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April 10, 2020
559th Flying Training Squadron pilots take precautions while training

Pilots from the 559th Flying Training Squadron mask up as they take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while also continuing the essential mission of flying training.
March 31, 2020
14th FTW exemplifies resiliency amid pandemic, graduates SUPT students

Although nearly all base outreach events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbus Air Force Base was still able to find a way to recognize the Air Force’s newest pilots during a graduation ceremony March 27.
Feb. 14, 2020
On AFTV: AETC, UTSA partnership tied to rated diversity

Today’s look Around the Air Force features how the Air Force is aiding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with fighting the flu, the Air Force Academy’s move to bring back Military Training Instructors, and the Air Force’s efforts to identify the best potential pilots for training.
Feb. 13, 2020
Columbus AFB instructor pilots mentor cadets

Five 14th Flying Training Wing instructor pilots from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, visited Marion Military Institute, in Marion, Alabama, Feb. 10 to answer cadets’ questions about Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Feb. 4, 2020
Instructor pilots: Creating world-class aviators

In the U.S., an Air Force instructor pilot’s job is to nurture the transition of a casual officer into becoming a world-class aviator; instructor pilots feed the fight directly and have a significant role, not only in the Air Force, but the Department of Defense as a whole.
Jan. 28, 2020
ACC commander to pilot graduates ‘Your country needs you, the Air Force needs you’

Gen. Mike Holmes, the commander of Air Combat Command, was the guest speaker at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-06/07’s graduation ceremony at Columbus AFB, Mississippi. He spoke of the skills and code of ethics involved with being a military pilot.
Dec. 26, 2019
Airmen trade blue stripes for gold bars, silver wings

Few things tell an Airman it’s time for a fresh uniform quite like swapping enlisted stripes for second lieutenant’s rank. For a pair of former airmen first class, now second lieutenants, their gold bars come with silver pilots’ wings.
Dec. 19, 2019
New Columbus pilots galvanized at graduation with speech

Col. Stephen Hodge, 314th Airlift Wing commander, delivered an inspirational speech at the graduation ceremony for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-04/05 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 13.
Nov. 17, 2019
89th AW talks mission, career opportunities with Airmen

Pilots and flight attendants from the 89th Airlift Wing made a special visit to Mobility’s Hometown on Nov. 7 to educate, recruit and showcase their mission to Mobility Airmen of the Mighty 97th.
Aug. 9, 2019
SUPT student soars to commander’s trophy

Officers from across the country join, for approximately 52 weeks, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, in hopes to one day, wear the rated wings of a United States Air Force pilot.While successfully graduating from the program is the ultimate goal for these students, a select few have the ability to