Runners raise alcohol awareness with 5-K run

Keesler Medics join Bataan Memorial March

Four "Dragon Medics" and several family members were among the almost 7,000 participants in the 23rd annual Bataan Memorial Death March held March 25 at New Mexico's White Sands Missile Range.They were Nelson Viniegra and Nicholas Conger, 81st Medical Operations Squadron; Norites Bittig, 81st Dental

Keesler, DEA offer 'Take-Back Day' to prevent misuse of prescriptions

The 81st Training Wing and Drug Enforcement Administration join forces to offer the Keesler community an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft through a prescription drug "Take-Back Day" program 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 at the exchange main entrance.All Department of Defense beneficiaries

Keesler dentist wins award at 'Hinman' meeting

A member of the 81st Dental Squadron Advanced Education in General Dentistry one-year residency program was recognized at the prestigious Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting March 22-24 in Atlanta, the program's 100th anniversary.Capt. (Dr.) Thomas Heidenreich, who received his dental degree from the

81 CONS wins 'Outstanding Contracting Unit'

Keesler's 81st Contracting Squadron won the Air Force Outstanding Contracting Unit Award in the small unit category April 9."We strive for the catch-phrase, 'That Must Be 81 CONS,'" said Lt. Col. Jonathan Wright, 81st CONS commander. "If we deliver awesome contracting support to the point that a

CCAF graduates 141 students in 36 specialties

April 19 at the Bay Breeze Event Center, 141 Keesler members will receive 153 associate's degrees from the Community College of the Air Force in 36 specialties.Graduates are:2nd Air Force -- Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Mann; Staff Sgt. April Green.5th Operational Weather Squadron -- Staff Sgt. Joshua