Top AF officer visits CAFB

COLUMBUS AFB, Miss. – The Air Force’s highest ranking uniformed officer was onboard Columbus AFB to at the base’s Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 14-14's graduation Sept. 5 - one event of CAFB's ‘Heritage to Horizons’ week celebrating the base's history. Gen. Mark A. Welsh also took part in a base-sponsored community reception; and emphasized to airmen the importance of community outreach and involvement. "You won't find many people who have been stationed at Columbus AFB who don't rave about it," the Chief of Staff of the Air Force said. Welsh's son earned his silver wings at CAFB – the last time he visited the base. (Source: Columbus AFB, 09/06/14)