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  • 2021 Tax Filing Resources

    With the tax season approaching, here is a list of available resources for filing taxes at Keesler:Military OneSource – MilTaxMilTax is a suite of free tax services for the military community, including personalized support from tax consultants, easy-to-use tax preparation and e-filing software, and

  • A look back at 2021

    After a year of challenges from COVID-19 mitigation measures in 2020, 2021 presented the opportunity for Keesler to grow, connect and reach new heights together. Over the course of this year, the 81st Training Wing expanded the effectiveness of the training pipeline by introducing; the new

  • Fallen Warrior: Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter and Cpl. Jonathan Yale

    Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter and Cpl. Jonathan Yale served in the Sophia section of Ramadi, al Anbar, Iraq. While on duty, a truck rigged with explosives detonated, killing them both. The two died, but saved 150 of their Iraqi and American brothers-in-arms.Following investigation of the incident, a

  • Fallen Warrior: Edward McBride

    Edward McBride was born on December 20, 1930, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. After enlisting the Air Force Aviation Cadet Program in 1952, he commissioned to 2d Lt. and was awarded his pilot wings on June 16, 1953. McBride’s first duty location was at Itazuke Air Base, Japan. He next served with the