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  • Base joins Gulf Coast in observing Veterans Day

    Keesler is represented at several Veterans Day observances this weekend. Friday Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Veterans Day observance -- 11 a.m., downtown Moss Point. Col. Richard Pierce, 81st Training Wing vice commander, is the keynote speaker. For more information, call Carla Todd,

  • AF Financial Management Head Visits Keesler For Schoolhouse Rollout

    John G. Vonglis, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, visited Keesler on Monday, 29 October 2007, to officiate at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the rollout of the new officer schoolhouse here. The event marked the official opening of the

  • Katrina-ravaged golf course restored -- reopens Friday

    Bay Breeze Golf Course reopens, 8 a.m. Nov. 2, completely restored since being devastated by Hurricane Kantian 26 months ago. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the occasion at 8 a.m.. The first ball is teed up at 8:30. Golfers may play for the special rate of $10, including refreshment. Katrina

  • Coming soon: Holiday mailing deadlines

    While the holidays may still seem far away, for Americans hoping to show support to deployed troops some deadlines are rapidly approaching. According to the Military Postal Service Agency, mail going parcel post must be sent by Nov. 14 and first class mail must be sent by Dec. 10 to arrive by Dec.

  • Whew! New bridge rejoins Biloxi, Ocean Springs

    Many Keesler employees who live in Ocean Springs are breathing a collective sigh of relief as two lanes of the new Biloxi Bay Bridge open Nov. 1. The major connector on U.S. Highway 90 between Biloxi and Ocean Springs was knocked out by Hurricane Katrina more than two years ago. Since then,

  • Cops back in refurbished building after Katrina repairs completed

    The 81st Security Forces Squadron marks its return to its refurbished building on Larcher Boulevard with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, 2 p.m. Monday, according to Maj. Joseph Musacchia, commander. Damage from Hurricane Katrina 26 months ago forced the squadron to move into temporary quarters while