COLUMBUS AFB NEWS

  • The Future is Now

    A small crowd gathered where the grass becomes concrete, they listened to the sky searching for a very specific sound. It was the sound of the future and the future is now.

  • The Next Generation

    The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted the inaugural Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Induction ceremony specifically for the ranks of Staff Sergeant and Technical Sergeant on Nov. 30, 2023 at the Columbus Community Event Center.

  • Fueling the Fight

    As one of the busiest Air Education and Training Command (AETC) bases in the United States, Columbus AFB hosts AETC’s largest aircraft fleet and generates approximately 48 thousand annual sorties for 230 aircraft with 344 Instructor Pilots executing a $160 million dollar flying hour program. None of

  • ACEs High

    Agile Combat Employment (ACE) is a proactive and reactive operational scheme of maneuver executed within threat timelines to increase survivability while generating combat power. The 14th Civil Engineering Squadron is betting to win with ACEs High.

  • Team 14 gets its WINGs

    The 14th Flying Training Wing will soon be home to the newest chapter of Women Inspiring the Next Generations (WINGs), a chartered organization with the mission to focus on professional development and personal growth for young officers and enlisted Airmen.

  • Fire Prevention Week

    Col. Justin Grieve, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. Jonathan Cato, 14th Flying Training Wing deputy commander, Col. Pedro Matos, 14th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief MSgt. Todd Rosenzweig, 14th Flying Training Wing command chief joined the 14th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire

  • Ready for the Joint Fight

    A sharp loud whistle broke the silence before a mortar impact sent the small group carrying a critical cargo to the ground for cover, enemy fire erupted from the tree line, they could see their goal at the top of the hill through the tall grass. Their mission was clear, “Get to the helicopter”.

  • Defenders on ALERRT

    Defenders from the 14th Security Forces Squadrons recently completed Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT), Level 1 Active Shooter Response Course July 26, 2023, in partnership with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe County SWAT members.

  • New commander assumes command at 19th Air Force

    Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn assumed command of Nineteenth Air Force during a ceremony here June 5, 2023. Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony and welcomed Quinn as the newest leader within AETC.

  • Care Beyond Duty; A road to recovery

    U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Jessica Derhammer, 14th Force Support Squadron Customer Support section chief, was selected to represent Team Air Force at the 2023 Warrior Games Challenge at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California in June.