Fire department offers safety tips on grilling

Every year dozens of people are injured and hundreds of fires are reported because of grilling accidents. With the growing popularity of outdoor cooking, the problem has the potential to get worse before it gets better.Fire is one of the most destructive forces in the world, so if you are inviting

Dark Knights take drill down trophy

The 338th Training Squadron Dark Knights charged to the overall title in Friday's 81st Training Group drill down.It was the final Keesler drill down for Col. Glen Downing, who served as reviewing officer. He's on his way to the Pentagon for a new assignment as Chief, Mobility Division, Directorate

Chief Anderson retires after 30 years of service

The 81st Medical Group "Dragon Medics" bid farewell to long-time superintendent Chief Master Sgt. Michael Anderson as he is honored for his 30 years of Air Force service during a retirement ceremony at 10 a.m. today at the Bay Breeze Event Center. Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Dan Wyman, Air Combat Command

113 from Keesler promoted to technical sergeant

The technical sergeant promotion list released June 21 included 113 Keesler members.Air Force-wide, 8,518 staff sergeants were selected of the 37,402 that were eligible for promotion, a 22.77 percent selection rate. Those selected had an average of 5.39 years time in grade, 10.58 years time in

Four Keesler NCO's selected to nurse commissioning program

Four Keesler NCOs were selected June 13 to participate in the Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program.They are Staff Sgts. Thomas Oliver, 334th Training Squadron; and Joana Trotti, 81st Dental Squadron; Tech. Sgt. Rachel Chiartano, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron; and Master Sgt. Marisa Guzman, 81st

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