AETC First Faces: Senior Airman Michael Anderson Published Nov. 9, 2016 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi -- SrA Michael Anderson, a bioenvironmental engineer from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, talks about his journey from civilian life to being an Airman in the United States Air Force."First Faces" began several years ago with chaplains from throughout AETC nominating Airmen from individual wings. Today, the program has expanded and includes a partnership between the chaplain's and public affairs offices, in order to reach a wider audience. Each Airman's story is a powerful way to infuse hope and build resilience. Airpower Starts Here!