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  • 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,

  • Wingman Day stresses team commitment

    Keesler observes Wingman Day Dec. 17 as a reminder to take care of each other as the peak of the holiday season approaches."Promoting Resilience" and "Reducing Stigma" are slogans for this year's event, which begins with a 7 a.m. Wingman Run on the flightline. At 9 a.m. there's a senior leaders call