http://www.keesler.af.mil Keesler Air Force Base Top Stories en-US 2010 Keesler Air Force Base Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:23:35 GMT Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:23:35 GMT Air Force Link RSS Generator http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195326
Several WASPs, many clad in their World War II-era service uniform, placed roses next to the wreath in memory of those who died during the war.

The audience included their families and as well as the families of those who have since died or couldn't travel.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195326 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:49:00 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195323
The memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony, with a reception afterward, was a prelude to the March 10 presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to the 1,102 pilots who served as Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Carol L. Bowers) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195323 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:38:07 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195314
The Student Educational Employment Program established six years ago is a streamlined program which consolidated four previous programs -- the Cooperative Education Program, Federal Junior Fellowship Program,Stay-In-School Program and Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Staff) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195314 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:03:00 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195312
The average smoker saves more than $1,600 a year by quitting, and even more each year as the price of tobacco continues to rise. Active military lifestyles can make it difficult to stick to a quit plan, so in addition to the campaign Web site, DoD now offers an alternative -- instead of opening their wallets to buy another pack of cigarettes or chewing tobacco, enlisted personnel can open a text message for a virtual pep talk, or access the campaign's Web site through their cell phones.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Staff) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195312 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:01:23 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195311
"Our mission is to empower these military children - our youngest heroes - to develop and maintain healthy and connected relationships, in spite of the current military environment. Kids attending Operation Purple camp will have the opportunity to learn the skills to cope the stress of a deployment and make friends with other kids who are also missing their mom or dad," said Mary Scott, the Association's Chairman of the Board. "The National Military Family Association is excited to work with Camp Stanislaus on this very worthwhile program."
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Keesler News Staff) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195311 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:53:55 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195307
That is the result the Headquarters Air Force Inspection Agency passed to a standing-room-only audience of medical group members during the team's official Health Service Inspection (HSI) out brief March 12.

A day earlier, surveyors from The Joint Commission (TJC) also praised the staff for the medical care they provide during the out brief following completion of their portion of the tandem survey/inspection that began March 8. Official word of the hospital's continued three-year accreditation from TJC is expected in about a month.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Steve Pivnick) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195307 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:41:57 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195304 ICE stands for Intelligent Communication Environment, a computer-based program tested in the 334th Training Squadron March 1-11 in Cody Hall. The program, developed by Adacel Systems of Orlando, Fla., augments current air traffic control curricula with interactive, self-taught lessons that use speech recognition technology that enables students to learn and practice at their own pace on their own time.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Susan Griggs) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195304 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:29:12 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195300
Major Hunte, who's served as the weather school's flight commander since August 2005, is serving a one-year deployment as weather adviser to the Iraq Air Force.

He led a joint information exchange between the Iraq Meteorological Organization and Air Force Combat Climatology Center and provided observation and equipment training in preparation for the transfer of responsibility to the Baghdad International Airport. He championed a weather sharing agreement between the Iraq Air Force and the IMO and guided adaptation of mission execution forecasting to eliminate an outdated process.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Susan Grigg) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195300 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:16:33 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195298 The Year of the Air Force Family celebration brought together Keesler officials, community representatives and construction leaders at 208 Patrick Drive in the Bayridge housing area to mark the occasion.

The massive $287.8 million construction program was launched nearly three years, with Hunt Building Co. and W.G. Yates and Sons Construction Co., forming a unique partnership to complete the 1,028 housing units.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Susan Griggs) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195298 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:10:55 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195297
Keesler has experienced five controlled movement area-runway incursions on the airfield in the past quarter, which officials find unacceptable. "It poses a very serious risk to our most valuable resources," said Col. Christopher Valle, 81st Training Wing vice commander. "While our airfield is clearly and appropriately marked, you will see over the next few months increased signs on and around the airfield, as well as improved LED stoplights to halt traffic prior to entering instrument landing system critical areas.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Keesler Staff) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195297 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:07:31 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195296
"This is why I joined the Air Force," said Staff Sgt. Matthew James, who serves as a patrolman and a patrol area supervisor with the 380th ESFS. "When you serve in the military, you know you can be deployed at any time and I'm more than proud to serve while deployed here in Southwest Asia.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil () http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195296 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:04:28 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195294
Why is the Air Force placing such huge focus on the cyber domain? When I asked my staff what kind of article I should write, they suggested I touch on cyberspace since we are the ones who are standing up the 17D schoolhouse for the new 17D cyber operations officer career field. Before I begin, let me address a few aspects of cyberspace. First, there is a huge threat out there that most of us don't have the situational awareness to even realize there is problem. Second, there are many people on both sides of the law benefiting from cyberspace. And finally, there are things we can do to help alleviate the threat.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Lt. Col. Scott Solomon) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195294 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:01:31 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195292
This morning, Chilean surgeons and anesthesiologists worked side-by-side with their Air Force counterparts to complete their first surgery, an ankle fracture from the earthquake.

The Chilean and American medical team are equipped and staffed to provide surgical, primary care, pediatric, radiological, gynecological, laboratory and pharmaceutical services to the nearly 110,000 Chileans in the region. The hospital has been fully operational since March 13.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Staff Sgt. Vanessa Young) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195292 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:58:30 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195290
Officials announced a temporary halt in the program Feb. 18, pending a top-to-bottom review, after a six-fold spike in enrollments in January, a surge that overwhelmed the system and caused the program to nearly reach its budget threshold.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Elaine Wilson) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195290 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:56:10 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195288
Officer and enlisted single Airmen representatives from each major command and subject-matter experts from several functional communities met Feb. 21 through 24 at Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex, Ala.

The forum's objective is to create an enduring roadmap that addresses the single Airmen support structure, said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Air Force News Service) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195288 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:54:15 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195259
The Air Force is eyeing a new weapon for its air traffic control training arsenal -- ICE.
ICE stands for Intelligent Communication Environment, a computer-based program tested in the 334th Training Squadron March 1-12 in Cody Hall.

The program, developed by Adacel Systems of Orlando, Fla., augments current air traffic control curricula with interactive, self-taught lessons that use speech recognition technology that enables students to learn and practice at their own pace on their own time.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Susan Griggs ) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123195259 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:39:10 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194948 In a word, the 81st Medical Group is "Excellent."

That is the result the Headquarters Air Force Inspection Agency (AFIA) passed to a standing-room-only audience of medical group members during the team's official Health Service Inspection (HSI) out brief March 12.

A day earlier, surveyors from The Joint Commission (TJC) also praised the staff for the medical care they provide during the out brief following completion of their portion of the tandem survey/inspection that began March 8. Official word of the hospital's continued three-year accreditation from TJC is expected in about a month.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Steve Pivnick) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194948 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:40:48 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194215
Housing personnel will give tours of the fully furnished, three- and four-bedroom homes and be available to answer questions. There will also be a slide show presentation and refreshments.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (010310) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194215 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:07:42 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194167
"We're proud that Keesler continues to have a significant positive impact on the Mississippi Gulf Coast's economy," said Brig. Gen. Ian Dickinson, commander, 81st Training Wing. "The partnership between the base and the local community is very strong."

In addition to employee payroll figures and construction and purchases ($650 million), the total economic impact includes military retiree pay and the value of volunteer services as well as jobs indirectly created on the Gulf Coast.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Keesler Public Affairs) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194167 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:17:00 EST http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194187 The 81st Medical Group has a rising sports star in its midst.

Alisa Taka, an Airman 1st Class assigned to the 81st Medical Support Squadron logistics flight as a medical material technician, has been named to the USA Senior Netball Squad.

What is netball? Think basketball with no backboards, no dribbling and just three seconds to catch and pass the ball.

Taka was first introduced to the game in her native country of Fiji. Growing up, she earned several awards and accolades playing the sport. She has even been sought after to play for numerous teams.
more...]]> 81trw-pa1@keesler.af.mil (Tech. Sgt. DaKita Bailey) http://www.keesler.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194187 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:49:19 EST