CAFB loses valued civilian

COLUMBUS AFB, Miss. – A Columbus AFB federal civil servant, Ellen Staples, who served as the 14th Comptroller Squadron's Quality Assurance Manager, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 27 in Tupelo. A memorial was held Feb. 4 at the base chapel. Mrs. Staples served 22 years in the Air Force before retiring as a master sergeant in 1993. Following retirement, she continued serving as a Team BLAZE civilian Airman. Since 1994, Mrs. Staples had dedicated her efforts towards the 14th Flying Training Wing as a member of the comptroller department. (Source: Columbus AFB 02/05/15)