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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Billy Wilson, 334th Training Squadron commander, presents Brig. Gen. Paul W. Tibbets IV, Air Force Global Strike Command deputy commander, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, with a shadow box during a room dedication ceremony at Cody Hall on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 14, 2018. The dedication honored Tibbets' grandfather, retired Brig. Gen. Paul W. Tibbets Jr., by dedicating the 334th Training Squadron Command and Control simulator in his name. Tibbets Jr., piloted the Enola Gay, which dropped the world's first atomic bomb. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Tibbets honored with room dedication

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zachary Koeller, Mathies NCO Academy student, trims hedges outside the academy at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 18, 2018. In order to assist base operations support, Keesler Airmen will provide grounds maintenance around their work area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Airmen tidy up Keesler grounds

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Raymond Rowe and Jaran Daly, 460th Space Communications Squadron, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, and Staff Sgt. Derrick Shipley, 932nd Airlift Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, students, attend the 24th Air Force Enterprise Cyber Security Tools Training Course at Lott Hall at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 12, 2018. This is the first time the 690th Cyber Operations Group has held the course at Keesler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

690th COG hosts cyber course at Keesler

Matthew Donovan, Under Secretary of the Air Force, asks questions during the 81st Medical Group mission brief at the Keesler Medical Center auditorium at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 10, 2018. Donovan was joined by U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, for the visit to become more familiar with the 81st MDG's mission capabilities prior to Keesler Medical Center's transition to the Defense Health Agency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Air Force leadership visits Keesler Medical Center

Keesler Leadership attend a 9/11 memorial ceremony in front of the 81st Training Wing headquarters building at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 11, 2018. The event, attended by Keesler Airmen, Sailors, Marines and civilians, honored those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Keesler remembers 9/11

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carey Ledee Nicholls, 338th Training Squadron freestyle drill team member, performs during the 81st Training Group drill down on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 7, 2018. Airmen from the 81st TRG competed in a quarterly open ranks inspection, regulation drill routine and freestyle drill routine. The 338th TRS "Dark Knights" took second place overall this quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

"Bulls" sweep drill down competition

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	Tibbets honored with room dedication
	Airmen tidy up Keesler grounds
	Air Force leadership visits Keesler Medical Center
	690th COG hosts cyber course at Keesler
	Keesler remembers 9/11

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Keeslerafb-24 Nov

Join the Air Force Office of Transformational Innovation and Dr. Gorguinpour at the Defense Energy summit in Austin Texas. Join the stakeholders and working groups who are building the foundation for a new Defense Energy of Excellence. Find more information at: www.defenseenergy.com

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The Assistant Secretary of Air Force (Acquisition), in conjunction with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, is pleased to announce an Industry Day to discuss the Air Force's NDMA Airworthiness (AW) Accreditation Process. The Government is providing opportunities for interested companies to meet with USAF NDMA Office representatives during One-on-One Sessions for industry presentations and discussions. You MUST pre-register via email to attend this event no later than 3:00 PM EDST Wednesday 4 November 2015. To pre-register, email the information requested below to: USAF.Airworthiness.Office@us.af.mil <a href="https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=df43aae5a03ddc3b36ffc1c1307b6511&tab=core&_cview=0" target="_blank">https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=df43aae5a03ddc3b36ffc1c1307b6511&tab=core&_cview=0</a>

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Keeslerafb-21 Sep

Good Afternoon Facebook! Just getting things setup!

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-05 Sep

Want to know why @AETCommand is so important to what the @usairforce does? Check out Keesler's #KnowYourSquad to ge… https://t.co/a8ecpH4XAS

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-04 Sep

@usairforce @403rdWing Check out what Keesler is doing to support this prep! https://t.co/dckjR2xV9I

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-04 Sep

We are #StormReady for #TropicalStormGordon. We finished preparations for the storm this morning. Read more:… https://t.co/VgLmBvk8TD

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-04 Sep

We are prepared for whatever #TropicalStormGordon has in store for us. Check out the actions we took to prepare the… https://t.co/jNpswChPGZ

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-18 Jul

The tornado warning has been cleared and all gates have been reopened.

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-18 Jul

*Weather Watch* Potential for a funnel cloud on or around Keesler AFB. Valid until 5:30 p.m. The gates are closed d… https://t.co/z1VSuQgqeC

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-02 Jul

RT @AETCommand: Perseverance! Check out the article & learn more about Tech. Sgt. Juliet Corcillo, an 81st MDOS Emergency Department NCO i…

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-21 Jun

RT @AETCommand: Precision teamwork is what we develop in our Mach-21 #Airmen, enabling them to deliver 21st Century #Airpower! Check out t…

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-21 Jun

RT @AETCommand: The #ContinuumofLearning helps Airmen learn by integrating education, training & experience to allow them to learn anytime,…

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-18 Jun

RT @usairforce: #BlendedRetirementSystem vs. High-3 Legacy. Everything you need to know about retirement choices. https://t.co/MSvv7xLWqj h…

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-17 Jun

RT @AETCommand: Great job by @81trwKeeslerAFB capturing the inspiring "First Faces" story of Technical Sgt. David Yawn, a former Security F…

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-17 Jun

RT @AETCommand: Calling all #Airmen storytellers! Create your own recruiting video for the 2018 "We Are Airmen" contest, w/finalists earni…

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-13 Jun

RT @AETCommand: Thank you for your service Toki!! The 81 SFS honored MWD Toki during a retirement ceremony held at @81trwKeeslerAFB, June 8…

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-02 May

RT @USAFHealth: Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger joined Mr. Thomas McCaffery & Vice Adm. Raquel Bono of the @DoD_DHA in a site visit to the 81st Medica…

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-30 Apr

*GATE CLOSURE* Pass Rd Gate is closed until further notice. Please use the Meadows or White Ave. Gate to enter the base.

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-16 Apr

*Gates Reopened* White Ave. Gate is now open. All gates have returned to their normal operational hours.

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-12 Apr

White Ave Gate closes in one hour and will remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday. The Meadows Gate will open at 6 p.m.… https://t.co/5X9EyMWQV0

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-11 Apr

In addition to our updated gate schedule: Be sure to lock up your homes and vehicles and report any security or saf… https://t.co/rz1U9s2Ga7

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-11 Apr

Due to spring break, gate hours will change April 12-16. White Ave. Gate: Closes at 6 p.m. April 12, and will rema… https://t.co/vsZAQpni0q

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@81trwKeeslerAFB-09 Apr

Due to spring break, gate hours will change April 12-16. White Ave. Gate: Closes at 6 p.m. April 12, and will rema… https://t.co/mueo6Emx8y

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