Feb. 1, 2024 Keesler’s Dragon Tank calls for innovation excellence The 81st Training Wing is calling for innovation excellence through Dragon Tank, an idea contest launched earlier this month. The contest, inspired by the Air Force’s Spark Tank, will use $200,000 of existing squadron innovation funds to foster a culture of innovation and develop effective solutions
Jan. 27, 2024 Airmen march in Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade Members of the Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard and the 81st Training Group led the Elks Club Mardi Gras parade in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Keesler personnel participate in local parades during the Mardi Gras season to show support of the festival’s history in the community.
Jan. 26, 2024 MLK Special Observance Presentation The 81st Training Wing hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. Special Observance Presentation to honor and discuss the impact Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made throughout his life and the changes that are still present today.
Jan. 25, 2024 Strengthening Total Force Bonds: CAP Returns to Keesler Recognizable in their Airman Battle Uniforms and polished black boots, the Colonel Berta A. Edge Composite Squadron of the Mississippi Civil Air Patrol have returned to Keesler for the first time since 2018, this time with more opportunities for cadets. CAP is a Total Force partner and auxiliary
Jan. 25, 2024 Welcome to a Day at Keesler The 81st Training Wing hosted federal, state and local leaders on base for a "Day at Keesler" to familiarize them with the 81st Training Wing mission and evolving needs while strengthening community partnerships.
Jan. 23, 2024 81st TRW immerses in 85th EIS mission Col. Billy Pope, Jr., 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Venning, 81st TRW command chief, visited the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron to gain a better understanding of what support the 81st TRW can provide.