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  • Keesler News turns a new page

    After 61 years of history, stories, photographs and memories, an era is coming to an end.Keesler News, the flagship base newspaper spanning more than half a century, will stop print production after April 30.Although the printed version of Keesler News is ending, online stories and photographs will

  • Rain or shine, Keesler celebrates military children

    Keesler Air Force Base kicked off Month of the Military Child April 4 by hosting the 19th Annual Child Pride Day at the marina.Despite the rain, children, parents and volunteers from on and off-base groups came out to enjoy the festivities."The initial event was held in 1996," said Jeri Peterson,

  • Base summer camps offer full slate of activities

    Registration packets for the youth center's school age summer camp are now available, according to Jeri Peterson, the base's youth director.Peterson explained that camp sessions are open to children of active-duty members and Defense Department civilians, with enrollment priority given to single