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  • First Sergeant training has Keesler roots

    Most people don't realize it, but first sergeant training had its roots at Keesler.Originally, first sergeant training was done by a career development course, but on Oct. 17, 1973, a voluntary first sergeant course opened at Keesler. Chief Master Sgt. Blevins was the first director and Chief Master

  • 'Dirtboy' earns diamond

    What are the human characteristics of a first sergeant? "In my previous civil engineer career field, we would use the phrase 'the heart of a Dirtboy,'" said Master Sgt. James Messer, 81st Training Wing staff agency first sergeant, a December First Sergeant Academy graduate. "Well, you could say the

  • Keesler's annual Child Pride Day April 24

    NOTE: Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Child Pride Day events have been moved from the Marina Park to the Keesler Youth Center.Keesler's annual Child Pride Day, hosted by the 81st Force Support Squadron and the Keesler Integrated Resource Team, is April 24 in Marina Park. The free

  • News Briefs

    Air Force Assistance Fund updateAs of Monday, Keesler has raised 72 percent of its goal of $77,528 for this year's Air Force Assistance Fund drive. In six weeks, $55,822 has been pledged.Wing commander's callsThe 81st Training Wing holds commander's calls at 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Wednesday April 28

  • NCO wins Air Force award

    Tech. Sgt. Robert Rakes, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron, is the Air Force's air transportation noncommissioned officer of the year.Sergeant Rakes, who serves as the 81st LRS cargo deployment training manager, filled a unique role as security force civil affairs agent for the Army during a

  • Gators earn drill down win

    The 334th Training Squad-ron repeated the excellence displayed in February's 81st Training Group drill down with another first place overall performance FridayThe Gators also placed first place in open ranks and freestyle drill and second in regulation drill.The Dark Knights from the 338th TRS came