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Jan. 9, 2018
Keesler Play Place now open

Col. Danny Davis, 81st Mission Support Group commander, listens to opening remarks during the Keesler Play Place Grand Opening ceremony at the Bay Breeze Event Center Jan. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The play place was created after surveying the Keesler community and listening
Dec. 28, 2017
Haven reopened for Keesler dorm residents

Keesler’s private organizations and leadership came together to reopen the Haven, Dec. 21, to showcase the improved dorm common area for team Keesler’s permanent party Airmen. “It was brought to our attention that this space [Haven] was locked up because it was not being properly maintained,” said
Dec. 22, 2017
Santa spreads Christmas cheer

Santa visits with children in Bay Ridge housing Dec. 21, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Santa rode in a fire truck as he drove through each housing area to spread Christmas cheer to Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
Dec. 22, 2017
Deviants beware: New camera system provides security for off-base housing

The 81st Security Forces Squadron demonstrated the security capabilities of new high-tech cameras during a ribbon cutting at the West Falcon off base housing area, Dec. 15, 2017.
Dec. 21, 2017
Arrive alive, don’t drink and drive

Paul Ahlberg, 81st Medical Operations Squadron certified alcohol drug counselor, speaks to Airmen about alcohol awareness at the 81st Communications Squadron Dec. 19, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. December is impaired driving awareness month. More than 200 people were killed in the
Dec. 19, 2017
Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment

With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity. Understanding the