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  • OSF supports Keesler’s operations, training missions

    When Hurricane Irma was bearing down on the Caribbean, military aircraft in the storm’s path scrambled to escape to a safe haven. Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, answered the call of some of those aircraft, hosting 31 U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopters, seven HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters and

  • Keesler hosts Biloxi Chamber Morning Call

    Tech. Sgt. Kevin Owens, 336th Training Squadron instructor, shares his story about why he joined the Air Force during the Biloxi Chamber Morning Call at the Bay Breeze Event Center Sept. 28, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Local business and community leaders attended the event to

  • Keesler celebrates Air Force's 70th Birthday

    Airman Jacquelyn Gucciardi, 81st Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, and Retired Lt. Col. Dick Wilson, participate in a cake cutting ceremony during the U.S. Air Force 70th Birthday Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Sept. 16, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The event,

  • AFSA hosts POW/MIA Retreat Ceremony

    Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Fisher, 81st Training Group superintendent, delivers remarks during the POW/MIA Retreat Ceremony Sept. 15, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The event, hosted by the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 652, was held to raise awareness and pay tribute to all

  • MDG Airmen receive decon training

    Airman 1st Class D’Asia Nelson-Clark, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron surgical technician, and Airman 1st Class Andrew Long, 81st MSGS ophthalmology technician, wash a “patient” as they are moved through a decontamination tent during the 81st Medical Group integrated in-place patient

  • Never forgotten: vigil run honors POW/MIA

    Senior Master Sgt. Linford Smith, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron first sergeant, and Chief Master Sgt. Tommy Belcher, 81st MSGS superintendent, participate in Keesler’s POW/MIA 24-hour memorial run and vigil at the Crotwell Track Sept. 14, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The event