Veterans Day observances Published Nov. 2, 2010 By Susan Griggs 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Keesler's Veterans Day observance begins with a special ecumenical worship service, 11 a.m. Sunday at the Triangle Chapel. The uniform of the day is service dress for all active-duty members. Retirees and veterans are encouraged to wear uniforms and retirement pins, to include Veterans of Foreign Wars or American Legion attire. Those who'd like to display military memorabilia such as photos, medals, uniforms, shadow boxes or biographies should bring these items to the Triangle Annex, 10-11 a.m. Sunday. Displays may be viewed during the fellowship hour following the service. For more information, call 377-4859. Other Keesler participation: Nov. 11 10 a.m. ---Veterans of Foreign Wars Mississippi Medal of Honor Recipients monument unveiling. Col. Lynn Connett, 81st Training Group commander, speaks. 11 a.m. -- Biloxi Veterans Affairs Medical Center celebration, Recreational Hall, Building 17. Brig. Gen. Andrew Mueller, 81st Training Wing commander, speaks. 11 a.m. -- American Legion Post 33 ceremony, Biloxi. Col. Glen Downing, 81st TRW vice commander, speaks. 11 a.m. -- American Legion Post 119, Gulfport. Honor guard participates. 1 p.m. -- Biloxi High School program. Senior Airman Natalie Barnes, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron, speaks. 4:30 p.m. -- Commanders cruise aboard the Biloxi Schooner sponsored by Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce. Nov. 13 10 a.m. -- Veterans Day celebration, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 5 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2539, 23rd Avenue, Gulfport. Col. Rodney Berk, 81st Mission Support Group commander, speaks. 11 a.m. -- Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade, with reception at IP Casino Resort and Spa. Maj. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog, 2nd Air Force commander; General Mueller, Colonel Downing, 50-state flag team, drum and bugle corps, students and other Team Keesler members are marching. For parade route, log on to http://www.msveteransparade.com.