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  • Airmen, Marines compete in Muscle Mania

    U.S. Marine Sgt. Azariah Pierce, Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Baton Rouge North detachment recruiter, competes in the bench press portion of the annual Muscle Mania event at the Triangle Fitness Center July 16, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The powerlifting event was open to men and

  • First responders exercise readiness

    The 81st Training Wing, 403rd Wing and outside agencies conducted an anti-hijacking exercise, June 21, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.A 403rd Wing WC-130J Super Hercules played the role of the hijacked aircraft where a crew member took hostages and taxied down the flight line in an attempt to take

  • Military, local leaders, family celebrate Tuskegee Airman

    Local civic leaders, military members, family and friends attended a bust unveiling ceremony in honor of Col. Lawrence E. Roberts, a Tuskegee Airman, July 13, at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, Gulfport, Miss. Roberts, whose name also adorns the Roberts Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance

  • 2nd AF vice commander visits 81st TRW Airmen

    Staff Sgt. Shamena Grady, 334th Training Squadron instructor, briefs Col. Todd Weyerstrass, 2nd Air Force vice commander, on the air traffic control course at Cody Hall during an 81st Training Wing orientation tour July 12, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The purpose of the tour was to become

  • Air Force Medical Service celebrates 67 years

    The Air Force Medical Service celebrated its 67th anniversary July 1, after being established in 1949. In September 1947, the combat elements of the Army Air Forces separated from the U.S. Army, forming the U.S. Air Force. A few Air force support functions, such as medical care, remained

  • MFLC reps offer support, resiliency training

    Military and Family Life Counselors are available at the Keesler Airman and Family Readiness Center for service members and their families. The free services include, but are not limited to: -Deployment/reintegration issues-Marriage and relationship issues-Parenting and family-Communication