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  • Tricare’s member choice center simplifies mail-order prescriptions

    Registering for the Tricare mail-order pharmacy is now just a quick phone call or click of a mouse away for military families and retireees with the launch of the new Member Choice Center.  With this new service, beneficiaries obtain enrollment assistance and MCC members contact the physician to

  • Week-long celebration marks Air Force’s anniversary at Keesler

    Keesler observes the Air Force's 60th anniversary on Sept. 18 with a week of special events, Sept. 15-21. A picnic and free open-air concert on Sept. 19 highlight the activities. The picnic is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in marina park, with free food and soft drinks. Other beverages are available.

  • Mental health clinic expands counseling services

    Access to counseling services in Keesler Medical Center's mental health clinic recently expanded with the addition of a civilian psychologist and a new clinical social worker.  The clinic on Ward 1D, is available to assist active-duty military members, retirees and adult family members. Stress is

  • Keesler gains Sandhill Landing homes

    Keesler's post-Katrina housing shortage is going to lessen with the acquisition of 160 homes formerly occupied by families assigned to Naval Station-Pascagoula. "Keesler is taking over Sandhill Landing Oct. 1," said Michael Reese, 81st Civil Engineer Squadron military housing chief. "A memorandum of

  • Retirees get red-carpet treatment

    Retiree Appreciation Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 at the youth center, is open to all military retirees, dependents and annuitants. "This is a great opportunity to let our retirees know we appreciate their service and to give them front-of-the-line service at some of the agencies across base they