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  • Munitions inspection facility completed early

    The holidays brought a special gift for Keesler -- the munitions inspection facility was completed ahead of schedule.Construction manager Jim Aalbertsberg said the $1.5 million project was scheduled to be finished in February, but the contractor turned it over to the government on Dec. 17 with a

  • 81st CS welcomes civilian director

    The 81st Communications Squadron has a new leader -- and he's a civilian. John McKinley assumed leadership Monday as the first civilian director of the squadron.Mr. McKinley assumed leadership from Capt. Andre Johnson, who became the squadron's commander in July after serving two years as commander

  • 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron earns '09 Commander's Trophy

    The 81st Logistics Readi-ness Squadron is the winner of the 2009 Commander's Trophy for intramural sports.The 81st LRS compiled 133 points during the 2009 season, followed by the 81st Dental Squadron with 107 and the 338th Training Squadron with 95. The 81st LRS takes possession of a brand new

  • New radio course ties old with the new

    Keesler started off the new year on a high note with the introduction of another new course. The 338th Training Squad-ron's new radio frequency transmission systems apprentice maintenance course began Jan. 5 and includes remnants of the legacy ground radio and satellite, wideband and telemetry

  • Countdown to AETC Symposium

    Air Education and Training Command continues its annual tradition presenting the most innovative technological advancements in Air Force training during the 2010 AETC Symposium Jan. 14-15 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. This year's symposium, in conjunction with the Alamo

  • Ground broken for new dorm

    Dec. 18, Keesler broke ground on a $14.9 million permanent party personnel dormitory.The structure, set for completion in June 2011, is the first new permanent party to be built in 50 years. The new lodging, the first of up to four new permanent party dorms, is being built at the site of the former