F-22 visits Columbus AFB, Miss.

An F-22A Raptor from passed through Columbus AFB for fuel enroute to its home station of Langley AFB, Virginia on Nov. 17. The sophisticated F-22 aero design, advanced flight controls, thrust vectoring, and high thrust-to-weight ratio provide the capability to outmaneuver all current and projected aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Sonic Johnson)

C-130J Cockpit

This C-103J all-glass cockpit is an example of several opportunities for SUPT students, instructors and their families will be able to see firsthand Saturday during Career Day. Many different Major Weapon System aircraft are scheduled to arrive today to participate in the Operations Group Career Day. Static display will be open from 12 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday to ID card holders. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Lt. Justin Jarrell)

T-6 Texan II

The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots.

T-6 Texan II

The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots.

T-38 Talon

The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles. Air Education and Training Command is the primary user of the T-38C for joint specialized undergraduate pilot training.

T-38 Talon

The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles. Air Education and Training Command is the primary user of the T-38C for joint specialized undergraduate pilot training.

T-1A Jayhawk

The T-1A Jayhawk is a medium-range, twin-engine jet trainer used in the advanced phase of specialized undergraduate pilot training for students selected to fly airlift or tanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo).

T-1A Jayhawk

The T-1A Jayhawk is a medium-range, twin-engine jet trainer used in the advanced phase of specialized undergraduate pilot training for students selected to fly airlift or tanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo).

Tweet complete

Captain Jay Labrum, Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training 08-15, left, is congratulated by Col. Dave Gerber, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, after completing the final T-37 “Tweet” student training sortie at Columbus Air Force Base March 31. The T-37 is being replaced by the T-6 Texan II. The T-37 will be officially retired from Columbus AFB Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training during a ceremony April 3. Photo by Rick Johnson

Tweet complete

After serving the Air Force for more than 50 years the final T-37 “Tweet” student training sortie at Columbus Air Force Base landed March 31. The T-37 is being replaced by the T-6 Texan II. The T-37 will be officially retired from Columbus AFB Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training during a ceremony April 3. Photo by Rick Johnson

Hercules and Texan

A T-6 Texan coming in for a landing over a C-130J parked on the ramp. Brigadier General Kip Self, 314th Airlift Wing at Little Rock AFB, flew a C-130J to Columbus AFB Tuesday.

Wing Commander gets first look at J-model

Colonel Dave Gerber, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, sits at the controls of a C-130J. Colonel Gerber discusses the layout with Maj. Bill Willson of the 314th Airlift Wing, Little Rock AFB, Ark.

Columbus AFB launches first T-6A Texan II student sortie

Specialized undergraduate pilot training student 2nd Lt. Rocky Harrisberger (left) and instructor pilot 1st Lt. Mike Glass prepare to fly the first T-6A Texan II student training sortie Dec. 15. Columbus Air Force Base is in the process of phasing of the aging T-37 Tweet for the newer, more efficient T-6. (USAF photo by 2nd Lt. Kristin Hollrith)

14th FTW welcomes new trainer aircraft

Lt. Col. Todd White taxis in with the first T-6 Texan assigned to the fleet at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., fleet before presenting Col. Eric Theisen with the keys to the aircraft. Colonel White is the 41st Flying Training Squadron commander, and Colonel Theisen is the 14th Operations Group commander at Columbus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cecilia Rodriguez)

620th AES forms in response to JTF Katrina

COLUMBUS AFB, Miss. - A helicopter crew, consisting of members from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., and Vandenberg AFB, Calif., depart here for the Gulf Coast region to assist in JTF Katrina rescue and supply missions. This is the first time in AFSPC history helos have been deployed from the missile fields to form an Air Expeditionary Squadron and support national disaster relief efforts. (Photo by Senior Airman John Parie)

620th AES forms in response to JTF Katrina

COLUMBUS AFB, Miss. – Major LeRoy Reynolds, 341st Space Wing chief of flight safety at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., performs final checks before boarding his aircraft here. The helicopter belongs to Vandenberg AFB, Calif., but 620th Air Expeditionary Squadron crews, comprised of members from five Air Force Space Command bases, are working as one team, mixing and matching flight engineers, pilots and helicopters. This is the first time in AFSPC history helos have been deployed from the missile fields to form an AES and support national disaster relief efforts. (Photo by Senior Airman John Parie)

AFSPC helicopter deployment aids Hurricane Katrina relief efforts

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Several Air Force Space Command UH-1N Huey helicopters and crews have deployed here supporting Joint Task Force-Katrina. Crews, as part of the 620th Air Expeditionary Squadron, provide search, recovery and relief for displaced persons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Molly A. Gilliam)

Minot helicopter flight supports hurricane relief efforts

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A UH-1N Huey helicopter takes off here Sept. 2 for Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., to assist in the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts. Thirteen people and a helicopter from the 54th Helicopter Flight here are deploying to aid the recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Laws)