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  • Keesler celebrates anniversary of teal rope program

    The technical training environment is a constantly moving machine, widely powered by the Airmen that comprise it. Different leadership categories are designated with colored ropes of which the sexual assault prevention and response office "Teal Rope" is the newest.The first 42 members of the 81st

  • "Campaign to Zero" starts at Keesler

    The Triangle is a unique environment where young men and women learn their Air Force jobs and what it means to be an Airman in a short amount of time. A large portion of teaching good Airmanship is the proper handling of sexual assault and alcohol abuse.The 81st Training Group kicked off its new

  • Flu vaccine available for eligible personnel

    The 81st Medical Operations Squadron Immunizations Clinic has received almost all influenza doses for the Keesler community and is providing the vaccine to eligible persons."The clinic is open to all active-duty, dependents, retirees and Department of Defense employees," said Maj. (Dr.) Tyson Brown,

  • Marine Portraits: Instructor gives his life to service

    Establishing a truly resilient lifestyle is contingent on finding a purpose, something that drives an individual to succeed and strive for greatness. Some find their outlet easier than others. In the case of Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Lambert, the urge to volunteer has been ingrained from a

  • 81st DS gets orofacial pain specialist

    A new member of the 81st Dental Squadron staff offers care not previously available at Keesler.Col. (Dr.) Sara Dixon arrived here in mid-August from Joint Base Lackland-San Antonio, Texas, to assume duties as director of the orofacial pain clinic. She also is a member of the faculty for the two-year

  • Chief Thomas brings fresh experience to Keesler

    Arriving at a new base with a new job title can bring a slew of opportunity and reprioritization, especially for high-ranking personnel.Chief Master Sgt. Farrell Thomas, the new 81st Training Wing command chief, comes to Keesler from Washington, D.C, where he was the special assistant to the Chief

  • Personnel apprenticeship fostered at Keesler

    It's the responsibility of all Airmen to keep track of their own career progression, but there is also an Air Force Specialty Code dedicated to such support. The 335th Training Squadron instructs personnel specialists to oversee Airmen career development, job specialties, promotions and training

  • Rebuilding the body with the human performance course

    The main workout area of the Dragon Fitness Center is a wide-open space with weights along the sides and a series of pull-up bars resembling a jungle gym at the back. Entering without prior knowledge can be intimidating, especially when some of the weights available look like cannonballs with

  • Airman Portrait: flight chief rises through ranks as single parent

    Raising children is a tough job, and single parenthood, especially for military members, can be twice as hard.But imagine being a senior airman who suddenly finds himself as a single dad with four children, 3 years old and under - and all in diapers.That's what happened in 1996 to Senior Airman Dave

  • Gen. Higby takes charge

    Brig. Gen. Patrick Higby, 81st Training Wing commander, has spent two weeks touring various squadrons under his command to integrate himself with the base mission, operations and personnel.Higby is familiar with command at various levels, so these immersions were mostly about displaying what makes