| Background
- Columbus AFB is located in Lowndes County, five miles north of Columbus,
MS
- Primary mission is Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT)
for the U.S. Air Force and allied countries
- Operates 212 T-37 , T-38, and T-1A aircraft
- Three runways, including a 12,000’ long x 300’ wide runway with multiple
instrument approaches
- 1,492 military, 1,619 civilian, 1,942 military family members, 5,782
retirees serviced by the base
- Supports 10 satellite locations in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee
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