Longtime pharmacy volunteer passes away

The 81st Medical Group is mourning the loss of longtime volunteer Ernest Brant who passed away July 12 in Biloxi.Mr. Brant, 80, was a 30-year volunteer and had assisted in the main pharmacy since 1983.Pharmacy co-workers re-membered him fondly.Adrian Robinson said, "I worked with Ernest for 10

42 Keesler NCOs targeted for retraining program

About 4,345 Airmen have the opportunity to retrain as part of the fiscal 2011 NCO Retraining Program.The program affects 42 Keesler NCOs, according to Gary Schafer, chief of the 81st Force Support Squadron's military personnel section.The NCORP is a two-phase program designed to sustain the enlisted

New commander coming to 333rd TRS

Lt. Col. Douglas Short assumes command of the 333rd Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Scott Solomon, 2 p.m. July 30 at the Dragon's Lair.Colonel Short comes to Keesler from U.S. Joint Forces Command, Naval Station Norfolk, Va., where he was executive officer for the command, control, communications

Civilian career advancement<br>Hard work, education lead to 1750 qualification

"Oh, I got it! I got my 1750!" exclaimed Demetria "Demi" Richard from her desk. She then jumped out of her cubicle to share her enthusiasm with her coworkers, but unfortunately, it fell on confused ears. Her coworkers in the office were all active-duty military, and while they wanted to be excited

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Tiny anglers brave heat for children’s fishing rodeo