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  • Enlisted promotion system changes continue with weighted factor adjustments

    This January, changes to the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) will continue with adjustments to the scoring model for promotions to technical sergeant and below, all designed to help ensure job performance is the most important factor when evaluating and identifying Airmen for promotion.The

  • Mathies NCOA graduates first generation of ILE

    The Mathies NCO Academy graduated the first-ever class of technical sergeants through the four-week Intermediate Leadership Experience course here Oct. 23.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody was the guest speaker for the 34-student graduation, which comprised students from all over the

  • Keesler scheduled to participate in local Veterans Day events

    Keesler honors past and current service members by taking active roles in area Veterans Day observances.   The 14th annual Gulf Coast Veterans Parade is scheduled for 11 a.m., Nov. 8 in Biloxi. Tech. Sgt. Percy Fish III, 81st Training Group military training flight chief, is representing Keesler on

  • Medical center renovation scheduled to begin

    Construction is ready to begin on Keesler Medical Center's $74 million renovation project. Officials expect the endeavor to modernize healthcare delivery and enhance the overall patient experience by providing world-class healthcare facilities for the Keesler community.Col. (Dr.) Tom Harrell, 81st

  • Mock bills show energy costs in user-friendly way

    Keesler is bolstering its energy conservation campaign by sending statements to managers of metered facilities that detail monthly electrical and natural gas use for their building.These mock bills are intended to illustrate the base's energy consumption in a more meaningful way, according to Billy

  • 24 Airmen graduate from Airman Leadership School

    Twenty-four Keesler Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School Class 14-7 on Oct. 21, according to Senior Master Sgt. John Bowden, commandant.Graduates and award winners are:81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron - Staff Sgt. Jason Parker, academic achievement award.81st Communications Squadron -