Social media explored to further Keesler's mission Published July 2, 2009 By Susan Griggs 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Keesler News staff The 81st Training Wing is exploring social media tools to publicize theAir Force story and further Keesler's mission. Senior Airman Eric Summers of the wing's public affairs staff participated in a conference called Social Media for the Defense Department and Government, June 23-25 in McLean, Va. "We discussed possible avenues in which we can get our message out, how we can utilize these tools in the workplace, and how to choose which applications are best tailored for our needs, rather than wants,"Airman Summers reported. "In regular meetings with senior leadership, we've discussed how the wing can use these tools such as Defense Connect Online and Desktop Client to hold conferences and training sessions from work computers," the 21-year-old explained. "The desktop client is used as an instant messaging service where people can directly connect with each other and discuss events and issues, share files or even their desktop with that person to help complete the mission without leaving your work area," he said. "We've discussed making the wing a Facebook page to serve as a reliable source of information for people that are here or may be coming here," he added. "The page can also be used as a way to answer questions that people may have about the base."