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April 30, 2024
CSAF’s Case for Change at Columbus AFB

CSAF and CMSAF visit Columbus Air Force Base to engage with Airmen and give their vision for the future of the force.
April 22, 2022
48th FTS recognized as AETC’s Top Operations Squadron

The 48th Flying Training Squadron, otherwise known as the Alley Cats, was recently recognized by the Air Education and Training Command as the Top Operations Squadron across the command.
March 10, 2022
New training simulator heads to Columbus

Columbus AFB personnel were treated to a sneak peek experience with Boeing’s newest training aircraft simulator at the Air Force Association’s Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida March 4th, 2022.
March 7, 2022
55th Wing commander encourages Class 22-06 to remain teachable

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Thompson, 55th Wing commander, was the distinguished speaker at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 22-06’s graduation ceremony, March 4, 2022, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
Feb. 17, 2022
CAFB raises the bar with STEM

The 14th Flying Training Wing will host the “Wings Over Columbus” Air Show and first large scale Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Expo 26-27 March 2022.
Jan. 18, 2022
Class 22-04 graduates, earns their wings

Twenty-four officers prevailed after a year of training, earning the right to become Air Force pilots. Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 22-04 earned their wings at their graduation ceremony on January 18 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Jan. 18, 2022
Class 22-04 graduates, earns their wings

Twenty-four officers prevailed after a year of training, earning the right to become Air Force pilots. Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 22-04 earned their wings at their graduation ceremony on January 18 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
April 7, 2021
14th CONS helps replace BX roof, improves QoL

The 14th Contracting Squadron aided in the recent replacement of the Base Exchange’s roof to improve the quality of life for Airmen and their families at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.In total, the project cost $617,589 and took nearly 4 months to complete.
Feb. 1, 2021
14th LRS commander recognized; brings home award

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Kennedy, 14th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, was awarded with the Air Education and Training Command’s Outstanding Logistics Readiness Field Grade Officer of the Year award for 2020, on January 25, 2021.
Jan. 20, 2021
Controller commemorated with 40 years of ATC

Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Walter Boltwood, assistant Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) controller, celebrated 40 accumulated years of air traffic control with friends and family at the ATC tower on January 7, 2021, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.