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  • AF Academy recruits local quarterback

    Col. C. Mike Smith, 81st Training Wing vice commander, speaks with Wayne Overman III, St. Martin High School senior and quarterback, during the school’s 2017 National Signing Day Feb. 1, 2017, St. Martin, Miss. Overman signed a letter of intent to attend the Air Force Academy and play football for

  • Krewe of Medics celebrate 29 years

    Senior Airman Natalie Malloy, 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron medical technician, and Staff Sgt. Quaci Allen, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron medical technician, dance down the aisle during a Mardi Gras float contest during the 29th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event

  • Local religious leaders visit Keesler Chapel

    Maj. Erskine Cook, 81st Inpatient Operation Squadron critical care department flight commander, provides a tour of Keesler Medical Center’s intensive care unit during a Clergy Day event Jan. 26, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Local religious organizations visited Keesler to build a stronger

  • LAST CALL: Physician Assistant Program seeks applicants by Jan. 30

    The Interservice Physician Assistant Program is accepting applications from active duty officers and enlisted Airmen through the end of January for the annual March selection boards.  1st Lt. Cindy Fernandez graduated from the program in October 2016. She was previously an enlisted member in

  • Tax Center open for appointments

    The Base Tax Office will open Jan. 23 to provide income tax return preparation services. The center staff provides customers their assistance free of charge primarily by appointment, though some walk-ins may be assisted based on availability.Tax preparation is done through the IRS Volunteer Income

  • Sailors, Marines work with Airmen as white ropes

    Sailors and Marines stationed at Keesler Air Force Base work with Airmen to support the 81st Training Wing Chaplain Corps through the White Rope Leadership Program. The program name came from the white aiguillette, or rope, worn by a service member who appointed to serve as a chapel assistant. “The