Back to the future Keesler prepares to train Iraqi air traffic controllers

Trainers in the 334th Training Squadron are stepping back in time to train Iraq's future air traffic controllers. Air traffic control students at Keesler benefit from sophisticated simulators that bring cutting-edge realism to their training. But with $800,000 price tags, those teaching aids won't

Dockens wins DOD award

John Dockens, 81st Mission Support Squadron, has earned  Air Education and Training Command's 2007 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award. Mr. Dockens won the honor by directing the daily operation of two complex local area networks despite being a quadriplegic. He's

Special Olympics At Keesler 2007

Spouses group awards 8 scholarships

Scholarships were awarded to seven 2007 high school graduates and a military spouse May 15 by the Keesler Spouses Club at a reception in the Vandenberg Community Center. "Our objective for the scholarship program is to assist as many Keesler-affiliated families as possible in their quest for a

Keesler achieves Pride Day goals throughout base

Keesler Pride Day held May 11 provided facility managers and residents opportunities to clean up and finish projects throughout the base. "The 81st Civil Engineer Squadron is working hard to clean up our base and manage the grounds consistent with command standards," said Col. Rodney Croslen, 81st

Sheltering for retirees available off-base

Limited space at Keesler requires military retirees and their family members to seek shelter off-base if a hurricane threatens south Mississippi. "Several years ago, the base was able to provide sheltering on a space-available basis for retirees, but that's no longer the case," said Larry Tabor,