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Oct. 16, 2017
Less energy usage for more power

October is Energy Action Month across the federal government, and for the Air Force, it represents an opportunity to remind Keesler Airmen of the role energy plays in fulfilling the Air Force’s mission. The Air Force theme this year, “Protect the Power,” calls on Airmen and the larger Air Force
Oct. 16, 2017
Weather students brief 3rd AF commander

Weather students from the 335th Training Squadron had the rare opportunity to provide a weather brief to Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force Commander, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, using video teleconference Oct. 12. This was a unique training opportunity as well as a mentorship moment, said Tech.
Oct. 13, 2017
85th EIS deploys to Puerto Rico

Members from the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron deployed Oct. 13, from Savannah, Georgia, to aid Puerto Rico in Hurricane Maria relief.
Oct. 12, 2017
81st LRS takes action to conserve energy

Thirteen vehicles from the 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron were selected to have propane kits installed in December 2016, a first for Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.This was part of a year-long study to determine the environmental effects of using propane instead of gasoline in vehicles.Dover
Oct. 12, 2017
Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect
Oct. 12, 2017
Emerging leaders visit Keesler

Members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Leadership Gulf Coast pose for a group photo in front of a C-130 Super Hercules aircraft during a tour Oct. 11, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The program is designed to prepare the areas current and potential leaders for the future with