Nov. 15, 2019 Columbus connects with the community during Veterans Day weekend Veterans Day is a time to express gratitude and thankfulness to the men and women who have fearlessly served; and Columbus Air Force Base Airmen took time throughout Veterans Day weekend to connect with the community and attended multiple festivities in honor of veterans past and present.Members of
Oct. 29, 2019 14th OMRS Family Advocacy spreads awareness on domestic violence Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month, observed every October, is a time for Airmen and families to spread awareness about domestic violence; according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s website, nearly 20 people are physically abused every 20 minutes by an intimate
Oct. 29, 2019 Overcoming breast cancer: Prior Columbus AFB secretary tells her story “It’s hard to put into words what you feel when someone drops the cancer word in your lap,” said Elana Gilbert, a prior 14th Flying Training Wing secretary.“I remember getting the phone call and I literally dropped from where I was standing onto the floor and just started crying,” said an emotional
Oct. 15, 2019 Columbus AFB showcases career fields at Mississippi’s largest career expo Nearly 100 Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, showcased 13 Air Force career fields to more than 7,200 eighth graders during the Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo Oct. 1-3 at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo.
Oct. 9, 2019 SUPT 19-25 speaker to graduates: ‘The harder you work, the luckier you will be’ Col. Steven Boatright, 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group commander at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, was the guest speaker for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-25’s graduation Sept. 27 at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
July 26, 2019 New, improved Freedom Park now open Freedom Park opened back up to children and families July 19 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, after being under construction since Feb. 6.
July 12, 2019 CAFB Airmen to share stories July 18 during Storytellers event Every Airman has a story; a revolving theme in the Air Force and an even more impactful one when shared with others. Storytellers is a program utilizes the theme of “Every Airman has a Story” as a training or development opportunity with a different approach on the aspect of training. The Columbus
July 8, 2019 BLAZE Fest celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, food, fun Team BLAZE commemorated and celebrated 243 years of American independence July 3 during BLAZE Fest on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
July 1, 2019 Team BLAZE welcomes newest ‘pilot’ during fun-filled day Pilots, pink gifts and attention, according to Aubrey Armstrong, there’s not much more a child could ask for. Aubrey had a chance to spend time with pilots at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, June 25, during her Pilot for a Day opportunity.
July 1, 2019 Weeks discusses economic impact, announces future plans at BCC luncheon Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, spoke to members of the Base Community Council June 20 during a luncheon at the Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.