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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

  • New Command, Same Mission Columbus Medical Group completes realignment

    The Columbus Medical Group (CMG), formerly the 14th Medical Group, officially completed its historic transition and realignment under the 359th Medical Wing Dec. 2, 2025. This move is a significant, deliberate step forward in the Department of the Air Force’s comprehensive effort to stand up the new

  • 14FTW Secures Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award

    “Receiving the Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award reflects the incredible teamwork, innovation and leadership that define the 14th Flying Training Wing,” said Col. Jon Cato, 14 FTW deputy commander. “Our airmen have consistently delivered exceptional results -- from training world class pilots to

  • FAIP heritage aircraft revealed

    The 14th Flying Training Wing unveiled its newest heritage series painted aircraft on May 13, 2022, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.

  • AFSOC commander inspires UPT Class 22-09

    Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 22-09, consisting of 23 officers, graduated from UPT, on April 6, 2022, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, was the distinguished speaker for the graduation ceremony.

  • Columbus AFB chapel celebrates 80 years

    Columbus Air Force Base celebrated the 80th anniversary of its chapel with a ceremony on April 5, 2022, on Columbus AFB, Miss.Built in 1942, the chapel is recognized as the oldest standing building at Columbus AFB. It is older than the U.S. Air Force branch itself.

  • 14th CES wins dual AETC awards

    The 14th Flying Training Wing’s Civil Engineer Squadron brings home the gold with not one but two Air Education and Training Command 2020 Civil Engineer Awards.