Mitch Cargile, a 14th Communications Squadron network technician, helps maintain the phone and fiber cables on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, and assist the squadron’s network control on troubleshooting network issues. However, during his free time Cargile works on mastering his craft of forging knives.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping the globe, the 14th Flying Training Wing’s mission of creating pilots remains essential and vital to the nation’s defense.
The 14th FTW at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, has continued creating pilots all while following the Department of Defense’s and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hygiene guidelines.
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.
To help relieve some of the worries people may have as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Air Force Employee Assistance Program’s resources continue to be available for those that need them.
