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    Red Wolves welcome new leaderLt. Col. Russell Voce turns over command of the 336th Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Brian Worth, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Welch Auditorium.A reception follows the ceremony at Vandenberg Community Center. Colonel Voce, who's led the Red Wolves for the past two years, is

  • 'Teddy Bear Run' brings smiles to base hospital children

    The 2010 "Airmen Teddy Bear Run" is 8 a.m. July 17 on the Biloxi side of the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge. The event will benefit the 81st Medical Group Hospital's pediatric patients.According to Tech. Sgt. Julie Hammond, 81st Training Support Squadron and one of the run's organizers, "Runners will

  • A blast isn't always a good thing<br>Firework safety tips

    *NOTE: Please remain vigilant of current oil spill updates as they may affect beach availability for 4th of July firework demonstrations off highway 90. Go to http://biloxi.ms.us/Oil_Spill/index.html for further information.*Dry weather in south Mississippi makes fireworks a dangerous proposition

  • Personnel director retires with 38 years of service

    Legusta "Lee" Hathorn, Keesler's human resources officer, is retiring with 38 years of federal service.Mr. Hathorne began his federal career in 1972 while still in college with the Office of Personnel Management, where he served as a certification assistant and later became a federal test

  • Taylor wins ROTC scholarship

    Biloxi High School graduate Brandon Taylor, son of retired master sergeants Timothy and Maria Taylor, has been awarded a four-year $60,000 ROTC scholarship. Cadet Taylor, 14th in his graduating class of 343 students, is headed to Mississippi State University this fall.Cadet Taylor was involved in

  • Base showcases new trainer development facility

    A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new trainer development facility is 8 a.m. Wednesday.Members of the 81st Training Support Squadron's trainer development flight have already made the move to the new structure and couldn't be happier with their new home, according to Bruce Scott, flight chief.He