May 26, 2022 CAFB celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with observance The 14th Flying Training Wing celebrated Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, or AAPI, with an observance event on May 19, 2022, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.The observance took place at the Columbus Event Center and featured multiple speakers with AAPI heritage, videos and
Oct. 14, 2021 Trailblazer talks innovation, diversity, recruitment The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Department of the Air Force chief of safety, Headquaters U.S. Air Force Arlington, VA, and the Air Force Safety Center commander, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM., Oct. 13, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., during her
Aug. 10, 2021 Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.
Jan. 21, 2021 Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm
Nov. 4, 2020 From Cameroon to U.S. pilot; student seeks wings For many, becoming a pilot in the United States Air Force is a dream that can be achieved through the traditional means of commissioning, but every so often a unique story is brought to life in this process.
Aug. 25, 2020 DOD Crowdsources Efforts to Promote Diversity, Inclusion The Defense Department is crowdsourcing to find better ways to promote diversity and inclusion.
May 12, 2020 Forging the future, first-ever virtual Air Force Women’s Fly-In boldly leads the way Columbus Air Force Base hosted the first-ever Air Force Virtual Women’s Fly-In during a Facebook Live event May 11.With a nod to female aviation pioneers as the backdrop, the event, was open to all Airmen regardless of gender or career field, and helped Airmen create networks to learn more about
July 27, 2018 Columbus AFB host first-annual Diversity Day Diversity is a trait the Air Force is proud to have and Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, has found a way for Airmen to be more immersed in other cultures by hosting Diversity Day.
July 28, 2017 Diversity program honors Tuskegee Airmen Approximately 100 people from 10-19 years old took to the Valdosta skies to commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the historic Tuskegee Airmen during the Eyes Above the Horizon diversity outreach program, July 22 in Valdosta, Georgia.
April 18, 2016 Pathways to Blue shows ROTC cadets the way More than 180 ROTC cadets from seven different colleges and 31 active duty enlisted members attended the second annual “Pathways to Blue” initiative hosted by 2nd Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. April 15-16.During the two-day event, cadets and airmen learned about job opportunities,
