A spring in their step

New Security+ certification course offered at Keesler

A new course to provide Security+ certification to 3D personnel prior to air expeditionary force deployments stood up March 21 at Keesler.The course is currently programmed to train 1,297 students annually in Keesler's 336th Training Squadron.Last December during a training advisory meeting with

Youth basketball ends, soccer begins

Basketball is winding down and soccer is gearing up at the youth center."Our youth basketball season began in late January and concludes April 2," said Ryan Rice, youth sports director. "The league consists of more than 110 players in three age divisions -- ages 4-6, 7-9 and 10-13."We also have a

Enlisted Bash

The airman's council sponsors an enlisted bash, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 1 in the Bay Breeze Event Center ballroom.Admission is $3 in advance and $5 at the door. Women are admitted free before 10 p.m. and receive two free beers or one mixed drink. Food and soft drinks are free.Prizes include a 42-inch

Pest office offers tips to fight back when swarming termites appear

It all starts on a warm, sunny morning. You're sitting there enjoying your morning paper and a cup of coffee when a small insect lands on the window sill. In a few moments several more bugs alight.You look around the room and suddenly realize you're not alone. The room is filling up with flying

Disaster exercise plan underway for Keesler

Planning is well underway for a major disaster exercise to be conducted May 16-20. However, Keesler will "play" for only one day."Ultimate Caduceus 2011" was developed to bring together federal, state, local and tribal jurisdictions to improve communication and establish future joint operating