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  • Deployed Keesler cop carries on family tradition

    She said she received her inspiration to serve in Air Force and in security forces from her father, a former security forces canine handler. And just like her father, Tech. Sgt. Erica Rougeux, a mother of two, is defining the path of being a "hero" for her own children."My father was my hero growing

  • Lighthouse lovers<br>Couple shares tower's story with Biloxi visitors

    The Biloxi Lighthouse, which has led countless mariners safely to shore, has guided a Keesler couple back to the place where their relationship began.Staff Sgts. Brian and Amanda Margavich were airmen first class when they met in the permanent party dormitories in February 2000. Brian was a help

  • Air Force Services launches scholarship program

    The Air Force Services Agency announces its 15th annual Air Force Club Membership Scholarship Program. Current Air Force club members in good standing and their family members - spouse, children, stepchildren and dependent grandchildren - are eligible to win one of 25 $1,000 scholarships to be given

  • Medics gain insights from aircrew

    Seven members of an 81st Medical Group surgical team recently sat in on pre-flight briefings with the 45th Airlift Squadron to gain perspective of issues that might relate to a medical setting.The 45th AS provides upgrade pilot training in the C-21aircraft.Maj. (Dr.) Thomas Paynter, an orthopaedic

  • Keesler Spouses Club awards eight scholarships

    The Keesler Spouses Club awarded $1,000 scholarships to eight students during a ceremony May 11.Levi DeLuke, who's graduating from Vancleave High School, is the top recipient who also received a $1,000 scholarship from First Command Educational Foundation. He'll attend Yale University and major in

  • Special Olympics spirit shines through rain

    Keesler hosted the 2010 Mississippi Special Olympics games through an uncooperative-weather weekend."Six months of preparation and planning all paid off this weekend," said Maj. Michael Haire, 2010 Special Olympics Mississippi project officer.Months of preparation led to the torch run kicking off