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  • Variety of events planned for Fire Prevention Week

    "Stay Fire Safe -- Don't Get Burned" is the theme for National Fire Prevention Week. The observance, which starts Sunday and runs through Oct. 10, began in 1925 with a proclamation signed by President Calvin Coolidge that commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. "This year's theme focuses on

  • Base hosts motorcycle coach class

    Though the 101 Critical Days of Summer are over, the Air Force is still doing its best to keep its Airmen safe. In a partnership with Navy and the Army, Keesler was able to host a motorcycle training class with attendees from all three branches. "Those who attend the training will be able to teach

  • Distance learning offers unbeatable return for time spent

    Anthony Woitalla found the perfect vehicle to further his professional education while maintaining his duties at Keesler -- the Air Command and Staff College distance learning program. On the civilian side, Mr. Woitalla is the 338th Training Squadron's training development element chief. On the

  • Trainer tackles Squadron Officer School.

    Attending Squadron Officer School is Joel Riley's latest accomplishment as a civilian trainer in the 334th Training Squadron. Mr. Riley, an instructional system specialist in the airfield operations training flight, has spent 13 years at Keesler. He joined the civilian ranks nearly eight years ago

  • Marina repairs begin

    Work at the Keesler Marina began in mid-September as part of a $1,946,688 contract for Hurricane Gustav repairs. The storm caused damage at Keesler in August 2008, according to John Myhre, construction manager for the project from Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast. The repairs, which

  • Combined Federal Campaign begins

    It's time to give and make a difference as this year's Combined Federal Campaign kicks off today and runs through Oct 31. The kickoff breakfast is 8 a.m. Monday at the Dragon's Lair sponsored by the 81st Training Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Ian Dickinson. The cost for breakfast is $6, with seats