Keesler kids enjoy Sea Camp program

Jerrod Farrington teaches 8-year-old Rachel Hampton about fish anatomy with a stuffed model at Project Marine Discovery Sea Camp last week. Sea Camp, now in its 23rd year, is sponsored by the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs. Rachel and her sister Sarah, who also attended the week-long camp, are the daughters of Staff Sgt. Jim and Lisa Hampton, 81st Medical Operations Squadron. In addition to the Hampton girls and the campers pictured below, other Sea Campers who received scholarships from the Keesler Spouses Club are Dana Williams, daughter of Lt. Col. Ken and Karen Williams, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron, and Maddie Mazey, daughter of Capt. Brett and Mariah Mazey, 81st Medical Support Squadron. The six children, who have a parent who is currently deployed or recently returned from deployment, submitted essays to the KSC to be considered for the scholarships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Handling household hazards

Beau Hosch from Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Baton Rouge, La., pours hazardous household liquids into a barrel for proper disposal during Keesler’s household hazardous waste turn-in day June 17 at the recycling center. Military housing and dormitory residents, base employees and retirees were encouraged to bring in paints, solvents, lawn care chemicals, household cleaners, pool supplies, hobby materials, automotive products, batteries, thermometers, fluorescent lights and personal electronics for free disposal. The household hazardous waste turn-ins are conducted twice a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Keesler tests response to chemical attack

Firefighters Daniel Fish and Chad Martin are on hand as Airman Basic Brian Burton, 336th TRS, goes through the decontamination process in a parking lot across the street from the fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Keesler tests response to chemical attack

Capt. Stephen Riggs, an exercise evaluation team member from the 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron, takes notes behind Blake Fitness Center. During the exercise, the base increased its force protection measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Training director retires with 46 years of service

Harry Wright Jr., 81st Training Group, retires Wednesday after 26 years in civil service and 20 years of active duty in the Air Force. (Courtesy photo)

Medics mourn passing of lab employee

Raymond Collins, 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron. (Courtesy photo)