10 Nov 2014

Holm Center changes command

Brig. Gen. Paul H. Guemmer assumed command of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development from Brig. Gen. Robert D. Thomas Nov. 7 during a change of command ceremony here.As part of the change of command, Thomas served as the reviewing official for Commissioned Officer Training class 15-01 graduating 103 officer

7 Nov 2014

'Band of Brothers' veteran visits Columbus AFB

Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor those who have served. The stories of those who have fought and sacrificed for our great nation are all around us, but only if we listen.Bradford Freeman, World War II veteran and original member of the renowned "Band of Brothers," recently paid a visit to Columbus Air Force Base. Freeman is one of the just

6 Nov 2014

Air Force seeks 2015 First Sergeant of the Year nominees

Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2015 First Sergeant of the Year award.The award recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by Air Force members in the first sergeant special duty career field.Nominations must include examples of leadership and job performance in the nominee's primary duty,

6 Nov 2014

12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year nominations due April 2

Nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year 2015 are due to the Air Force Personnel Center April 2.There are three award categories: Airman, NCO and Senior NCO. Major commands and the Air Force District of Washington may each nominate one candidate per category.Nominations must include examples of leadership and job performance in the

5 Nov 2014

Laughlin airman saves life in auto accident

What started off as a trip to the San Antonio International Airport to pick up his girlfriend, turned into a moment of heroism for Senior Airman Richard Ryan, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter.It was Oct. 1 at about 11 a.m., on a hot and sunny Texas day, when Ryan was driving towards San Antonio on Highway 90 and witnessed a car accident.A