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  • Firefighters learn rescue techniques while building partnerships

    Keesler Air Force Base hosted a three-week fire rescue course Jan. 26. to Feb. 13  in which members from the Keesler, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. and Gulfport Naval Construction Battalion Center fire departments learned about different types of fire rescues such as rappelling and confined-space

  • Memorandum of understanding makes medical services easier for veterans

    Col. Thomas Harrell, 81st Medical Group commander, and Charles Dickerson, Gulfport Armed Forces Retirement Home administrator, signed a Training Affiliation Agreement between the Keesler Medical Center and the Gulfport AFRH Feb. 9.Since 1976, the Gulfport AFRH has been home to former military

  • Thunderbirds advance team visits Keesler

    The Thunderbirds advance pilot, Maj. Scott Petz visited Keesler for a site survey Feb. 11. The visit was part of a site survey for the upcoming Keesler Air Show/Open House, March 28-29."Safety is our No. 1 concern," said Petz. "One of the advantages is that I get to come out to the event site before

  • 81st MDG Airmen win AF-level awards

    Two members of the 81st Medical Group, Maj. (Dr.) Nicholas DuVall and Senior Airman Cory Gage, are Air Force Medical Service annual award winners for 2014.DuVall, 81st Dental Squadron residency deputy director, revamped the training curriculum from a one-year training program to an advanced two-year

  • Local VA participates in SAPR Summit

    A shift in direction is coming for sexual assault prevention across the Air Force, according to Barry Newman of the Keesler Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office.Newman was one of 150 participants in the Air Force's Sexual Assault Prevention Summit, Jan. 12-16 at Joint Base Andrews,

  • Let the good times roll, but stay safe

    Mardi Gras is fast approaching the Gulf Coast and many of us will head to New Orleans, Mobile, or stay in the local area for all of the carnival fun.  The 81st Wing Safety Office would like to give you a few tips to help you enjoy a safe carnival season. o Ensure your phone is on and charged.o Be a