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  • Son of Keesler member earns wings

    The son of a member of the 81st Communications Squadron earned his wings as an F-16 pilot from the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Sept. 21.First Lt. Josiah Gaffney, son of Warren Gaffney III and his wife, Lisa, of Ocean Springs, honed his interest in flying as a

  • Comptroller training chief retires after 47 years

    Sixty years ago, Jerry Haynes left his Illinois home to begin his military profession. He ended his Air Force career Monday with 21 years of active duty and 26 years of civil service."Mr. Haynes has been the backbone of comptroller training for many years," said Maj. Robin Smith, 335th Training

  • Deployed medics care for, bond with Soldiers

    When the Army goes on missions outside the wire, they are susceptible to any number of threats, ranging from extreme weather conditions and rocks being thrown at them to small arms fire and roadside bombs. Having well trained medical professionals attached to Army units ensures a quick response in

  • Alcohol, water activities don't mix

    It's summer -- people are firing up the poolside grill, soaking up the sun and heading out to the beaches, lakes and rivers.Summer brings countless water activities including boating, jet skiing, swimming ... and drinking alcohol. Whether we like to admit it or not, many people make drinking a part

  • 2nd Air Force commander moves to new job at Pentagon

    Change is an indisputable aspect of the military, and changes of command come around like the red second hand on an analog clock. However, this gives each commander an opportunity to make a difference with the seconds in between. "When I came in I said, 'I work for you, not the other way around,'"

  • New fitness standards issued for JET Airmen

    Airmen preparing to attend Army taught combat skills training prior to deploying to a jointexpeditionary tasking in direct support of combatant commander or joint task force ground component missions will soon be required to possess a current and passing fitness assessment, according to new Air