Tops in Blue visits Gulf Coast

Airman Basic Jarrett Stockton, 334th Training Squadron, dances in the aisle with Capt. Ashley Elmore, Ellsworth AFB, S.D., during a performance by Tops in Blue as part of their 2012 World Tour Jan. 27, 2013, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Hundreds of Keesler Airmen, families and community members watched and listened as the sequin-studded members of Tops in Blue performed their diverse show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Tops in Blue visits Gulf Coast

Senior Airman Emmanuel Maldonado Rosario, 81st Dental Squadron, performs with the Tops in Blue 2012 World Tour Jan. 27, 2013, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Hundreds of Keesler Airmen, families and community members watched and listened as the sequin-studded members of Tops in Blue performed their diverse show. According to its website, Tops in Blue began in 1953 and has since performed on film, on national television and at events like the Super Bowl and World’s Fair. This year’s tour takes the group to more than 20 countries with nearly 130 performances. For more information on the team or audition requirements, visit www.topsinblue.com. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Tops in Blue visits Gulf Coast

Members of Tops in Blue 2012 World Tour perform the song “This” by Darius Rucker Jan. 27, 2013, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Hundreds of Keesler Airmen, families and community members watched and listened as the sequin-studded members of Tops in Blue performed their diverse show. According to its website, Tops in Blue began in 1953 and has since performed on film, on national television and at events like the Super Bowl and World’s Fair. This year’s tour takes the group to more than 20 countries with nearly 130 performances. For more information on the team or audition requirements, visit www.topsinblue.com. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Varsity basketball

Dameka McClendon, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., drives the ball around Takela Mister, Keesler, during a women’s varsity basketball game Jan. 26, 2013, at the Blake Fitness Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler defeated Eglin, 85-42. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Keesler food service delivers quality, awards

Julie Erickson, salad maker, prepares the salad bars at the Azalea Dining Facility Jan. 22, 2013, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The 81st Force Support Squadron food service operations accommodated a $1.25 million budget cut by shortening hours at the Live Oak Dining facility and expanding hours at Azalia and Magnolia dining halls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Polar bear regatta

Blaze Dunn, 334th Training Squadron, steadies himself on a paddle board after recovering from a fall into the cold water during the polar bear regatta Jan. 19, 2013, at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was sponsored by outdoor recreation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)