News

  • Hoops and Heroes

    Two Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base were selected to play for the U.S. Air Force basketball team.

  • T-38 Talon fleet return to flying status

    Following collaborative engineering and maintenance inspections initiated after a May 12 mishap at Columbus Air Force Base, the fleet is expected to safely resume flying status in the coming days.

  • Press Release May 12, 2026

    A T-38 Talon II aircraft from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, was involved in a mishap at approximately 12:00 p.m. today.

  • Honoring Those Who Protect:

    The 14th Security Forces Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base is gearing up for National Police Week. The 14th SFS and local law enforcement will join forces to host a series of events that honor the fallen, celebrate those who currently serve in the police force and show support for the base

  • Connecting with the Local Community

    The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted its Base Community Council meeting April 22 at the Columbus Event Center at Columbus Air Force Base. The BCC is an organization that supports the interests of military and civilian groups through mutual understanding and joint participation in common activities.

  • 48th FTS 'Alley Cats' close the book on T-1A Jayhawk era

    That chapter reached its emotional conclusion Nov. 26, 2025. Under a cool, windy morning sky, the final four T-1A Jayhawks touched down at Columbus Air Force Base for the last time, carrying the final student pilots of the Accelerated Path to Wings (XPW) syllabus.

  • Cyberbusters

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Alday, a 14th CS technician, currently leads a team of 10 Airmen who provide technical support and maintain base-wide security. While his rank is "Senior Airman," he is currently filling a role usually reserved for a more senior supervisor: the noncommissioned