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  • Drunk Buster karts make debut at Keesler

    Keesler has some new tools in the fight against drunk driving -- Drunk Busters.The three pedal karts, used in 52 countries to reduce alcohol-related incidents, were funded by the 81st Training Wing after receiving a proposal from Keesler's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment

  • 81st Medical Group interns, residents graduate June 10

    Thirty-two physicians and dentists graduate from 81st Medical Group internship and residency training, 2 p.m. June 10 in Keesler Hospital's Don Wylie Auditorium.Air Force Deputy Surgeon General Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Byron Hepburn will deliver the commencement address. Physician graduates include six

  • Review panel praises BMT program improvements

    The 22nd Basic Military Training Triennial Review Committee validated the positive effect expanded training has had on BMT graduates during its evaluation May 12-14.The committee observed program improvements achieved by expanding BMT to 8½ weeks and adding a week-long basic expeditionary airman

  • Keesler stands ready for oil spill support

    Keesler leaders and other federal and state officials continue a vigilant watch on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and are standing by as needed for Department of Defense efforts.Soon after the April 20 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and began spewing thousands of gallons of oil

  • Air University distance learning suffers serious technical malfunction

    A computer system managing various aspects of Air Force member's education experienced a serious technical malfunction May 13, impacting Air University distance learning, related education records and test control facilities Air Force-wide.Enlisted and officer distance learning for professional

  • No phones for lodging June 7-10

    Phone and Internet service will be unavailable in base lodging June 7-10 while contractors relocate equipment.For more information, call 377-0845.