Keesler focuses on energy conservation

Keesler begins Energy Action Month with the signing of the new base energy policy on Oct. 11 by Brig. Gen. Patrick Higby., 81st Training Wing commander.The policy outlines the years goal for Keesler which is an 11 percent reduction of electric and gas consumption.The theme for the observance, "I am

AETC welcomes new commander

Gen. Robin Rand took command of Air Education and Training Command from Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. during a ceremony here today.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Air Force Chief of Staff, presided over the ceremony."This is a special day, not just for the Rice and Rand families, but for the command and our Air

AETC commander retires after 35 years of service

The commander of Air Education and Training Command retired here today, ending a 35-year career of service and commitment to the U.S. Air Force.General Edward A. Rice Jr., a command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours, retired after handing AETC's reins over to Gen. Robin Rand in a change of

85th EIS holds open house

Keesler civilians return to the fight

More than 1,000 Keesler Department of Defense civilians returned to work Oct. 7, after a four-day furlough initiated by the government shutdown. Eric Fanning, acting Secretary of the Air Force, stressed that while not all DOD civilians across the board were recalled, every member is still vital to

KEESLER SERVICES UPDATE

Keesler is initiating a 100 percent recall for all 81st Training Wing furloughed civilians. All  furloughed civilians are to report to work on Monday, 7 Oct, at normal duty hours. If you have questions, please contact your supervisor.The commissary will now resume normal operation hours effective