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  • New program being launched to eliminate sexual assault

    A new program piloted at Keesler 17 months ago that's intended to eliminate sexual assault is now being launched across the Air Force."Bystander intervention training is intended to assist in changing cultural norms to recognize situations where sexual assaults may occur and provide intervention

  • Wounded warrior brings message to Keesler

    More than 4½ years and 120 surgeries after an explosion in Afghanistan burned more than 80 percent of his body, Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro brought his story of determination, commitment and hope to Team Keesler June 10.Beating the oddsSergeant Del Toro spent three months in a coma after injuries he

  • Adams provides base with key representation

    In 2007, retired Col. Tom Adams began a four-year appointment as Area IX representative to the Air Force Retiree Council. Before his appointment, Mr. Adams served as deputy director of the Keesler Retiree Activities Office and was editor of the Keesler retiree and annuitant newsletter mailed to more

  • Council tackles retiree concerns

    The Air Force Retiree Council held its annual meeting last month to review topics such as pay and benefits, medical care, and base-level retiree activities and support.Retired Lt. Gen. Steven Polk and retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald Murray currently serve as council co-chairmen.

  • First advanced trauma life support course is conducted since Katrina

    This month, the 81st Medical Group conducted its first advanced trauma life support course since it was suspended in August 2005 following Hurricane Katrina.Fifteen students -- physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants -- participated in the three-day course June 7-9.The training was

  • Change of command planned for CNATTU June 25

    Cmdr. Cris Treharne turns over command of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit to Cmdr. Angie Walker, 11 a.m. June 25 at Welch Auditorium, followed by a reception at Vandenberg Community Center.Cmdr. Walker is reporting from Stennis Space Center, where she served as the deputy