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  • 81st TRW celebrates Eid al-Fitr

    The Saudi Liaison Office held an Eid al-Fitr celebration for Keesler personnel and foreign students at the Bay Breeze Community Center July 28.Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, but the celebration was open to all faiths."I'm pleased and honored to see people

  • 81st MDG undergoes multiple command changes

    Col. Cherri' Shireman will accept command of the 81st Medical Operations Squadron from acting commander Lt. Col. (Dr.) Nicholas Conger during an assumption of command ceremony at 9 a.m. June 27 in front of Keesler Medical Center. Col. (Dr.) Tom Harrell, 81st Medical Group commander, will officiate.

  • KMC nurses host chapter meeting

    Keesler Medical Center's operating room nurses hosted the local Association of Operating Room Nurses Chapter meeting in the Back Bay Tower operating room waiting area April 10. Thirty-four nurses representing eight Coast hospitals and surgery centers attended."This was the largest group ever to

  • Keesler's smallest group makes sentimental trek

    It is said, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." For the 602nd Training Group (Provisional), their first step began here with an 84-mile ruck march to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Miss. The members of the 602 TRG(P) embarked on this journey April 2, in

  • Keesler is AETC leader in energy, water usage savings

    Keesler is a leader in the Air Force's continuing efforts to lessen energy and water usage, according to William Stevenson, base energy manager."Every Keesler Airman, civilian employee and contractor can help to ensure that important resources are protected through energy-conscious actions in

  • Keesler team researches stroke prevention

    Keesler Medical Center's cardiovascular team is embarking on a research trial aimed at stroke prevention.Led by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Steve Kindsvater, commander of the 81st Medical Operations Squadron cardiovascular/pulmonary flight, the trial began in July. The team is seeking 320-350 patients over age