Dark Knights surprise competition to win intramural flag football title

The 334th Training Squadron Gators came into the intramural flag football championship game confident that they would replicate their success from last season, but the 338th TRS-C Dark Knights charged to victory, 20-13, Nov. 17.The Gators had good reason to be confident -- this was their third trip

Exchange set to open 4 a.m. "Black Friday"

Shoppers will get a jump on morning Reveille as the Keesler Exchange's doors open at 4 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving, "Black Friday.""We understand the industry push is to open earlier and earlier with some retailers opening before Thanksgiving even ends, but as a part of the military community,

Fire department provides cooking safety tips

Cooking fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Every year hundreds of Americans die, thousands more are injured and roughly $500 million in property damage result from cooking fires. Two thirds of home cooking fires started with ignition of food or other cooking materials,

Brazilian Air Force tour

Recycling saves hospital $62,000

The Keesler Hospital's operating room is once again "going green."In 2004, Capt. Wendy Wilkins, an 81st Surgical Operations Squadron operating room nurse, began reprocessing the Flowtron compression hoses used in the operating rooms. Unfortunately, the reprocessing program wasn't reestablished

Officer council fosters networking, friendships

One of the most difficult challenges when arriving at a new base is finding a place to fit in. Young officers can take comfort in knowing that they already have a group welcoming them to Keesler, the Company Grade Officer Council.The CGOC is open to all lieutenants and captains who wish to volunteer