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  • Keesler 'excellent'

    Welch Auditorium erupted with cheers, clapping, sirens and high-fives Aug-28 as Keesler reacted to its "excellent" operational readiness inspection rating. "Dragons, you've proved it to the world -- excellence is your trademark," said a jubilant Brig. Gen. Paul Capasso, 81st Training Wing commander.

  • Homes take shape in Thrower Park

    Walls started going up Aug. 23 in Thrower Park for the first new homes being built for Keesler families. Plans call for 1,028 homes to be built as part of the largest military family housing project in Air Force history at a cost of $287.8 million. Craig Merkerson, base housing program manager, said

  • Retiree Appreciation Day Sept. 17

    Retiree Appreciation Day is 9 a.m. Sept. 17 at the youth center. Displays and booths include representatives from various sections of the hospital, finance, legal and other agencies across the base. Food and entertainment is provided. For more information, call or e-mail Capt. Michelle Salgado,

  • Gulf Hills sponsors free golf for military

    Sept. 3 is the deadline to register for the Salute to the Military golf tournament, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at Gulf Hills Golf Club in Ocean Springs. The day includes free golf, food, beverages and prizes for active-duty military members. Shotgun starts are at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Format is a two-man

  • Wealth of experience serves Keesler's expectant mothers

    Keesler Medical Center's new family birthing center boasts a staff with a wide range of experience. Four people associated with the birthing center are especially noteworthy.  While nurses Marguerite Jones, Wanda Labat and Anne Lease have worked almost 95 years in the women's health field, Capt.