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Krewe of Medics celebrates 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball

Col. Thomas Harrell, 81st Medical Group commander, presents Maj. Marlon Muthuveeran, 81st Medical Support Squadron medical readiness flight commander, with a crown as he is named the 2015 Krewe of Medics King during the Keesler Medical Center’s 27th annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Krewe of Medics hosts a ball every year to give military personnel assigned to the Keesler Medical Center a taste of the South and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme of this year's ball was TV Icons. This year’s Queen is Sarah Jacobs, Krewe of Medic member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrates 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball

Festive decorations sit on display during the Keesler Medical Center’s 27th annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Krewe of Medics hosts a ball every year to give military personnel assigned to the Keesler Medical Center a taste of the South and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme of this year's ball was TV Icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrates 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball

Maj. Gen. Mark Brown, 2nd Air Force commander and his wife, wave the American Flag as they participate in the singing of, “Proud To Be An American,” during the Keesler Medical Center’s 27th annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Krewe of Medics hosts a ball every year to give military personnel assigned to the Keesler Medical Center a taste of the South and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme of this year's ball was TV Icons. Maj. Marlon Muthuveeran, 81st Medical Support Squadron medical readiness flight commander was crowned King and Sarah Jacobs, Krewe of Medic member, was crowned Queen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrates 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball

Maj. Gen. Mark Brown, 2nd Air Force commander and his wife, dressed as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, are awarded 3rd place during the costume contest during the Keesler Medical Center’s 27th annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Krewe of Medics hosts a ball every year to give military personnel assigned to the Keesler Medical Center a taste of the South and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme of this year's ball was TV Icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrates 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball

David Forney, 336th Training Squadron client systems instructor, passes out beads during the Keesler Medical Center’s 27th annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Krewe of Medics hosts a ball every year to give military personnel assigned to the Keesler Medical Center a taste of the South and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme of this year's ball was TV Icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrates 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball

Kay Hymel, former Krewe of Medics queen, tosses beads into the crowd during the Keesler Medical Center’s 27th annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Krewe of Medics hosts a ball every year to give military personnel assigned to the Keesler Medical Center a taste of the South and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme of this year's ball was TV Icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrates 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball

Sarah Jacobs, Krewe of Medic member, is crowned the 2015 Krewe of Medics Queen during the Keesler Medical Center’s 27th annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Krewe of Medics hosts a ball every year to give military personnel assigned to the Keesler Medical Center a taste of the South and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme of this year's ball was TV Icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrates 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball

Ninety-one-year-old James Taylor, World War II veteran, dances during the Keesler Medical Center’s 27th annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Krewe of Medics hosts a ball every year to give military personnel assigned to the Keesler Medical Center a taste of the South and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme of this year's ball was TV Icons. Maj. Marlon Muthuveeran, 81st Medical Support Squadron medical readiness flight commander was crowned King and Sarah Jacobs, Krewe of Medic member, was crowned Queen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrates 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball

The 2015 Krewe of Medics royalty and court pose for a group photo during the Keesler Medical Center’s 27th annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Krewe of Medics hosts a ball every year to give military personnel assigned to the Keesler Medical Center a taste of the South and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme of this year's ball was TV Icons. Maj. Marlon Muthuveeran, 81st Medical Support Squadron medical readiness flight commander was crowned King and Sarah Jacobs, Krewe of Medic member, was crowned Queen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrates 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball

Queen Leda XLV Cecile Scialdone from the Krewe of Gemini is presented as visiting royalty from the local area during the Keesler Medical Center’s 27th annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bay Breeze Event Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Krewe of Medics hosts a ball every year to give military personnel assigned to the Keesler Medical Center a taste of the South and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme of this year's ball was TV Icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrates 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball

Published Jan. 21, 2015
By Denise Landry
81st Medical Group

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Keesler Medical Center's Krewe of Medics held its 27th annual Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 17 at the Bay Breeze Event Center.

The theme of this year's ball was TV Icons. Attendees dressed as their favorite TV characters or formal dress to celebrate. The night started with cocktails and dinner with the royalty being introduced shortly afterwards.

Maj. Marlon Muthuveeran, 81st Medical Support Squadron medical readiness flight commander was crowned King and Sarah Jacobs, Krewe of Medic member, was crowned Queen.

The Krewe of Medics hosts a ball every year to give military personnel assigned to the Keesler Medical Center a taste of the South and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras.

The carnival ball is a formal party given by a krewe for its members and their guests. It consists of a royal court with a king, queen, dukes and duchesses who are presented in lavish costumes to an audience of invited guests. The more traditional balls present tableaux, which are staged pageants depicting stories, usually from mythology or history.

The night ended with band entertainment, dancing and the serving of king cake.