Ex-CAFB grad challenges pilots

COLUMBUS AFB, Miss. - The deputy director of operations at the Hurlburt Field, Fla.-based headquarters of the Air Force Special Operations Command was guest speaker for the graduation of the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training course Nov. 18 at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Col. John Cline thanked audience members for their support to the new graduates; and congratulate to the pilots. “It is a monumental effort to make it through pilot training,” he said. To progress through the rigors of commissioning, medical and aptitude screenings, pilot selection, and flight training was a monumental challenge. Cline, who trained at CAFB, told the pilots: “Now, the work really begins.” But warned graduates that the path they chose is not an easy one and they would face much danger and challenges over the years, but it would be outweighed by the risk. (Source: Columbus AFB 11/23/16)