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  • Command Chief for a Day: SSgt Aaron Farrill

    (This interview is Part 2 of an open-ended series featuring members of Team Keesler selected for the Command Chief for a Day program.) Chief Master Sgt. Vegas Clark, 81st Training Wing command chief, creates a program called Command Chief for a Day at Keesler highlighting outstanding enlisted

  • Keesler participates in 31st Annual Christmas on the Water

    Jacqueline McGowan, daughter of Col. Michele Edmondson, 81st Training Wing commander, waves at the camera during the 31st Annual Christmas on the Water Boat Parade Dec. 3, 2016, at Biloxi, Miss. The boats, which parade along the Gulf Coast in full holiday décor, are judged by originality of theme,

  • 2 MWDs retire and find homes with their handlers

    The 81st Security Forces Squadron held a retirement ceremony for Densy and Ares, two military working dogs, at the Keesler Medical Center Don Wylie Auditorium Dec. 2, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Normally retirees receive a pin to commemorate their time spent in the military. This ceremony

  • Keesler hosts annual Christmas in the Park

    Colten Parkison, son of U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Parkison, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 builder, Gulfport, Miss., visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus during Keesler’s annual Christmas in the Park celebration at Marina Park Dec. 1, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The

  • Top Shot competition raises CFC funds

    Staff Sgt. Joshua Green, 81st Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, loads ammo into a magazine during the 81st Security Forces Squadron “Top Shot” competition Dec. 1, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was held at the indoor firing range to raise funds for the Combined

  • Keesler leadership serves up Thanksgiving

    Airman Austin Salyers, 336th Training Squadron, receives his holiday meal from Col. Jeannine Ryder, 81st Medical Group commander, at the Azalea Dining Facility, Nov. 24, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. It is tradition at Keesler for commanders, first sergeants and superintendents to serve a