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  • Nurse recalls dawn of Romanian democracy

    It's not often a person is able to witness the birth of democracy, but 2nd Lt. Margareta Beg is proud to say she has. The lieutenant, a nurse with the 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron medical inpatient flight, is a native of Romania, which until 1989 was a Communist dictatorship ruled by Nicolae

  • New shopping complex taking shape

    Construction of Keesler's new $61.9 million shopping complex has passed the midway point. The new structure, which will house a new base exchange, commissary and mall area, will replace facilities flooded by Hurricane Katrina. The project began in May 2007, and building completion is anticipated

  • Base prepares for Financial management transformation

    The 81st Comptroller Squadron's back office processing begins its move to the Air Force Financial Services Center Jan. 23 as part of the largest financial management transformation in Air Force history. The transition is designed to be nearly seamless to customers. Bases that have already migrated

  • NCO selected for Medical Services Corps

    Tech. Sgt. Brandee Thompson is trading her stripes for silver bars. Sergeant Thompson, 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron pharmacy technician, was selected for the Medical Service Corps program in December and reports to Commissioned Officer Training at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.,

  • New Matero Hall climbing tower will enhance training opportunities

    Construction begins soon in Matero Hall on a new indoor climbing tower for airfield systems apprentice students in the 338th Training Squadron. The 2E1X2 airfield systems career field maintains airfield, landing, weather and communications systems. Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Nelson, career field

  • It’s all in the genes: Genetics center’s volume triples in two years

    The Air Force Medical Genetics Center, located at Keesler Medical Center, offers state-of-the-art services to eligible Department of Defense patients. According to Capt. Mona Nelson, 81st Medical Operations Squadron genetics flight commander, the center "provides focused genetic services relating to