Keesler wins 3 first-place awards in AETC's 2011 Media Contest

The 81st Training Wing Public Affairs Office claimed three first-place awards in Air Education and Training Command's 2011 Media Contest.Airman 1st Class Heather Heiney and Staff Sgt. Kimberly Moore now compete for Air Force honors.Heiney is AETC's print journalist of the year and also won first

January award winners announced

Airman 1st Class Jordan Ruegg, a yellow rope student leader from the 335th Training Squadron, is the 81st Training Group's Airman of the Month for January.His award was presented during a ceremony Jan. 31 on the drill pad. Ruegg, from Chicago, plans to graduate from weather apprentice training April

Keesler nominated for AETC Hennessy award

Keesler is this year's Air Education and Training Command nominee for the John L. Hennessy Award as the top food service operation in the Air Force in the multiple facility category.The Hennessy Award is based on the entire scope of the food service program. Keesler has won the award six times, most

Keesler celebrates Black History Month

Keesler Airmen teach values through wrestling

For five days a week between November and February, a sweaty blue mat on the floor of a warehouse in Ocean Springs, Miss., becomes a classroom. This wrestling season, two Keesler Airmen have volunteered to be the teachers.According to Ocean Springs High School coach Bryant Shaw, the OSHS wrestling

Tips to celebrate Mardi Gras safely

The ultimate southern celebration, Mardi Gras season, is here again. Mardi Gras is the coast's largest free outdoor party.Here are a few tips to make your Mardi Gras a safe and enjoyable event. Obey all "no parking" zones -- illegally parked vehicles will be towed. Officials suggest that you