CAFB to evaluate bad rap

Columbus Air Force Base’s 14th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. John Nichols, will be evaluating the services provided personnel at CAFB after an Air Force Times survey listed the Mississippi air station among the least-popular for duty. The article, entitled "Bringing up the rear: The 5 worst bases in the Air Force," ranked CAFB as tied for third worst for assignment. The study used 12 criteria to compile the ranking of 68 AFBs - including school quality, commissary, on-base health care, climate and crime rates among others. The article describes CAFB's amenities as "disappointing" and referencing high sales tax and unemployment rates. Englar noted that CAFB has a tight-knit relationship with the community which it partners with to enhance quality of life for airmen. (Source: Columbus Dispatch 07/24/14)