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  • Combat control training -- limitless challenges

    Combat control training students must test their physical fitness limits and mental sharpness to complete the combat control operator course in the 334th Training Squadron.Combat controllers are highly-trained Air Force personnel who complete the same training as all air traffic controllers. Before

  • Base officials spell out plan for Oak Park

    A recent town hall meeting provided about 50 residents of the neighborhood adjoining Oak Park military family housing with an update on Keesler's immediate and long-range plans for the area.  Oak Park was slammed by Hurricane Katrina's storm surge from Biloxi's Back Bay, destroying many homes and

  • Initial timeline set for building 1,067 base homes

    An initial timeline is in place for construction of 1,067 new housing units at Keesler.The $287.8 million contract was awarded Sept. 22. The target date for completion is April 22, 2010. Michael Watson, Air Education and Training Command housing program manager, gave a briefing on the project at

  • Keesler Designated Tree City USA For 13th Time

    Not even Hurricane Katrina could keep Keesler from being named a Tree City USA for the 13th year in a row. The recognition is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. The organizations provide

  • Keesler Hosts Mississippi Special Olympics

    Back in August 2005, when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, including Keesler, it seemed doubtful that the base would be able to host the annual event for the 21st year in a row. The weekend of May 5-7 included temperatures in the 70s, very little rain and most importantly for Keesler it

  • NCOIC of Optometry uses Hurricane fund money to buy clothes for his family

    A Keesler master sergeant used money from the Katrina assistance fund to clothe his family in the aftermath of the massive storm.  Master Sergeant Stanley Hardin, who is currently the acting Aerospace medical Squadron Superintendant, received $500 dollars from the hurricane assistance fund.  Before