Wingman Day 2009

Dec. 17, Keesler observed Wingman Day as a reminder to take care of each other as the peak of the holiday season approached.As Lt. Col. Sean Gallagher, 81st Mission Support Group deputy commander, explained, Wingman Day is a day to emphasize the well-being of fellow Airmen. "Wingman Day gives us

Security Forces train to thwart sniper attacks

In December, Keesler law enforcers got the instruction they need to respond to sniper attacks by participating in active shooter crisis response training. "This training is essentially responding to a Columbine or Fort Hood type of event," explained Tech. Sgt. Joshua Reese, the lead instructor for

Air Force's enlisted leader visits base

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy visited Keesler, one of his former duty stations, Dec. 17-18.Chief Roy spent three years here, arriving in 1997 as facility maintenance chief for the 81st Civil Engineer Squadron. He was superintendent of the military personnel flight before becoming

Stick to a plan to avoid holiday stress

The holiday season brings a combination of happiness and stress. Although most of us look forward to spending time with family and friends, the holidays can also be a source of stress. Between multiple demands for things like shopping, entertaining and traveling, stress and depression can creep into

Families pull together when parents deploy

Keesler News editorDealing with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is kicked up a notch for the spouses of deployed Keesler members, especially those that have young children.For Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Cimenski and Lisa Hunte, just two of the spouses left behind with family

Training youth leaders