Fallen Warrior: Pvt. Thomas Lee

For our Fallen Warrior commemoration this week, we remember U.S. Army Pvt. Thomas Lee, 1st Cavalry Division soldier, a 20 year old native of Dalton, Georgia.Lee was serving in Mosul, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. On May 29, 2009, Lee lost his life after an explosive device struck his

New Keesler gate construction complete

Mathies NCOA hosts open house

The Mathies NCO Academy has taken their training beyond the classroom by hosting an open house for Keesler’s senior leadership on May 19.The event educated leadership on the training newly promoted technical sergeants receive throughout the 25-day course.

Retreat ceremony closes out Police Week

American rapper visits Keesler

Fallen Warrior: Maj. Edward McBride

For our Fallen Warrior commemoration this week, we remember U.S. Air Force Maj. Edward McBride, 1131st Special Activities Squadron pilot.McBride was a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi who served during the Vietnam War. He initially enlisted for a year before going through the aviation cadet