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  • Tips to celebrate Mardi Gras safely

    The ultimate southern celebration, Mardi Gras season, is here again. Mardi Gras is the coast's largest free outdoor party.Here are a few tips to make your Mardi Gras a safe and enjoyable event. Obey all "no parking" zones -- illegally parked vehicles will be towed. Officials suggest that you

  • Dental squadron urges early care for baby teeth

    It is important to establish what the dental community calls a "dental home."When children start practicing good oral hygiene habits at an early age, they will need less expensive dental care and can prevent avoidable emergency situations in the future. A "dental home" starts with routine,

  • Pediatric clinic adopts patient-centered model

    The 81st Medical Operations Squadron Pediatric Clinic began transitioning to the Air Force's patient-centered medical home concept Jan. 1.PCMH is a 1960s model currently making a comeback as the nation struggles to make health care more efficient, costeffective and a more satisfying experience for

  • Parades take center stage

    This year, Mardi Gras Day is Feb. 21. Keesler units marching in specific parades are listed. Area code for phone numbers is 228.Feb. 4Ocean Springs Elks, 1 p.m.; 872-2501; honor guard and 50-flag team. Maj. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 2nd Air Force commander, has been invited to ride in the parade with

  • 81st SFS wins two individual Air Force-level awards for 2011

    Members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron won two Air Force-level awards for fiscal year 2011.Senior Airman Angelo Banks won Air Force Security Forces support staff Airman of the year. While deployed at the transit center at Manas in Kyrgyzstan, he secured $451 million in assets, 90 combat