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  • The roadside marker commemorating a crash from 1959. During this time the U.S. was in the competitive Cold War with the Soviet Union to be the indomitable force of nuclear power; and as part of the feud, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, fed the fight by flying bombing missions as the 4228th Strategic Wing. On Oct. 15, 1959, eight Airmen assigned to Columbus AFB paid the ultimate price on one of their missions. (Courtesy photo)

    Marker placed to honor 60th anniversary of Columbus crash

    In 1959, the U.S. was in the competitive Cold War with the Soviet Union to be the indomitable force of nuclear power; and as part of the feud, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, fed the fight by flying bombing missions as the 4228th Strategic Wing. With every war comes risks and the will to sacrifice. On Oct. 15, 1959, eight Airmen assigned to Columbus AFB paid the ultimate price on one of their missions.
  • A T-6 Texan II prepares to take flight Jan. 7, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Each year pilots with the 14th Flying Training Wing gather in the Kaye Auditorium to go over safety information and mishap prevention briefings so they are better prepared to return to pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

    Starting the New Year off with safety

    Time off is necessary for anyone to recharge and come back stronger; however, after returning everyone must refocus to get back on track to eliminate costly mistakes.
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