2nd Air Force commander welcomed by civic leaders

Refractive surgery center enables warriors to shed glasses, contacts

The Keesler Hospital's warfighter refractive surgery center offers PRK or all-laser LASIK for active-duty military members who want to get out of their glasses or contact lenses.The Keesler facility is one of the largest refractive surgery centers in the Air Force, performing almost 2,000 procedures

Keesler is AETC's nominee for John C. Hennessy Award

Keesler is this year's Air Education and Training Command nominee for the John L. Hennessy Award as the top food service operation in the Air Force in the multiple facility category.The Hennessy Award is based on the entire scope of the food service program. Keesler has won the award six times, most

10 physicians complete course for advanced trauma life support

Ten Keesler Hospital and visiting physicians and physician extenders completed the advanced trauma life support course Sept. 12. The training, which lasted 20 hours over 2½ days, is presented by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.According to course coordinator Randy Bernhardt,

Simulation fosters safety, better medical care

The 81st Medical Group Medical, Touchstone Medical Simulation and Clinical Skills Center provides state-of-the-art education and training, promotes teamwork communication and improved war-time skills through simulation.Medical simulation coordinator Randy Bernhardt, 81st MDG education and training

81st TRG announces award winners for August

The 81st Training Group has announced its Airman of the Month, military training flight and military training leader Dragon Award winner for August.Airman 1st Class Joshua Hergenreder, a yellow rope leader in the 338th Training Squadron, has maintained a 95 percent average in the radio frequency