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June 23, 2017
Keesler,Biloxi firefighters complete rescue training

Members of the Keesler and Biloxi Fire Departments participate in confined space rescue operations training in the Keesler Medical Center June 16, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Keesler hosted the advanced rescue certification training course, which consisted of confined space rescue, high
June 6, 2017
Keesler, Mississippi leadership hold announcement ceremony for new base gate

Base leaders, along with community and state officials, gathered to announce construction of a new main gate here, June 1. The estimated $37 million project will be at the intersection of Forrest Avenue and Division Street, and take approximately two years to complete. Mark Malone, 81st
June 5, 2017
Biloxi recognizes Col. Edmondson

A “Col. Michele Edmondson Day” proclamation sits on display at Biloxi City Hall during a recognition ceremony for Col. Michele Edmondson, 81st Training Wing commander, May 30, 2017, in Biloxi, Miss. The Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich hosted the ceremony, during a Biloxi city council meeting, to
May 5, 2017
Keesler personnel participates in National Day of Prayer

An attendee of the City of Biloxi’s 66th Annual Observance National Day of Prayer at Biloxi City Hall May 4, 2017, Biloxi, Miss., holds one of the programs associated with the event. The National Day of Prayer is an annual national observance dating back to a call in a joint resolution of Congress
April 27, 2017
Volunteers get recognized by Biloxi mayor

Keesler Fishbowl Student Ministry Center members receive the 2017 Military Group Volunteer of the Year award during the 34th Annual Biloxi Volunteer Recognition Awards at the Frank Gruich Community Center Apr. 25, 2015, in Biloxi, Miss. The event is held each year to recognize military members and
Dec. 14, 2016
81st Training Group 5K “Toys for Tots” run

Family members and 81st Training Group leadership pose for a photo with toy donations after a 5K “Toys for Tots” run, Dec. 11, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The 5K run supported the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, which collects and distributes toys in the community.