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  • State of medical care, training healthy again

    Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Doug Robb led wide-ranging improvements to patient care since assuming command of the 81st Medical Group and Keesler Medical Center in July 2007. The medical center continued its monumental recovery from the effects of Hurricane Katrina, increasing numbers and varieties of

  • Instructor earns Bronze Star

    The global war on terror came into clear focus for the 81st Training Group March 20 as one of its own was honored for bravery in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sgt. Michael McCormick, a combat control instructor in the 334th Training Squadron, was presented the Bronze Star Medal with valor by Lt.

  • Keesler claims 2 weather awards

    Two Keesler weather professionals have been recognized with Air Education and Training Command awards for 2007: Jerry Farley, an instructor in the 335th TRS, was recognized as outstanding civilian for his past performance as a meteorological technician in the 81st Operations Support Flight weather

  • 2 base legal officials earn 2nd Air Force recognition

    Two 81st Training Wing legal professionals are 2nd Air Force award winners for 2007. Richard Brock, chief of the civil law division, won the Wrightson Award in the civilian attorney category. Ronnie Reagan, adverse actions paralegal, won the Vague Award in the legal service civilian

  • Post-Katrina medical training reaches milestone

    Feb. 28, Keesler Medical Center graduated its first cardiopulmonary apprentice Phase II class since Hurricane Katrina. Maj. (Dr.) Steve Kindsvater, chief of 81st Medical Operations Squadron cardiovascular services, presented certificates to Airmen 1st Class Stephen Monaco and Christopher West and

  • 3 earn logistics readiness awards

    Three Keesler team members have received Air Education and Training Command logistics readiness awards for 2007. Airman 1st Class Michael Freed, 81st Supply and Transportation Squadron, won the award in the airman category. Airman Freed was recognized for his performance in preparing his unit for