Keesler's July 4th beach bash

Keesler gate closure this weekend

The White Avenue Gate is scheduled to close Friday (July 8) 7 a.m. until Monday, (July 11) 7 a.m. to complete water and sewer connections and repair asphalt. Motorists will be able to enter and exit through the Meadows and Pass Road Gates, which will remain open 24 hours each day during the entire

Dragon Challenge earns $3,000 for Fisher House

Keesler runners put their best feet forward to raise $3,000 for Fisher House through the 12-hour Dragon Challenge fundraising relay marathon June 10.According to Rich Striggow, 333rd Training Squadron, 238 runners participated in the event at the Triangle Track. Striggow is president of the Keesler

Surgical staff observes 'Time Out' to highlight patient safety efforts

The Keesler Hospital Operating Room staff observed National Time Out Day June 15, a day set aside to "encourage and commend the surgical team's commitment to patient safety protocols."According to Maj. Mary Harvey, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron perioperative clinical nurse specialist, "Before

Chess master moves on to Sheppard

"Checkmate" has become a familiar phrase for James Canty III, a recent graduate of the 336th Training Squadron.At the ripe age of 8, Canty picked up his first chessboard and his father taught him how to play the game. Intrigued by the challenge, he spent countless hours playing chess against his

Evaluation system improves disability support

Starting Friday, Keesler service members referred for medical evaluation boards will go through a new Disability Evaluation System that integrates the processes of the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.The Integrated Disability Evaluation System provides a more seamless transition to