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  • 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

  • Keesler diversifies high school students’ career choices

    Ten Mississippi gulf coast high schools participated in the fourth annual science, technology, engineering and mathematics diversity outreach day Sept. 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. here.The purpose of the event was to educate students on the opportunities the Air Force can provide and inspire them

  • 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

  • Master sergeants to use 2015 promotion study guide for testing

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Master sergeants testing for promotion in the 18E8 promotion cycle will use the 2015 versions of Air Force Handbook 1 and professional development guide as study reference material, effective immediately. The new study material slated to be released this year

  • Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018

    You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE