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  • Longtime pharmacy volunteer passes away

    The 81st Medical Group is mourning the loss of longtime volunteer Ernest Brant who passed away July 12 in Biloxi.Mr. Brant, 80, was a 30-year volunteer and had assisted in the main pharmacy since 1983.Pharmacy co-workers re-membered him fondly.Adrian Robinson said, "I worked with Ernest for 10

  • 42 Keesler NCOs targeted for retraining program

    About 4,345 Airmen have the opportunity to retrain as part of the fiscal 2011 NCO Retraining Program.The program affects 42 Keesler NCOs, according to Gary Schafer, chief of the 81st Force Support Squadron's military personnel section.The NCORP is a two-phase program designed to sustain the enlisted

  • New commander coming to 333rd TRS

    Lt. Col. Douglas Short assumes command of the 333rd Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Scott Solomon, 2 p.m. July 30 at the Dragon's Lair.Colonel Short comes to Keesler from U.S. Joint Forces Command, Naval Station Norfolk, Va., where he was executive officer for the command, control, communications

  • Inaugural 'Diversity Day' celebrates all cultures at Dragon's Lair Tuesday

    Keesler's inaugural Diversity Day is noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Dragon's Lair.Staff Sgt. Adrienne Russell-George from the 81st Training Wing equal opportunity office is heading up the event which includes music, literature, dance, poetry, face painting, games and food for children and

  • Relaxation techniques can curb road rage

    With increased summer traffic on and off base, many people find themselves feeling enraged by the simple activity of driving. Unfortunately for most people, commuting to and from work takes place during the hours of heaviest traffic congestion.As drivers face obstacles such as bottlenecks, gridlock