead Airmen, not aircraft Maj. Gen. James P. Scanlan, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Florida, spoke to graduates during Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-05’s graduation Feb. 16 at the Kaye Auditorium here.
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.
Dec. 18, 2017 NAF commander talks commitment Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force Commander from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, offered words of advice to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-03 during their graduation ceremony here Dec. 15.
Dec. 8, 2017 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders visit CAFB families during USO tour Members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders visited Columbus Air Force Base Dec. 4 where they were given a flight line tour, did a meet-and-greet at the Exchange, were shown a military working dog demonstration and conducted a Cheer to Fitness Clinic for children at the Youth Center.
Dec. 8, 2017 Columbus AFE keeps pilot production going The U.S. Air Force is known for its air supremacy around the globe, and pilots are recognized for their ability to keep the skies safe from America’s enemies. But who keeps the pilots safe?
