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July 20, 2020
McElhinney delivers final speech to SUPT Class 20-18/19

Col. Tom McElhinney III, 14th Operations Group commander, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-18/19 Graduation on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
July 1, 2020
SUPT instructor pilots undergo PIT

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Instructor pilots from every base across the U.S. learn from the most experienced instructors at Pilot Instructor Training (PIT), in Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
Dec. 23, 2019
Columbus Airmen, families volunteer for holiday wrap up

Airmen, spouses, and community members of Columbus came together Dec. 19 at the Columbus Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to volunteer and show their support for the local community during the Happy Irby Holiday Wrap.
Dec. 4, 2019
Team BLAZE welcomes Santa, celebrates holiday season

Team BLAZE kicked off the holiday season with Santa’s T-1A Jayhawk arrival followed by a tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Nov. 21, 2019
Columbus AFB honors retirees during appreciation day

Members of Team BLAZE and the Columbus, Mississippi, came together Nov. 14 during the base’s Retiree Appreciation Day to focus on military retirees in the local area and show them some gratitude.
Oct. 30, 2019
T-1 paint scheme revealed, 43rd heritage brought to life

The 14th Flying Training Wing unveiled the last of its six heritage flagship aircraft during a ceremony at the Walker Center Oct. 25 on Columbus Air Force Base.
Oct. 3, 2019
19th AF command team observe Columbus AFB pilot training mission

Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, 19th AF command chief, visited Columbus Air Force Base to experience and assess the flow of the base as well as talk to key members about the progressions of pilot training and their professions.
Sept. 25, 2019
Female Alpha Warrior returns triumphant to Columbus AFB

Representing Columbus Air Force Base at the Alpha Warrior inter-service championships was 2nd Lt. Michelle Strickland, 37th Flying Training Squadron student pilot, who was the top female in the final competition with a time of 25 minutes, 5 seconds, and her time was tied for third overall.
Sept. 19, 2019
Words of wisdom vocalized to Air Force’s newest aviators

A former graduate of Columbus Air Force Base pilot training spoke to the graduates of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class’s 19-23/24 on Sept. 13, in the Kaye Auditorium.
Sept. 10, 2019
Suicide Prevention: Columbus AFB helps bring awareness, provides resources

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which helps promote fellow Airmen to reach out to those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect with individuals struggling with resiliency.