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  • NCO selected for Medical Services Corps

    Tech. Sgt. Brandee Thompson is trading her stripes for silver bars. Sergeant Thompson, 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron pharmacy technician, was selected for the Medical Service Corps program in December and reports to Commissioned Officer Training at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.,

  • Housing allowances increase for 2009

    Keesler's military members are receiving an average increase of 7.61 percent in basic allowance for housing this year, compared to the 6.9 percent average across the Department of Defense, according to figures from the base housing office. For Keesler members without dependents, the increase

  • Child care in base housing must be licensed

    People living in base housing who care for children in their homes could be breaking the rules. Air Force Instruction 34-276, which governs day care in on-base quarters, states "any individuals caring for children more than 10 hours a week on a regular basis must get approval." It states that the

  • Keesler ramps up efforts to conserve energy resources

    What if someone told you that being "green" can help earn the base $1.5 million? Would you turn the lights lower and help save energy then? Air Education and Training Command is rewarding the top three bases who have the biggest decrease in electric and natural gas consumption. Prizes are $1.5

  • Keesler hosts Thunderbirds for air show

    It's official! The Air Force's aerial demonstration team, the Thunderbirds, are coming to the Thunder on the Bay air show and open house, April 4-5 on base. The Thunderbirds are only one of many groups who will be performing. Other performers include the Army Golden Knights and the Air Force Academy

  • Here’s how to apply for MTI duty

    The Military Training Instructor recruiting team conducted their regularly scheduled visit here Wednesday. Air Force members who may have missed the team's visit do not have to wait for the next visit to apply for MTI duty. More than 250 slots are currently open for MTIs. Airmen 1st Class with at