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  • Keesler personnel volunteer to enforce law

    Master Sgt. Rodney Fisk and Maj. Troy Kirkbride believe in giving back to the community.Fisk, NCO-in-charge of education and training for the 81st Dental Squadron, has served as a member of the D'Iberville Police Department's Reserve Unit since January 2012 and just completed the Harrison County Law

  • Six difficult people and one “golden rule”

    My mother and father taught me the "golden rule" at an early age: Treat others as you want to be treated. When I was caught being disrespectful or, as my mother called it, "being ugly," timeouts weren't an option. I was given the opportunity to pick my own discipline from the tree in the backyard,

  • Keesler member swims, bikes, runs

    One of the top 12 male triathletes from the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy and Canadian forces competing in the annual Armed Forces Championships June 1, is from Keesler.Keesler's own Orthopaedic Surgeon, Maj. James Bales, is a two-time defending triathlon champion. The triathlon race was held at

  • Toilets aren't 'magical trash cans'

    Toilets are only intended to flush the three Ps - pee, poo and paper.That's the word from Robert Manter, CSC's utilities shop supervisor, who's responsible for dealing with sewer line clogs, pump and equipment damage and spills and overflows that can harm the environment and threaten public

  • Vehicle Operations drives Keesler's mission

    Ever wonder how Airmen without a vehicle get around base? Or how students on temporary duty get to class from off-base lodging? It involves wheels.The 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations flight plays a vital role in the daily mission at Keesler.The flight is in charge of all

  • Hurricane preparedness: after the storm

    The hurricane is over and the damage has been assessed. Now the question is, "What to claim or what not to claim?"The 81st Training Wing Comptroller Squadron and legal office offer the following information to answer common questions about entitlements and claims to assist Keesler members and

  • Before the storm: Prepare now for hurricane season

    Hurricane season begins June 1, and it could be a busy one according to this year's forecast of 8 to 10 hurricanes by leading tropical meteorologist Dr. Bill Gray with Colorado State University.While a person can try to predict the weather it certainly can't be controlled. However, what is in a

  • Keesler observes Mental Health Awareness Month

    May is the observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, and the goal for Keesler's mental health clinic is to get individuals aware of the importance of seeking help if problems arise. Military members are faced with unique challenges, and it's possible that they are more susceptible to stressors

  • Hurricane preparedness--Don't forget pets

    For many people, their pet is an integral part of their family.This is the case for Capt. Lisa L. Kostellic, 403d Mission Support Group executive officer, who owns a cat and two dogs. Her 10-year-old cat is from a shelter and her dogs, a German shepherd and Belgian Malinois, are three years old."I

  • Confinement facility focused on rehabilitation

    The room is very open with only a table, some chairs, lockers and bunks inhabiting it. Everything is lined up geometrically, beds made and shoes displayed meticulously; inspection ready.The 81st Security Forces Squadron confinement facility is fully equipped to house Keesler inmates for reformation