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  • 81st MDG brings total force medical care to air show

    With the Keesler Air Show/Open House coming up, the 81st Medical Group is planning to be out in force to show the Gulf Coast community how they contribute to keeping Team Keesler healthy."The 81st MDG will be showcasing our unique medical capabilities during the Keesler Air Show/Open House," said

  • Air show co-director brings together grounds operations

    Keesler's air show co-director, Lt. Col. Kyle Tate, 81st Mission Support Group deputy commander, envisions himself as bringing together the ground operations as he leads ground support responsibilities for the March 28-29 event."My job involves bringing disparate groups together," Tate said. "In

  • "Warrior scholar" always looking for next step forward

    Maj. Billy Pope Jr. comes from humble beginnings. A product of Helendale, California, his tiny town of 2,500 residents didn't even have a library - he had to rely on a traveling library in a van to get his book fix."We had a joke growing up," Pope said. "We always said it was 15 miles to

  • Chalk Talk: Get to know Amayrani

    (This interview is Part 3 of an open-ended series featuring question-and-answer sessions with members of Team Keesler.)If you're into a good morning workout, chances are you've seen Amayrani "Amy" Smith attending the front desk at the Blake Fitness Center. Chances are she's also sporting a blue

  • 81st SFS keeps Keesler safe

    The sun is rising and Airmen are driving on base to go to work. The first person they see as they come to the front gate is a defender keeping the base safe for them to complete the mission.The 81st Security Forces Squadron's mission is just as much about deterrence as it is response capability, and

  • 81st vehicle maintenance keeps Keesler rolling

    The sound of wrenches turning, engines rumbling and Airmen talking shop are some of the things you might hear when you walk into the 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron's vehicle maintenance flight.But what does it really take to be part of the crew of more than 40 people who keep Keesler's government

  • 'Golden Rule' guides medical center patient advocate

    In her last four years as customer relations director at Keesler Medical Center, Martha Prieto-Moreno has based her interactions with patients on a personal version of The Golden Rule."I try to treat patients the way I would like someone to treat my parents, family and friends if they needed help,"

  • Chalk Talk: Meet the 81st MDG chief

    (This interview is Part 2 of an open-ended series featuring question-and-answer sessions with members of Team Keesler.)I'm still learning my way around the Keesler Medical Center. I can navigate my way to the fifth floor command section and the Hungry Dragon Dining Facility. Beyond that, I'm lost.

  • Keesler Blood Donor Center saves lives

    Lisa Lynn isn't a vampire, but she has an insatiable thirst for blood.As blood recruiter for the Keesler Blood Donor Center for nearly eight years, she's responsible for making sure the center meets its weekly quota of 60-70 units.  She's been in the blood business for 22 years.From cancer patients

  • EFMP helps families with special needs

    If an Airman has a family member with special needs, they can receive help from the Exceptional Family Member Program.Special needs may include developmental delays, chronic medical/mental conditions and/or physical impairments. The EFMP ensures all active-duty families are located at bases that can