Keesler makes CWS changes Published March 10, 2010 By Susan Griggs Keesler News editor KEESLER AFB, Ms. -- Keesler's compressed work schedule is changing to meet the needs of Keesler's Air Force and community customers. Following appropriate consultation with base union officials, a mandatory change to CWS has been directed by Brig. Gen. Ian Dickinson, 81st Training Wing commander. "CWS isn't being abolished, but it's being modified to enhance our ability to provide service to local customers, as well as to respond to the many off-base calls and e-mails received for action on Keesler down days," General Dickinson explained. "Under the modified schedule, all employees will continue to get their down day, but it will be transparent to the customer, as offices and shops will be continually manned." Beginning with the pay period starting Sunday, all 81st TRW facilities, except the 81st Training Group, will begin expanding working hours to ensure five-day coverage Monday through Friday, according to the civilian personnel office. The training group is exempted at this time