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  • Hurricane Hunters fly first Pacific hurricane

    The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrews flew five weather reconnaissance missions into Hurricane Douglas, the first hurricane in the Pacific, July 24-27, 2020, collecting data to assist Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecasters.The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, assigned to the

  • Dragons forge Global-ASNT training

    Over the past 14 months, three 81st Training Support Squadron Qualification Flight members have been working behind the scenes to support Air Force Global Strike Command’s Nuclear Command and Control Communications Center with the 1.3 billion dollar Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal

  • 81st MDG welcomes new commander

    Col. Christopher Estridge, incoming 81st Medical Group commander, took command from Col. Beatrice Dolihite, outgoing 81st MDG commander, during a change of command ceremony here, July 21.Col. Heather Blackwell, 81st Training Wing commander, presided over the ceremony.Before relinquishing command,

  • A new direction in Air Force training

    During these times of uncertainty and instability, training new Airmen is necessary to accomplish the Air Force mission. The 81st Training Wing is aiming to produce Airmen faster and more efficiently with the new Direct to Duty Technical Training program.This new program would send Airmen to their

  • 81st MSG welcomes new commander

    Col. Ryan Crowley , incoming 81st Mission Support Group commander, gained command from Col. Marcia Quigley, outgoing 81st MSG commander, during a change of command ceremony here, July 16.Before coming to Keesler, Crowley was stationed at Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

  • Courageous Conversations: affecting the grass around our feet

    Keesler Air Force Base has recently launched a series of panels titled Courageous Conversation that contain a diverse group of panel members of different ranks and races. The panels have been established to develop racial consciousness, help uncover bias and identify other actions Keesler can take