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Pamper Me Day

Jennifer Davis, a makeup consultant at the base exchange, gives a facial make-over to Astrid, spouse of Capt. Benjamin Wright, 335th Training Squadron, during Pamper Me Day for military spouses May 9, 2013, at the Sablich Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler’s Airman & family readiness center has hosted the event for the past nine years, offering spouses free manicures, hair styling, makeup, or a 15-20 minute massage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Ellen, spouse of Senior Airman Nigel Songalia, 334th Training Squadron, and Kristin, spouse of Staff Sgt. Kevin Pulley, 334th TRS, receive manicures from Adrienn South and Yasmeen Al-Shirbini, Blue Cliff College students, during Pamper Me Day for military spouses May 9, 2013, at the Sablich Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler’s Airman & family readiness center has hosted the event for the past nine years, offering spouses free manicures, hair styling, makeup, or a 15-20 minute massage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Rebekah Chandlee, CSC contractor, provides educational information to Aidaliz, spouse of Capt. Ricardo Rodriguez of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, during Pamper Me Day for military spouses May 9, 2013, at the Sablich Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler’s Airman & family readiness center has hosted the event for the past nine years, offering spouses free manicures, hair styling, makeup, or a 15-20 minute massage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Spouses view informational awareness and business booths during Pamper Me Day for military spouses May 9, 2013, at the Sablich Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler’s Airman & family readiness center has hosted the event for the past nine years, offering spouses free manicures, hair styling, makeup, or a 15-20 minute massage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Amber Terrill, massage therapist, gives a massage to Jennifer, spouse of Staff Sgt. Carlos Caldera, 81st Medical Operations Squadron, during Pamper Me Day for military spouses May 9, 2013, at the Sablich Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler’s Airman & family readiness center has hosted the event for the past nine years, offering spouses free manicures, hair styling, makeup, or a 15-20 minute massage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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A&FRC hosts Pamper Me Day

Published May 10, 2013
By 2nd Lt. Michael Alvarez
81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Being a military spouse is no easy job. They deal with deployments, temporary duty assignments, permanent changes of station, powers of attorney, and most importantly, their children.
Keesler's Airman & family readiness center hosted Pamper Me Day on May 9, to give spouses a day to themselves.

"We are honoring and appreciating spouses for what they do," said Lana Smith, Airman & family readiness center community readiness consultant.

Many military spouses attended the event, and representatives from the community donated food and services to show their appreciation. The event gave spouses a break from their everyday responsibilities and tasks, while giving the base an opportunity to thank them for their sacrifices.

"Pamper Me Day was a breath of fresh air," said Carolyn "CJ" Johnson, executive-assistant to the 81st Training Wing Commander and military spouse. "All generations of mothers were represented, from retired mothers to soon-to-be mothers. Military spouses are a part of the military family. This is something the base did for us, willingly and with class."

Keesler has held Pamper Me Day for the past nine years, offering spouses free manicures, hair styling, makeup, or a 15-20 minute massage. Wine tastings were available as well as cosmetic and skin care products and jewelry.