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Dec. 3, 2020
50th FTS commemorates Vietnam POW with painting

The 50th Flying Training Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, paid homage to Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard “Gene” Smith, Vietnam prisoner of war and former 50th FTS commander, by placing a symbol of their squadron’s heritage on November 13, 2020.The symbol is a painting of an
June 18, 2020
AFE Airmen keep pilots safe, flight equipment faultless

Aircrew flight equipment specialists, responsible for maintaining flight equipment, keep aircrew members safe so that Columbus Air Force Base can complete its mission of creating pilots.
July 17, 2019
Columbus provides better outlook on aircrew flight equipment

Representatives from the Systems Program Office and HAF/A3 chief aircrew support branch, as well as the chief of staff for the Air Force Physiological Episodes Action Team, visited Columbus AFB, Mississippi, July 11-12 to address aircrew flight equipment concerns.
Jan. 28, 2019
Iraq Defense Attaché visits Columbus AFB, helps strengthen international relations

Iraqi Staff Brig. Gen. Mustafa Al Bayati, Iraq Defense Attaché, spoke with instructor pilots, Airmen and senior leaders at Columbus Air Force Base, Jan. 18.

50th FTS commemorates Vietnam POW with painting