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  • Events planned during student exodus

    When it comes to holiday time, most Americans enjoy the luxury of heading home to visit family, but not everyone can do that. That's why Keesler has certain duties it performs for Airmen during the Christmas "exodus.""Exodus is the period of time when technical training stands down," said Master

  • Lorenz on Leadership - Jessica's Legacy

    There are certain times in our lives where a single moment or significant event causes us to pause . . . and reflect. These moments can catch us after both happy times and sad - after accomplishments of our own or those of others. Sometimes they catch us off guard, by surprise. More often, though,

  • Air Force officials reinforce tattoo, body alteration policy

    12/7/2009 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force senior leaders here have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service."It's about enforcing and maintaining Air Force standards," said Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, the deputy chief of

  • Personal weapons on Keesler -- what's allowed

    In the aftermath of the shooting incident at Fort Hood, Texas, all military installations are reviewing their procedures associated with the control of firearms and ammunition. Federal law prohibits the possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons in federal facilities, including Keesler's

  • Retired first sergeant leaves special legacy

    When Senior Master Sgt. Clayton French was honored at his Nov. 20 retirement ceremony, most of the guests in attendance learned the 81st Medical Operations Squadron first sergeant would leave a significant legacy to the service to which he devoted more than 28 years of his life: Sergeant French had

  • AETC recognizes 81st FSS for exceptional performance

    Air Education and Training Command recently recognized the 81st Force Support Squadron, under Lt. Col. Richard Cole's command, with four annual awards for outstanding performance. The awards included the manpower and organization program of the year; Tech. Sgt. Bryan Dochnahl, manpower craftsman,