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Columbus Air Force Base

Aug. 21, 2019
1st SOW commander speaks to the Air Force’s newest aviators

Col. Michael Conley, 1st Special Operations Wing commander from Hurlburt Field, Florida, spoke to graduates of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-21/22 during their graduation ceremony Aug. 16 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Aug. 14, 2019
SUPT 19-19/20 Speaker advises graduates remain humble, approachable, credible

Col. Sloan Hollis, Air Force Inspection Agency commander at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, spoke to the Air Force’s newest aviators during a graduation ceremony July 26, in the Kaye Auditorium on Columbus AFB, Mississippi.
July 8, 2019
Retired brigadier general encourages SUPT Class 19-17/18 graduates

Retired Brig. Gen. John Cherrey, former Director of Intelligence, Operations and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class’s 19-17/18 graduation June 28, in the Kaye
May 31, 2019
Memorial Day ceremony honors Medal of Honor recipient, pilot graduate

Members of the 14th Flying Training Wing gathered in front of the Richard “Gene” Smith Plaza here during a Memorial Day ceremony May 28, paying tribute to Master Sgt. John Chapman, Medal of Honor recipient, and 1st Lt. David Albandoz, a former student pilot here.
May 17, 2019
Columbus AFB celebrates A-BLAZIN’ Race winners

Leadership from the 14th Flying Training Wing stand with the first place winners of the A-BLAZIN’ Race May 10, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Nearly 230 Team BLAZE members signed up to participate in the A-BLAZIN’ Race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Doublin)
May 17, 2019
Columbus AFB celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Military spouses participate in various challenges during the Military Spouse Appreciation Day barbeque May 10, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Similar to the challenges in the international game show, "Minute to Win It", spouse groups raced against each other in a competition to see who
May 17, 2019
Weeks emboldens graduates during MUW ceremony

Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, spoke to graduates May 11 at the Mississippi University for Women’s 134th commencement ceremony in the Rent Auditorium.
May 10, 2019
Voting made easy through Columbus AFB voting assistance office

Voting is an essential part of society, providing citizens the ability to voice their opinions and choose the leaders of tomorrow. It’s a fundamental right and privilege every citizen has in the U.S.
April 12, 2019
Columbus AFB celebrates Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to acknowledge sacrifices and unique contributions made by military families worldwide while highlighting the strength of character and resiliency which make military children an asset to our local communities and schools.
April 4, 2019
Blaze Arena: Airmen boost gas mask confidence with new chamber

The new way ahead for chemical biological, radiological and nuclear training at Columbus Air Force Base began March 28, as 17 Airmen donned their gas mask and stepped into the Blaze Arena to build their gas mask confidence.