Keesler gears up for tech expo Published Feb. 10, 2010 By Susan Griggs Keesler News editor KEESLER AFB, Ms. -- The Keesler Information Technology Expo takes place 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at IP Casino Resort Ballrooms C and D. The free event, sponsored by the 81st Training Support Squadron's training and technology flight in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, is open to all Department of Defense, government and contractor personnel. Commanders are asked to allow personnel time to visit the expo. Refreshments are served. The annual show "is the definitive, win-win scenario," according to Lawrence Monroe, technology analyst for the 81st TRSS. "The expo brings representatives from the major information and technology companies to our area to demonstrate their products and services," Mr. Monroe pointed out. "In addition to viewing the latest in training and information support technology, attendees will be able to dialog directly with industry representatives concerning how their products and services could benefit Keesler's mission." Federal Direct Access Expositions is producing the annual expo for the 15th year with more than 40 vendors expected. One special feature of this year's event is the demonstration of Keesler's MyBase prototype project which won Air Education and Training Command's Learning Innovation Award winner at last month's AETC symposium. MyBase, a cooperative venture by the 81st TRSS and 333rd and 338th Training Squadrons, migrates the traditional classroom setting into a virtual instructor lead training environment. To preregister, log on to http://fdaexpo.com/register.php?id=48.