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  • Survey answers vital to Keesler’s future

    The Keesler Integrated Resource Team is urging the Keesler community to participate in the 2011 Community Assessment Survey of service members, spouses, reservists, spouses of reservists and civilians."This survey is the best way for Air Force community members to make their opinions and needs

  • ‘Don’t feed birds’ among many

    Feeding the birds around Keesler, whether intentionally or by leaving bait on the docks, attracts further birds into the area and puts aircraft and aircrew at risk."Here at Keesler we average about 3.5 bird strikes per month," said Andrew Przytarski, 81st Training Wing flight safety manager. "Bird

  • Fisher House is home away from home for patients, families

    Keesler's Fisher House served 456 families in 2010. Built in 1993, it was the sixth Fisher House opened of the 53 in operation today. Keesler's facility is on Fisher Street, just a short walk from the 81st Medical Group Hospital and across the street from Sablich Center. Keesler's Fisher House is a

  • Mental calisthenics important for healthy mind

    Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of articles about personal wellness.Amind is like a smoldering pile of timber--if it isn't constantly fed with sparks and fresh lumber, it will burn out. Lutrician James-Davis, education and training specialist at Keesler's education office,  said her

  • Path of prayer leads chaplain, priest to Keesler

    Many of us have interests or hobbies outside our work life, passionate pursuits that  motivate us. But often they are merely a hat that we wear from time to time that only a select few know about. But Chaplain (Maj.) Henry Close wears his like a robe, literally, and is even known by a different

  • Registration continues for Defense Biometric IDs

    Registration continues for Defense Biometric Identification System cards at sites across the base.Active-duty members and Defense Department employees register through March 31. Registration for retirees and dependants is April 1 through June 31, but the pass and ID office won't turn away