Keesler celebrates Women's Equality Day

Fallen Warrior: Staff Sgt. Michael R. Conner

Staff Sgt. Michael R. Conner was born September 17, 1947, in Rockwood, TN. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on November 29, 1966, completing basic training at Lackland AFB, TX and Morse Code training at Keesler AFB, MS. On October 25, 1969, Conner was reassigned to 69 94th Security Squadron, Det 2,

Enhancing the mission at all levels

Across more than 11,000 personnel at Keesler, the 81st Training Wing’s mission is maintained at all levels. Airmen such as Airman 1st Class Noah Magruder, 81st Comptroller Squadron special actions technician, serve as the backbone of the mission.“I manage Keesler personnel that are in-processing and

Keesler civilian receives Veteran Champion of the Year for Higher Education

Louis Bridges, 81st Force Support Squadron education service specialist, was selected as one of the 2021 Veteran Champions of the Year for Higher Education.The award is given to individuals who champion the recruitment, hiring, retention and career advancement of veterans. Bridges accomplished this

Keesler participates in Ready Eagle exercise

The 81st Training Wing Inspection Team hosted a full-scale Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear exercise for base personnel here, Aug. 2-6.The exercise was a collaboration between the 81st TRW and the 81st Medical Group to integrate the 81st TRW’s annual exercise with the medical Ready

Update: Keesler Airman dies after vehicle accident

Senior Airman Taylor Labrier, 31, of Fairview Heights, Illinois, a communications expert with the 183rd Wing based in Springfield, Illinois, died after an Aug. 5 automobile accident on Interstate-110 in D’Iberville, Mississippi.Labrier was on a temporary duty assignment to the 81st Training Wing at