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  • Belief in self, devotion are keys to sucess in Ironman competition

    Mark Roberts isn't a masochist, but he put his body through an extreme workout Nov. 6 as he joined more than 2,400 other athletes in the Ford Ironman Florida held in Panama City Beach.Roberts, director of endodontic resident education and training for the 81st Dental Squadron, completed the grueling

  • Toys for Tots drive needs volunteers

    One of Santa's helpers is looking for volunteers for this year's Toys for Tots campaign at Keesler."Last year, volunteers helped us to collect toys and monetary donations to provide 2,338 toys for needy children in the area," said Cheryl Moore, 81st Communications Squadron, who's spearheading the

  • Doctor ensures care for wounded warriors

    Retired Col. (Dr.) James Gasque continues to play a major role in Keesler's Wounded Warrior Program.Dr. Gasque, who retired in July with 25 years of Air Force service, transitioned back to clinical medicine after serving as the 81st Medical Group chief of medical staff from 2006-2009. Col. (Dr.)

  • Key spouse is lifeline for families during deployments, relocations

    You've just arrived on base and you need to get to the TMO PDQ because your belongings that were PCS'd broke and your spouse just received another DEPORD from the UDM and your own personal FPCON is bordering between CHARLIE and DELTA. What do you do?Calling your key spouse might be the safest,

  • Former Apollo 13 astrounaut recounts history

    Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter 332 celebrated its return to Keesler by inviting a Biloxi native to speak who once celebrated his own triumphant return -- former Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.Mr. Haise, whose famous exploits with NASA were chronicled in the movie "Apollo 13," came

  • CFC surpasses goal

    Keesler's Combined Federal Campaign ended Nov. 15. A few donationss are still trickling in, according to Capt. Kara Wisniewski, project officer, but as of Friday, the total pledged was $181,445.29, nearly 134 percent of the base's target of $135,542.