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  • 'Cease the Grease' aims to unclog drains, protect environment

    Keesler is fighting a battle against FOG - fats, oils and grease."Cease the Grease" kicked off on Earth Day in April to inform the Keesler community about the harmful effects of pouring grease and other hazardous materials down the drain.  Partners in the campaign are the 81st Mission Support Group,

  • CFC helps Airman's family during time of need

    Each year, the CFC raises hundreds of thousands of dollars across the federal government for charities dedicated to helping families in need. This year the CFC runs from Oct. 1 through Nov. 14.Each year, Maj. David Young, 336th Training Squadron commander shares the story of two CFC organizations

  • Keesler demolitions reduce costs, save energy

    Going ... going ... gone!Large open areas where buildings used to be are part of Keesler's evolving landscape. Old and outdated structures with failing mechanical systems and environmental issues are being leveled to save energy, reduce aircraft movement hazards, and cut maintenance and operating

  • Beating the odds: 81st CS lead wheels his way to the top

    (This feature is part of a series that focuses on an exceptional member of Team Keesler who excels in their job despite the adversities they've faced.)He was the victim of a mountaintop helicopter crash in Colorado while on a skiing trip with three of his friends. William "Billy" Harrison said it

  • Transition GPS helps chart civilian careers

    A GPS, or global positioning system, helps people find their paths in the world.  The Defense Department's Transition GPS helps departing military members chart their courses for civilian careers.Transition GPS - for goals, plans and success - is a weeklong program that updates and strengthens the

  • FOCUS program fortifies family resiliency

    Keesler families should be aware of a stress and resiliency program specific for them, known as FOCUS.Families OverComing Under Stress, a program of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, is designed for military families, couples and children facing ongoing stress and change. It promotes family

  • Chaplain follows 'coincidence' to Keesler

    The colonel was on a temporary duty assignment for training, as he has been many times before. It wasn't a long stay, and he didn't know anyone on base, but when he stopped by the base exchange, he ran into an old friend who happened to also be TDY for only a day and happened to stop by the

  • Keesler Airmen triumph at AF Marathon, contribute to charity

    It's no small feat to run a marathon. Comprising of an impressive 26.2 miles, marathons aren't for the faint of heart. Weeks and weeks of training, altered sleeping and eating habits and stress on the body all culminate in a king-sized run many will never even consider taking on.Senior Airman Martin

  • Hospital housekeepers uphold KMC cleanliness

    They are a critical element of the Keesler Medical Center team.The 50 members of the medical center's housekeeping staff are tasked with ensuring the main facility and outlying buildings of the medical center campus, which adds to almost 1 million square feet, are maintained at the utmost degree of