Keesler's Navy unit recognized for community service programs

The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit at Keesler was recently recognized for outstanding community service by Rear Adm. T.G. Alexander, commander of Navy Region Southeast. CNATTU earned the region's first place award with its Campaign Drug Free flagship. "Flagship" refers to programs

Air Force Clubs give scholarship

Dragon of the Week

Name -- Senior Airman Christina Cromartie Unit -- 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron Position -- family birthing center medical technician Time in Air Force -- 3½ years Time at Keesler -- almost three years Hometown -- Clarksville, Tenn. Why did you join the Air Force? to make my momma

New recovery care coordinator considers his duties 'an honor'

Keesler AFB has a new member who plays a significant role in aiding the nation's wounded warriors. Daniel Ransom assumed duties as 81st Medical Group recovery care coordinator in August. Mr. Ransom, who retired July 30 as a master sergeant in the 335th Training Squadron as a military training

Unique partnership bolsters medical services

Keesler Medical Center and Memorial Hospital at Gulfport have joined in a unique partnership offering several medical subspecialties to Mississippi Gulf Coast residents for the first time. The Keesler facility and Memorial Hospital signed a training affiliation agreement in April 2009 for

Two vie for leadership award

Staff Sgt. Benjamin McQuagge, 81st Security Forces Squadron, and Petty Officer 1st Class Clarence Hartenstine II, an instructor from Keesler's Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, are two of the six military nominees for the 2009 Thomas V. Fredian Community Leadership Award. The award