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  • Proper nutrition prepares Airmen for fitness tests

    Proper nutrition may help airmen prepare for their Air Force physical fitness tests. According to Maj. Stacy Van Orden, 81st Medical Group dietitian, there's not much difference between men and women when it comes to nutritional needs. "Men might require more calorie intake, but both men and women

  • Contracting ramps up for summer

    During May, the 81st Contracting Squadron made three contract actions totaling $707,869 which impacted the Mississippi Gulf Coast's economy, according to Lt. Col. Jonathan Wright, who assumed command of the squadron June 2. So far, fiscal year 2010 reflects 33 contracting actions totaling $4,145,432

  • Volunteers sought for Coast Watch

    Keesler families can work together to make an impact on Mississippi's shoreline through a volunteer initiative recently launched by the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service.Coast Watch focuses on surveying beaches and coastal habitats that may be affected by the BP oil spill.Volunteers

  • New base fire station is larger, stronger, safer

    Nearly 70 years after Keesler's original fire station was built, the base unveils its new fire emergency services facility June 23.From noon to 3 p.m., visitors may tour the new structure, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to Gary Pierson, deputy fire chief.Thirteen additions were

  • Self-defense classes offered at Dragon

    Two free self-defense courses are offered at Dragon Fitness Center next week by the sexual assault prevention and response office.Monday, June 21 -- 8-11 a.m., "Target Hardening" for women. This comprehensive training program on the dynamics of sexual assault incorporates several martial arts

  • New program being launched to eliminate sexual assault

    A new program piloted at Keesler 17 months ago that's intended to eliminate sexual assault is now being launched across the Air Force."Bystander intervention training is intended to assist in changing cultural norms to recognize situations where sexual assaults may occur and provide intervention