Lawrie takes reins of 14th OG

COLUMBUS AFB, Miss. - Col. Stan Lawrie is the new commanding officer of the 14th Operations Group at Columbus Air Force Base. The 14th OG conducts pilot training and Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals for more than 400 AF and international officers annually using T-6A, T-38C and T-1A aircraft and simulators at CAFB. The group also directs tactical training for Afghan pilots and maintenance members at Moody AFB, Ga. The 14th OG also oversees an air traffic control complex with more than 300,000 aircraft movements a year. The command oversees eight squadrons and 1,300-plus officers, civilians, enlisted and contract personnel. Lawrie came to CAFB from duty as a Grand Strategy Seminar student at the Air War College at Maxwell AFB, Ala. (Source: Columbus AFB 07/16/16)