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April 6, 2020
No-drama parenting in hunkered down times

Recently my daughter and I arranged a video chat. Out of consideration for my grandsons’ nap times, at three years of age for Lincoln and three months for Landry, the ideal window of opportunity was carefully planned out. However, it quickly became apparent that what was usually Lincoln’s happy time
April 3, 2020
Keesler implements mass care and feeding for Comfort Cove

Team Keesler has implemented a new way to supply food to quarantined and isolated members in “Comfort Cove”, the name given to the select lodging buildings where these members are being housed.Instead of members receiving food from members from their units, a team is dedicated to receiving and
March 30, 2020
Op Blue Hero: 97th AMW transports BMT grads to Keesler for technical training

A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew assigned to the 58th Airlift Squadron at Altus AFB supported the transport of the Air Force’s newest Basic Military Training graduates from JBSA-Lackland, Texas, to their technical training school at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., March 20, 2020.
March 30, 2020
Keesler ensures readiness through online classes

Following the effects of COVID-19, the 81st Training Group has taken measures to ensure safety among Airmen while also executing its crucial mission.The 336th Training Squadron initiated online classes for multiple courses within the squadron using electronic platforms such as Blackboard, which
March 26, 2020
Air Force BMT adjusts schedules, locations to sustain mission readiness

As part of an ongoing contingency response to COVID-19, and with restriction of movement protocols for new recruits already in place at U.S. Air Force basic military training, the service has implemented a revised approach to how and where recruits enter the training pipeline.
March 25, 2020
Keesler announces 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19

Keesler Air Force Base is currently monitoring three positive cases of COVID-19 for an active duty Airman, a spouse of a sister service member, and a retiree.The individuals are in isolation, and the Mississippi Department of Health has been notified. On-base public health officials have begun the