Student and instructor pilots line the step desk as they organize their first flights for the day; through the window, the Mississippi sun can be seen casting a golden glow on aircraft as maintainers inspect and prepare them for launch. Continuous clicks of a mouse can be heard as an airman first class and a major check flight statuses to ensure the pilots are cleared to take off for their training mission. Two buildings over, three Airmen are simultaneously and thoroughly inspecting, correcting and updating hundreds of pilots’ paperwork before they step on the flightline. These meticulous Airmen are commonly referred to as ‘1Charlies’ based on the Air Force specialty code, 1C0X2, aviation resource managers. (U.S. Air Force video...
The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted an induction ceremony Jan. 21 at the Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to recognize its newest honorary commanders.
The Air Force Employee Assistance Program has relaunched with a new phone number and website.
The program will provide the same services as it did in the past, and at no cost. It may be accessed 24/7 by all Air Force civilian personnel (APF and NAF), Guard/Reserve and family members.
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.
Airmen from several major commands flew in a variety of aircraft to Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 10 to show and inform members of Team BLAZE about their missions.
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.
Col. Clinton ZumBrunnen, 437th Airlift Wing commander at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, spoke to the Air Force’s newest aviators during Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-03’s graduation ceremony Nov. 15, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
