KEESLER A-76 PUBLIC REVIEW BEGINS MARCH 1

After an extensive study by the Air Force, Keesler's A-76 process will resume where it left off prior to Hurricane Katrina. A-76 refers to the federal government's procedures for determining if the performance of certain government activities is more efficient and cost-effective if conducted by the

Force Protection Exercise

Plans for new event center take shape

One good thing that's rising from Hurricane Katrina's rubble is a new structure for special functions, dining and recreational activities. The Bay Breeze Event Center combines an officers lounge, enlisted lounge, casual dining, ballroom, recreation rooms and a golf course clubhouse and pro shop

2 Keesler fighters claim titles at Slugfest III

Two of three champions crowned at the Feb. 16 Slugfest III in Hangar 4 are Keesler members. John Brown, 81st Mission Support Squadron, knocked out all three of his opponents to claim the heavyweight title.  The 233-pounder stopped Troy Glover, Columbus, in his opening bout.  His semifinal victim was

Town hall meeting highlights construction of 1,067 new homes

New, improved military family housing is on the horizon for Keesler, according to an overview given at a town hall meeting Feb. 6 in Welch Auditorium. Mobilization is under way through March to prepare for the largest military housing construction project in Air Force history -- as many as 1,067

Budget request: Air Force seeks $6.2 billion increase

In the president's fiscal 2008 budget, Air Force leaders are asking Congress for about $110.7 billion. The Air Force budget request, about $6.2 billion more than it received in FY07, is divided into three primary areas: people, readiness and modernization and recapitalization. About 5 percent of the