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  • Project Cheer: Goal is to support Airmen in need

    Project Cheer, an annual holiday fundraising drive for Airmen facing hardships, kicked off recently with a bowling tournament and bell-ringers collecting donations in various locations on base. The project's goal is to add a little holiday cheer to those less fortunate Airmen whose supervisors have

  • Special recognition boosts CDC test scores

    It's been nearly a year since a Keesler Airman failed a career development course test twice. In addition, the average pass rate has improved from 93 to 97 percent in the last year, with 71 of 443 Airmen scoring 90 or higher. All base units have an incentive program to encourage Airmen to do well on

  • Keesler hosts international soccer play

    Exactly six months from today, Keesler hosts the 2009 Women's Armed Forces World Soccer Championship. Announcement of Keesler's selection as the host site for the Conseil International du Sport Militaire event was a thrill for the base organizers who've worked for many months to secure the

  • It’s all in the genes: Genetics center’s volume triples in two years

    The Air Force Medical Genetics Center, located at Keesler Medical Center, offers state-of-the-art services to eligible Department of Defense patients. According to Capt. Mona Nelson, 81st Medical Operations Squadron genetics flight commander, the center "provides focused genetic services relating to

  • Giveaways, special offers await shoppers this weekend

    Military shoppers looking to dig in to tasty holiday shopping better bring a big appetite to the main exchange this weekend as the Army and Air Force Exchange Service serves up three days of great deals, gift card giveaways and scratch-off cards. Hours this weekend are: Friday -- 4 a.m. to 8

  • ALS provides fun day for group home residents

    It's hard for people in secure family situations to understand what it's like growing up without a home. It's difficult for someone who enjoys a comfortable life to imagine children who never get an opportunity to take a road trip to visit a new place. The Airman Leadership School staff and students