Making a difference with PCS moves

Did you move to a new duty location this summer? If so, it's likely you've already unpacked most of the boxes, completed your change of station travel voucher, settled your children into their new schools and tackled new duties at work. Congratulations. But you're not done with your move yet;if you

Fall vehicle inspections: Get ready for changes in weather

Has your vehicle ever broken down leaving you stranded? If you've experienced this, you know how important it is to inspect your vehicle and ensure it's able to handle anything the fall weather can throw. Start by checking all the fluids in the vehicle such as the oil, cooling system, transmission

Eighty-two new Team BLAZE civilians sworn in at ceremony

Lockdown: what to do in the event of an active shooter

While this weeks Air Education and Training Command's Active Shooter exercise is on the foremost of most members minds, it is important to remember and understand the proper procedures during an active shooter not only during an exercise, but in the event of a real-world incident. The procedures for

Base holds retiree appreciation day

The men and women of Team  Blaze took time Sept. 25 to say thank you to the men and women who have retired from service in the armed forces.This year's Columbus AFB Retiree Appreciation Day saw visitors drew visitors hundreds of miles away learn about Columbus AFB, base services and opportunities

Innovative parts washer improves environment and health at Altus AFB

An environmental-friendly parts washer at the 97th Vehicle Maintenance section is getting a lot of attention for the use of oil-eating microbes, minimizing workers exposure to solvents. The system uses bioremediation to avoid the waste streams of liquid found in traditional parts cleaning systems.

Registration now open for 2011 AETC Symposium

Registration is now open for the 2011 Air Education and Training Command Symposium, scheduled for Jan. 20-21 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The two-day symposium will feature more than 90 seminars on a variety of education, training and innovation topics by experts

ENJJPT committee discusses future of program

Partners of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program met Sept. 13-17 in Berlin, Germany, to discuss issues ranging from construction projects to possibly increasing participation during the annual fall meeting of the program's steering committee.Col. Kevin Schneider, 80th Flying Training Wing

Altus AFB Commissary pulls affected Similac products

Abbott Laboratories has recalled certain Similac powdered infant formulas due to possible contamination.The company announced a voluntary recall Sept. 29 of approximately five million units of its powdered infant formula after beetles were found in a Michigan plant where the formula is made.The

Non destructive inspection finds failures before they start

It takes more than oil changes and fresh windshield wiper blades to keep Randolph AFB's aircraft aloft. One needs to look closer, beneath the skin.The 12th Flying Training Wing's Maintenance Directorate uses non destructive inspection techniques to find cracks and wear, which keeps the aircraft safe