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  • 81st, 403rd merge force support squadrons

    The 81st Force Support Squadron and the 403rd FSS merged mission capabilities to become the Total Force Support Squadron March 8, 2016, here. This process co-located the two squadrons, integrated all force support functions to boost their capabilities and will not affect services for Airmen and

  • 81st TRW inducts new class of honorary commanders

    Local community leaders partnered up with base squadron, group, wing and Numbered Air Force commanders and command chiefs during the honorary commander induction ceremony, Feb. 26, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The honorary commander program is a yearly partnership between base leadership and local

  • U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs new routine

    A member of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team speaks to technical training students following a performance on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad Feb. 26, 2016, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. During the past month, the team developed the routine to be used throughout the year.

  • Kessler kicks off 75 years; 334th TRS "Gators" take drill down

    The 81st Training Wing kicked off its 75th year anniversary during the 81st Training Group’s quarterly drill down competition at the Levitow Training Facility on Feb. 26. The drill down marked the first event in a yearlong celebration as Keesler commemorates 75 years of military training and

  • Dragon Fest: What's your thing?

    More than 600 Keesler personnel, retirees and dependents attended Keesler’s inaugural Dragon Fest in the field directly south of the base exchange Feb. 26.Organized by Dragons in Action, the event helped Airmen grow and network through shared interests.“Dragon Fest is an opportunity for everyone to

  • First term Airman, first time father

    Joining the Air Force, in itself, is a life-changing event. The rigors of basic military training, academic hardship of technical school and driving 16 hours to my first duty station were just some of the major events that my wife Erin and I experienced during my first seven months of service. I was