CAFB reports drop in local economic impact
After losing federal funding in 2010, the Columbus Air Force Base has reported a sharp drop in its local economic impact for that year.
Ownership of military housing units changes hands
A total of over 8,000 homes on military installations around the U.S., including on Columbus Air Force Base, have changed owners.
War stories: World War II double ace recounts exploits at CAFB
After shooting down one of two German fighter planes, World War II double ace Alwin Max Juchheim Jr. ran out of ammo. So, he used his wing to knock off the other plane’s fuel tank.
Welcome, Pilgrims: Columbus Air Force Base volunteers join in annual spring rite
“We had probably been here only hours before someone was telling us about Pilgrimage,” smiled Nancy Seguin Tuesday, the bell-shaped skirt of her emerald green gown swaying gently as she moved gracefully through the high-ceilinged parlor of Whitehall.
Columbus Air Force Base gets Satisfactory grade in sweeping inspection
The Columbus Air Force Base received an overall Satisfactory grade Monday after a week-long inspection of the unit by 113 military and civilian experts.
CAFB undergoes ‘World Series’ of inspections
A team of 113 inspectors arrived Monday at the Columbus Air Force Base for their bi-annual inspection of the unit’s compliance with regulations.
Air Force blocks media websites that post Wikileaks cables
The Air Force is blocking computer access to The New York Times and other media sites that published sensitive diplomatic documents released by the Internet site WikiLeaks, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.
The beginnings of Columbus Air Force Base
It was in the early 1930s that community leaders in the Columbus area began pursuing an air base. Capt. Sam Kaye, Herman Owen and T C Billups were among the first to promote an air base or airport to be located at Columbus. Billups helped secure the full support of his old college friend, Congressman John Rankin, but that initial effort was unsuccessful.
New book celebrates Columbus Air Force Base’s history
Just in time for Christmas, the Columbus Base Community Council has begun selling 500 copies of the 173-page book, “Heritage to Horizons, a History of Columbus AFB 1942-2007.”
Locals share war stories at CAFB luncheon
A pair of prominent locals whose late fathers were honored with namesake streets on Columbus Air Force Base shared some of the history behind the names Friday at Columbus Air Force Base’s quarterly Base Community Council luncheon.
Steens veteran knows value of supporting troops
After serving 75 percent of his life with the U.S. military, 72-year-old Garland Kirkland knows a thing or two about supporting the troops.
Annual event honors international residents connected to air base
WEST POINT — As she glided into the room in her handmade, multi-colored patadyong, Cristina Mercer beamed. And she wasn’t the only one.
Columbus Air Force Base to hold emergency drill
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Columbus Air Force Base will conduct a large-scale exercise that will impact most areas of the base.
Columbus AFB honors POW/MIA
The men and women of the 14th Flying Training Wing gathered at a ceremony at Smith Plaza to remember and pay their respects to those servicemembers declared a prisoner of war or missing in action.
Remembering POWs and MIAs
As we pause today in honor of POW/MIA Remembrance Day, I would like to focus your thoughts on this ostentatious gathering.
Roses and thorns 8-8-10
Night Out participants; educators and school officials; George Gerhart; Edward Valibus; Columbus Air Force Base;
Base pumps $287M into local economy
The Columbus Air Force Base increased its payroll and annual expenditures in the 2009 fiscal year, pumping $287 million into the local economy, according to an economic impact report released Friday.
Col. Barre Seguin takes charge of CAFB in ceremony steeped in tradition
Command of the 14th Flying Training Wing passed from one colonel to another on Wednesday during a ceremony rooted in military tradition.
Joy of cooking: From Iceland to the Deep South, Sigga Head finds happiness in the kitchen
Cookbook titles aside, that phrase, “the joy of cooking,” might have been coined for Sigga Head.