Oldest CAFB IP

Lt. Col. Gordon Kimpel and Lt. Col. Bruce Benyshek, 50th Flying Training Squadron, stand beside the T-38C Talon that they flew Kimpel’s final flight in on Feb. 8. This was Kimpel’s last flight before retiring from active duty, after being voluntarily recalled to active duty. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Sonic Johnson)

Columbus AFB CUI 2013

Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander announces the results of the Columbus Air force Base's Consolidated Unit Inspection to the base Airmen at a picnic Monday. The 14 FTW met or exceeded standards for all nine scheduled and one no-notice inspections representing over 61,000 compliance items at the base. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Sonic Johnson)

EFAC

Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing commander and Bill Quick, American Legion Post 69 president, sign a Memorandum of Understanding that states Post 69 will host Columbus Air Force Base’s Emergency Family Assistance Center on Jan. 24 at the Post with Col. Scott Frickenstein, 14th Mission Support Group commander and Sarah Edwards, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary State President look-on. If the base cannot support the EFAC at the Columbus AFB Airman and Family Readiness Center, the American Legion will provide work center space. The EFAC provides a one-stop shop for emergency assistance to Airmen and their families during crisis events. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Sonic Johnson)

A winning team

Members of Team BLAZE huddle together to strategize and overcome challenges and obstacles that oppose Columbus AFB. No matter what uniform is worn to work, each person has an integral role to play in mission success and ensuring the 14th Flying Training Wing is the premier pilot training wing with the world's best Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Charles Dickens)

CAFB Snow Jan 17 2013

The Columbus Air Force Base fitness center weathers the snow Jan. 17. Many Columbus AFB service providers such as the Child Development Center and Youth Center reported to work early to ensure Airman and their families could recieve needed support.

CAFB Snow Jan 17 2013

Snow falls on the Columbus Air Force Base Chapel Jan. 17. Columbus Air Force Base recieved two inches of snow Thursday morning according to measurements by the 14th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight

CAFB Snow Jan 17 2013

Columbus Air Force Base mission essential personnel drive to work Jan. 17. Work reporting was delayed Thursday morning due to hazardous road conditions.

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.

Col. Jim Sears, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander welcomes back Airmen of Columbus Air Force Base after the holidays during a Commander’s Call in Kaye Auditorium. Sears spoke on CUI preparation, reverting focus back to the mission and many other topics during the calls. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Charles Dickens)

Heartlink

Members of organizations around Columbus Air Force Base come together to meet with spouses of Columbus AFB members during Heartlink Dec. 12 at the Columbus Club. Heartlink welcomes spouses of new Air Force and Columbus AFB members and informs them of the organizations and other opportunities available to them on-base and in the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Charles Dickens)

Services Transformation

Chris Bowers, 14th Force Support Squadron Arts and Crafts Director speaks to Services Transformation Initiative team members Angela Scotty-Weber and Rick Gates about the Arts and Crafts operation here on Columbus Air Force Base Dec. 5. The Services Transformation Initiative is working to move base services from a ‘one size fits all’ approach to services tailored to meet the needs and wants of the base’s population. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chase Hedrick)

HUGs

Second Lt. Courtney Gallagher holds several Huggable Uniform Gifts made by volunteers at the Columbus Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center. Columbus AFB is the first base to offer these dolls free of charge to family members of deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Charles Dickens)

Yonkers visit

Capt. Jaclyn Sullivan, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron briefs Terry Yonkers, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics on the state of the Columbus Air Force Base Fitness Center. Yonkers said that the size, utilization and age of the building made an impression on him and that he believes it needs replacement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sharon Ybarra)