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  • U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Darrel Schrader, 81st Training Wing chaplain, delivers instruction to students for an "A Life-Mapping Experience" exercise during the Leadership Enhancement and Development Seminar inside the Airman Leadership School building at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Nov. 5, 2019. The three-day course, which is open to all supervisors, is meant to enhance effective communication, skillful interpersonal interaction and emotional intelligence in the military environment by using an active learning format that emphasizes discussion and minimizes lecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler LEADS: Making our leaders better

    Front line supervisors are vital to the Air Force mission. NCOs and lieutenants serve as role models and mentors to the Airmen under their supervision. The Leadership Enhancement Development Seminar was developed to further develop the skills of front line supervisors here at Keesler. “There was recognition that our front line supervisors weren’t
  • Members of the 338th Training Squadron regulation drill team performs during the 81st Training Group drill down on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 6, 2021. Airmen from the 81st TRG competed in a quarterly open ranks inspection, regulation drill routine and freestyle drill routine. While in training, Airmen are given the opportunity to volunteer to learn and execute drill down routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    81st TRG Airmen compete in drill down

  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb, commander of Air Education Training Command, presents the iChallenge first place Accelerate Change Award to Lt. Gen. James Hecker, Air University commander and president, during the iExpo award ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 6, 2021. The iChallenge was created to help inspire personnel around AETC to create new and innovative ways of completing the Air Force mission. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., put in place the Accelerate Change or Lose strategic approach in August 2020 to recognize the rapidly changing technology in the world and to encourage positive change in the Air and Space Forces. This action order has helped shape ideas presented during this year's iChallenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    AETC hosts first ever innovation challenge

    Air Education and Training Command announced the winners of the iChallenge during the Gathering of the Torch iExpo May 6 here.The iChallenge was created to help inspire personnel around AETC to create new and innovative ways of completing the Air Force mission. All competitors during the iChallenge competition had to ensure their innovations were
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    From mother to mother

    I was sitting at our dining room table as my mom brought in our dinner. “Watch this!” My brother announced as he gripped the edges of the table cloth.
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    Strength of the military spouse

    When I hear the words, “Military Spouse” my heart feels heavy. I know firsthand as an 81st Training Wing Key Spouse the highs and lows our resilient military spouses overcome and yet, they continue to rise at every challenge placed before them. They are the glue that holds their family together, make any house their home and reinvent themselves and
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Whiting, 81st Medical Group diagnostic imaging section chief, poses for a photo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 29, 2021. The Sacred Pipe of the Lakota Sioux in Whiting's grip is a symbolism for unity and transition of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly L. Mueller)

    Teaching understanding through heritage

    Having a population built with diverse backgrounds affords countless opportunities for growth not only as a force, but as a nation. “Heritage is a foundation and with a strong foundation the ceiling can be however high you want it to be,” said Master Sgt. David Whiting, 81st Medical Group diagnostic imaging section chief and Sicangu Lakota Oyate Tribe member. “Native Americans have been through so much over the years and yet, we are still here. That is something I teach to my children and others, life will be tough and throw many things on your path, but yet, you can overcome it all.”
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    SAPR: Cultivating a culture of dignity, respect

    “Protecting our people protects our mission,” said Glen Popejoy, 81st Training Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response manager. “We implement a sexual assault prevention program through the use of prevention training that focuses on consent, awareness, intervention and building healthy interpersonal relationship skills.”The SAPR program
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Heather Blackwell, 81st Training Wing commander, plants a tree in honor of Arbor Day along with a preschool class at the child development center during the Arbor Day Celebration at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 30, 2021. A proclamation was also read during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andre' Askew)

    Keesler celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting

  • Kenneth Leggett, 85th Engineering Installation Squadron engineer and Rugby Club president briefs Alton Richards, 85th EIS electronics engineer, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Rugby Club opportunities during the Keesler Club Day event at the Marina Park at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 29, 2021. The event consisted of a variety of clubs offering information about the benefits they have to offer Keesler personnel and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andre' Askew)

    Dragons connect at Keesler Club Day

  • Meddie Tuckey, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Gregory Tuckey, 338th Training Squadron instructor supervisor, poses for a photo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 27, 2021. Meddie wrote "Finding Happiness in Sadness", which was read at the base Arbor Day celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly L. Mueller)

    Deploying the power of happiness

    A single tear fell from her crystal blue eyes as she embraced her father, wishing him well on his deployment. She may have only been 7 years old, but she knew he was defending her way of life. “I remember how hard it was to say goodbye to my dad when he deployed last year, but I also learned a valuable lesson while he was gone,” said Meddie Tuckey, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Gregory Tuckey, 338th Training Squadron instructor supervisor. “I was inspired to share it with others.”
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