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  • 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,

  • Signed Sealed Delivered, 14 CONS secures innovation for FUPT

    When mission sustainment is on the line, the pen is often mightier than the sword, and the 14th Contracting Squadron (14 CONS) is living proof of this concept. 14 CONS navigates complex Department of Defense purchasing regulations every day to ensure the 14th Flying Training Wing has the resources

  • Pilot Sharpshooter

    Instinct is repetition and practice honed through experience. From training world class pilots to wining marksmanship trophies Capt. Seth Carozza, 41st Flying Training Squadron T-6 Texan II instructor pilot, has attention to detail locked in.

  • Student Squadron Takes Flight in Pilot Training

    The path from college graduate to military pilot runs directly through the 14th Student Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, where annually over 469 student pilots from 25 nations receive the administrative foundation and academic instruction essential to earning their wings.

  • 14th Medical Group Strengthens Pilot Readiness

    Three flight surgeons at Columbus AFB recently obtained their Aviation Medical Examiner Certifications to administer required flight physicals for students starting Initial Pilot training (IPT) at select civilian aviation programs.