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  • 14th Flying Training Wing Change of Command

    The official Change of Command ceremony for the 14th Flying Training Wing took place on 8 July 2026, between outgoing commander Col. James J. Blech and incoming commander Col. Joshua D. Jensen from the 58th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

  • USAF Student Pilots Find Growth at Italy’s IFTS

    On Jan. 16, the U.S. and Italian air forces celebrated a landmark event: the graduation of 10 American student pilots from the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Decimomannu, Italy. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the U.S. Air Force’s Future of Undergraduate Pilot Training

  • Hoops and Heroes

    Two Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base were selected to play for the U.S. Air Force basketball team.

  • Cyberbusters

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Alday, a 14th CS technician, currently leads a team of 10 Airmen who provide technical support and maintain base-wide security. While his rank is "Senior Airman," he is currently filling a role usually reserved for a more senior supervisor: the noncommissioned

  • Fueling the Force

    Through collaboration with the Department of Defense, Irvine is working with base leadership and local colleges to synchronize dining facility standards with the requirements of today’s military. The visit highlights a shift toward a modern, performance-driven dining experience designed to fuel the

  • A Final Salute

    Gene, a legendary figure in the Air Force community and a former prisoner of war, was laid to rest in a ceremony marked by the sharp folding of the American flag presented to his wife, Lynn, and the somber notes of "Taps." High above the gathering, the roar of T-38 Talons from the Columbus Air Force

  • The science behind soaring

    The 14th Flying Training Wing’s mission to train world-class pilots relies on a diverse team of scientific and medical experts known as the Biomedical Sciences Corps. These professionals across 13 career fields all do their part to keep Airmen physically and mentally healthy. While the pilots focus

  • Streamlining Pilot Training

    Columbus Air Force Base, alongside other U.S. Air Force pilot training bases, has partnered with the United States Aviation Academy to streamline and innovate the pilot training process. The goal is to reduce timelines while equipping student pilots for success in Undergraduate Pilot Training, or

  • AETC Commander Visit: CAFB World-Class Pilot Training in the spotlight

    Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, AETC command chief, visited Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., Aug. 27-29, to observe firsthand the 14th Flying Training Wing's efforts in leading the charge on pilot training advancements,