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  • Here's process to sponsor visitors to Keesler

    What do I do if I want to sponsor a visitor to Keesler?Staff Sgt. Jason Moore, 81st Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the pass and identification office at the visitor center, has several recommendations.Sergeant Moore suggests either calling the pass and registration

  • Children's reading program lauded in new 'Joining Forces' initiative

    An 81st Medical Group pediatrician was quoted in an April 12 "Reach Out and Read" program news release announcing First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden unveiling the "Joining Forces" initiative to support military families at the White House.According to the release, "Joining Forces aims to

  • Keesler ramps up AFAF fundraising efforts

    Keesler is ramping up its efforts to bring in financial resources for the Air Force Assistance Fund before the May 6 deadline.As of Monday, Keesler has pledged $33,475, more than 40 percent of this year's goal of $83,109, according to 2nd Lt. Joshua Anson, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron, who

  • Keesler basketball star selected to Air Force team

    Not long ago, I had the opportunity to interview 1st Lt. Onyenma "Dan" Nwaelele at the Blake Fitness Center and catch up with someone whom I had watched play basketball through our days at the Air Force Academy.Nwaelele has continued to work at his basketball skills and has been selected to be on

  • 81st Training Group names January's top student, military training flight

    The 81st Training Group announced its student and military training flight for the month of January on Feb.16.Airman of the Month is Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Cregger, a student leader in the 332nd Training Squadron. Airman Cregger, who hails from Fredrick, Md., is a student in the precision

  • Chapel Hikes deliver food, good will to remote villages

    Joint Task Force-Bravo's Jan. 22 chapel hike was the third for Chaplain (Capt. ) Charles Seligman since his arrival to Soto Cano Air Base in October, but the base has been conducting these hikes since 2007.Chapel hikes allow members from Soto Cano Air Base to interact with Hondurans while providing