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  • Kids visit Keesler Medical Center

    The 81st Medical Group hosted 14 young men and women for a youth workshop July 29. The visit was arranged by Col. (Dr.) James Gasque, 81st MDG chief of medical staff. The program, "The Summer Youth Explosion," was sponsored by the Abundant Life Evangelistic Center in Biloxi to provide life-skills

  • Fisher House Home away from home for military families

    When military families face medical challenges away from home and need a safe, affordable place to stay, the Fisher House of Keesler, Inc., fits the bill.  The home-like structure occupies a shady spot inside Keesler gates, so security is one thing checked off the worry list. As for affordability, a

  • Don't forget the back in 'back to school'

    Kids are back to school this week, and the one thing they can start learning immediately is how to take care of their backs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that 7,300 backpack-related injuries were treated in U.S. emergency rooms in 2006. Children put a lot of weight on their spines

  • Unique indoor training tower enhances airfield systems course

    Construction is finished on a 40-foot tower in Matero Hall which provides an all-weather climbing training facility for airfield systems apprentice students in the 338th Training Squadron. A team from the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron built the structure, which should be ready for use next

  • Veteran tributes labor of love for base volunteer

    Military veterans have served this country with courage and dedication. Their sacrifices have been vital to our nation's freedom and way of life. Erich Anderson has created a Web site to make sure their service will always be remembered. The Veteran Tributes Web site is nonprofit, noncommercial,

  • Dragon of the Week

    Name -- Airman 1st Class Aric Schneeberger Position -- firefighter Time in Air Force -- one year Time at Keesler -- four months Noteworthy -- received a coin from Air Education and Training Command's command chief master sergeant Why did you join the Air Force? educational benefits Hometown -- San