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  • 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

  • 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,