Jan. 18, 2022 Class 22-04 graduates, earns their wings Twenty-four officers prevailed after a year of training, earning the right to become Air Force pilots. Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 22-04 earned their wings at their graduation ceremony on January 18 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
July 27, 2020 Spears welcomed to 14th OG as new commander Col. Justin Spears, 14th Operations Group commander, took command of the 14th OG at a change of command ceremony on July 24, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Feb. 4, 2020 RAWS training maintains peak performance Airmen Aircraft at Columbus Air Force, Mississippi, rely on radar and communication systems when navigating the skies; and the Airmen that maintain those systems must ensure they do so in a safe manner, often having to climb 100 feet to assess the equipment.
March 1, 2019 Day or night: Weather flight keeps Airmen safe Mississippi weather is known to have spontaneous or seemingly odd weather patterns that gives the 14th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight challenges to overcome.
Feb. 14, 2019 Columbus AFB instructor pilots connect with Virginia Tech AFROTC cadets It’s not everyday cadets are given the opportunity to work closely with U.S. Air Force pilots; however, the Virginia Tech AFROTC Detachment 875 was given the chance when instructor pilots (IP) from the 37th and 48th Flying Training Squadrons visited the university Feb. 8-11.
Feb. 1, 2019 What’s a 1Charlie? Student and instructor pilots line the step desk as they organize their first flights for the day; through the window, the Mississippi sun can be seen casting a golden glow on aircraft as maintainers inspect and prepare them for launch.
Jan. 25, 2019 Retired pilot, Columbus native climbs back into T-38 sim one more time Retired Lt. Col. James Cole, former T-38 Talon pilot and Columbus, Mississippi, native, was able to climb back into a T-38 simulator one more time during a visit to Columbus Air Force Base Jan. 16. Cole, now 85, met members of the 14th Operations Group and reminisced about his time as a pilot. He
July 20, 2018 What’s a change of command? Every change of command on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, begins with these words: “From ancient times, armies throughout the world have conducted ceremonies to commemorate victory over the enemy, to honor comrades in arms, and celebrate special occasions, such as the change of command."
Dec. 8, 2017 Santa flies in on T-1, Columbus AFB lights Christmas tree Santa Claus traded in his sleigh and reindeer for a T-1A Jayhawk Dec. 6 to visit Columbus Air Force Base.
July 13, 2017 Denham meets men, women, sees mission of 14th Operations Group Col. William Denham started his reign as the new 14th Flying Training Wing Vice Commander meeting with Col. Stan Lawrie, 14th Operations Group Commander, and other leaders of the 14th OG July 11 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.