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Keesler showcases excellence to IESB team

Col. John Kubinec, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, attends the Mardi Gras-themed breakfast with civic leaders and base leadership Jan. 10, 2013, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The IESB visited the two finalist bases to evaluate how well the base improved work environments, quality of life and increased customer satisfaction to determine the winner of the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The first-place base wins $1 million towards quality of life initiatives while the second-place base earns $500,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler hosted a Mardi Gras-themed breakfast with civic leaders and base leadership Jan. 10, 2013, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., to kick off a two-day visit by the four members of the Installation Excellence Selection Board. The IESB visited the two finalist bases to evaluate how well the base improved work environments, quality of life and increased customer satisfaction to determine the winner of the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The first-place base wins $1 million towards quality of life initiatives while the second-place base earns $500,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer and Installation Excellence Selection Board member, speaks at the Mardi Gras-themed kickoff breakfast Jan. 10, 2013, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Col. Andrew Gebara, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, acts as a judge during a briefing provided by the 81st Training Wing’s Judge Advocate office Jan. 10, 2013, at the Sablich Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The IESB visited the two finalist bases to evaluate how well the base improved work environments, quality of life and increased customer satisfaction to determine the winner of the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The first-place base wins $1 million towards quality of life initiatives while the second-place base earns $500,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Col. Andrew Gebara, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, has a discussion with members of the Inspector General’s office Jan. 10, 2013, at Wing headquarters, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Installation Excellence Selection Board members and 81st Training Wing base leadership watch from the balcony of the Levitow Training Support Facility as training students march in formation to their classes Jan. 11, 2013, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The IESB visited the two finalist bases to evaluate how well the base improved work environments, quality of life and increased customer satisfaction to determine the winner of the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The first-place base wins $1 million towards quality of life initiatives while the second-place base earns $500,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Installation Excellence Selection Board members and 81st Training Wing base leadership attend a work out at the Warfighter Fitness Court Jan. 11, 2013, at the Dragon Fitness Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The IESB visited the two finalist bases to evaluate how well the base improved work environments, quality of life and increased customer satisfaction to determine the winner of the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The first-place base wins $1 million towards quality of life initiatives while the second-place base earns $500,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, left, and Col. Albert Elton, Installation Excellence Selection Board members, work out with kettle bells at the Warfighter Fitness Court Jan. 11, 2013, at the Dragon Fitness Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The IESB visited the two finalist bases to evaluate how well the base improved work environments, quality of life and increased customer satisfaction to determine the winner of the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The first-place base wins $1 million towards quality of life initiatives while the second-place base earns $500,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Col. Albert Elton, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, climbs up a training climbing tower used by the 338th Training Squadron at Matero Hall, Jan. 11, 2013, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Col. Albert Elton, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, receives a briefing on Keesler’s motorcycle safety course from Tech. Sgt. Michael Farmer, 338th Training Squadron, Jan. 11, 2013, at the course in front of Dolan Hall, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Joseph Spears, 335th Training Squadron, shows training equipment used in the Avionics Fundamentals Course to Col. Albert Elton, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, Jan. 11, 2013, at Dolan Hall, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Col. Albert Elton, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, tests out an airfield driving simulator while Tech. Sgt. Norman Davis, 334th Training Squadron, instructs Jan. 11, 2013, at Cody Hall, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Staff Sgt. Alexis Moreno, 338th Training Squadron, assists Col. Albert Elton, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, with fastening a harness for climbing a climbing tower used for training at Matero Hall, Jan. 11, 2013, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer and Installation Excellence Selection Board member, presents Brig. Gen. Brad Spacy, 81st Training Wing commander, the Commander-In-Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence finalist plaque during the Mardi Gras-themed kickoff breakfast Jan. 10, 2013, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The award recognizes the people who have done the best with their base resources to support the mission. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the award with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer and Installation Excellence Selection Board member, is escorted by the 81st Training Support Squadron’s Falcon mascot, as they enter the Mardi Gras-themed breakfast with civic leaders and base leadership Jan. 10, 2013, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Airman 1st Class Tyler Giles-Johnson and Master Sgt. Tony Barattini, 338th Training Squadron, listen as Col. Albert Elton, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, center, uses a microwave radio for voice and data communication across the installation Jan. 11, 2013, at the Air Expeditionary Force training area, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Col. Maureen Smith, 81st Training Group commander, stands by for assistance as Col. Albert Elton, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, receives a briefing by Tomme Lassabe, 81st Training Support Squadron, on the importance of upgraded Computer Numerically Controlled equipment with recent manning cuts within Trainer Development to continue mission success Jan. 11, 2013, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Brig. Gen. Brad Spacy, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Angelica Johnson, 81st TRW command chief, join members of the Installation Excellence Selection Board at an 81st Training Group drill down demonstration by the 335th Training Squadron Jan. 11, 2013, at the Levitow Training Support Facility, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The IESB visited the two finalist bases to evaluate how well the base improved work environments, quality of life and increased customer satisfaction to determine the winner of the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The first-place base wins $1 million towards quality of life initiatives while the second-place base earns $500,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Brig. Gen. Brad Spacy, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Angelica Johnson, 81st TRW command chief, join members of the Installation Excellence Selection Board at an 81st Training Group drill down demonstration by the 335th Training Squadron Jan. 11, 2013, at the Levitow Training Support Facility, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The IESB visited the two finalist bases to evaluate how well the base improved work environments, quality of life and increased customer satisfaction to determine the winner of the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The first-place base wins $1 million towards quality of life initiatives while the second-place base earns $500,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer and Installation Excellence Selection Board member, welcomes the 335th Training Squadron drill team to the field of regulation drill competition during a drill down demonstration Jan. 11, 2013, at the Levitow Training Support Facility, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The demonstration was the end of a two-day visit by the IESB in which Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Airman 1st Class Tyler Giles-Johnson and Master Sgt. Tony Barattini, 338th Training Squadron, listen as Col. Albert Elton, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, center, uses a microwave radio for voice and data communication across the installation Jan. 11, 2013, at the Air Expeditionary Force training area, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Lt. Col. (Dr.) Steve Kindsvater, commander of the 81st Medical Operations Squadron’s Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Flight, right, explains cardiac resynchronization therapy which helps synchronize heart function to Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer and Installation Excellence Selection Board member, in the Keesler Hospital’s new cardiac cath lab Jan. 10, 2013, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Pivnick)

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Staff Sgt. Katijah Gachett, 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron Nutritional Medicine Flight, left, serves Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer and Installation Excellence Selection Board member, an omelet during breakfast in the Keesler Hospital’s “Hungry Dragon” dining facility Jan. 11, 2013, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Pivnick)

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A first-responder medical team treats an amputation victim with a patient simulator during a demonstration for Col. Andrew Gebara, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, as Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Kory Cornum, 81st Medical Group commander, right, explains the event at the Keesler Hospital Jan. 11, 2013, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Pivnick)

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Col. John Kubinek, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, is welcomed by Lisa Wright, spouse of Lt. Col. Jonathan Wright, 81st Mission Support Group deputy commander, to a Mardi Gras-themed breakfast with civic leaders and base leadership Jan. 10, 2013, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Victoria Porto)

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Staff Sgt. Benjamin Johnson, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron material control, explains a waste oil burner used to heat the vehicle maintenance building with old oil from government vehicles to Maj. Gen. Tim Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer and Installation Excellence Selection Board member, Jan. 11, 2013, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Heiney)

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Doug Smith, Zero Waste Solutions and Mark Dunning Industries project manager, explains Keesler's recycling program to Maj. Gen. Tim Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer and Installation Excellence Selection Board member, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Recycling Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather Heiney)

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Col. John Kubinec, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, receives instruction from Staff Sgt. Lester Lane, Keesler Honor Guard member, on the proper procedure and movements required during the gun salute portion of an internment ceremony Jan. 11, 2013, outside of the Airmen Leadership School, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Herb Welch)

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Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Bryant, 81st Security Forces Squadron, and Col. John Kubinec, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, walk down a pier next to the boat ramp at Keesler’s marina during a tour of the marina and the 81st SFS’s water craft Jan. 10, 2013, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Herb Welch)

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Col. John Kubinec, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, is presented a set of Mardi Gras beads by Master Sgt. Tomeika Washington, 81st Force Support Squadron, during his tour of the squadron Jan. 10, 2013, at the Sablich Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bond)

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The Airman & Family Readiness Center exclaims, "Show me the money!" to Col. John Kubinec, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, as they shower him with fake money during his tour of the 81st Force Support Squadron Jan. 10, 2013, at the Sablich Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bond)

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Staff Sgt. Rajab Kigembe, 85th Engineering Installation Squadron, directs the attention of Col. John Kubinec, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, to a repelling rescue demonstration during a tour of the 85th EIS Jan. 11, 2013, at Maltby Hall, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bond)

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Maj. John Ponton, 81st Force Support Squadron commander, and Barton Bosarge, 81st FSS Gaude Lanes manager, demonstrate the bowling alley’s lighting techniques and sound capabilities to John Kubinec, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, Jan. 11, 2013, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bond)

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Col. John Kubinec, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, participates in a discussion with 81st Security Forces members, on the forms and procedures involved in security checks at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 10, 2013. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bond)

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Col. John Kubinec, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, views a target at the 81st Security Forces firing range with the assistance of Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Johnson, 81st SFS combat arms, Jan. 10, 2013, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bond)

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Col. John Kubinec, Installation Excellence Selection Board member, opens fire on a zombie cowboy target at the 81st Security Forces firing range with the assistance of Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Johnson, 81st SFS combat arms, Jan. 10, 2013, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler is one of the top two bases competing for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with a $1 million top prize for quality of life initiatives. Keesler showed the board members various examples of team problem solving, unit cohesiveness and enhanced productivity throughout their two-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bond)

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Published Jan. 15, 2013