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  • Click, Click, Boom!

    It all begins with a duck-face, a peace sign and a selfie.From there, a photo taken in front of the dining facility at Forward Operating Base Wherever is posted to Airman Duck-face's Facebook wall. It is shared by crazy Aunt Jane, who passes it along to Cousin Joey. Joey is friends with a bunch of

  • 81st MDSS Super becomes first female Chief in career field

    Dec. 1 marks the highlight of Senior Master Sgt. Margaret Cooper's career:  It is the date she is officially promoted to chief master sergeant. Her promotion is also significant for the Air Force as she becomes the first woman in the medical equipment repair career field to achieve the top enlisted

  • Family advocacy trains to promote intervention strategies

    Every 15 seconds, a woman is assaulted. Every eight minutes, a woman is murdered by her partner. Seventy-six percent of female murder victims had been stalked by the person who killed them. October has been nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month since 1987. The Keesler Family

  • Tools to pencils: Airman makes career a work of art

    "I remember the chief coming up and telling me to draw him a picture of a rooster for our unit symbol. He knew I could draw so he knew I would get the job done," reminisced veteran Airman 3rd Class Terry Lee, now base operations support illustrator."I felt like I was contributing more and part of

  • 'Cease the Grease' aims to unclog drains, protect environment

    Keesler is fighting a battle against FOG - fats, oils and grease."Cease the Grease" kicked off on Earth Day in April to inform the Keesler community about the harmful effects of pouring grease and other hazardous materials down the drain.  Partners in the campaign are the 81st Mission Support Group,

  • CFC helps Airman's family during time of need

    Each year, the CFC raises hundreds of thousands of dollars across the federal government for charities dedicated to helping families in need. This year the CFC runs from Oct. 1 through Nov. 14.Each year, Maj. David Young, 336th Training Squadron commander shares the story of two CFC organizations

  • Keesler demolitions reduce costs, save energy

    Going ... going ... gone!Large open areas where buildings used to be are part of Keesler's evolving landscape. Old and outdated structures with failing mechanical systems and environmental issues are being leveled to save energy, reduce aircraft movement hazards, and cut maintenance and operating

  • Beating the odds: 81st CS lead wheels his way to the top

    (This feature is part of a series that focuses on an exceptional member of Team Keesler who excels in their job despite the adversities they've faced.)He was the victim of a mountaintop helicopter crash in Colorado while on a skiing trip with three of his friends. William "Billy" Harrison said it

  • Transition GPS helps chart civilian careers

    A GPS, or global positioning system, helps people find their paths in the world.  The Defense Department's Transition GPS helps departing military members chart their courses for civilian careers.Transition GPS - for goals, plans and success - is a weeklong program that updates and strengthens the