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  • Former Keesler trainee receives Medal of Honor 42 years after his death

    Back in 1952, Airman 2nd Class Richard Etchberger graduated from technical training at Keesler in electronics and radar maintenance.In 1968, Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchhberger was killed when enemy forces overran a clandestine U.S. radar site in Laos.Tuesday, 42 years after his death, the chief

  • Combat control instructor recognized with Bronze Star

    Tech. Sgt. Adam Malson, 334th Training Squadron, was presented the Bronze Star Medal, first oak leaf cluster, during an 81st Training Group parade Sept. 16.Sergeant Malson, who's served in the Air Force for nine years, was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service as a staff sergeant serving

  • Death notification

    With great regret, Brig. Gen. Andrew Mueller, 81st Training Wing commander, announces the death of Tech. Sgt. Timothy Hogan, previously assigned to Keesler Fire Emergency Services.A memorial service for Sergeant Hogan is 8:30 a.m.  Sept. 24 at Triangle Chapel.Any person or persons having claims for

  • 9 Keesler runners headed to Air Force Marathon

    Every year the thousands of people are drawn to Dayton, Ohio, like Monarch butterflies to the forests of Mexico. Their motivation for going and their backgrounds vary greatly, but they are all there for the same reason: to run. Ever since the 50th anniversary of the Air Force in 1997,