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  • Keesler congratulates Chief Master Sergeant selects

    A promotion certificate for Senior Master Sgt. Larry Jackson, 81st Operations Support Flight superintendent, sits on display at the air traffic control tower Dec. 14, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Base leadership visited the work centers of three Keesler senior NCOs to recognize and

  • Ceremonial guardsman honors families, flag

    The U.S. flag is known to represent many different ideas and values like freedom, liberty and the American dream. However, when the flag is folded and handed to a loved one during a funeral, it can create entirely new feelings for both the receiver and giver.Staff Sgt. Anthony O’Conner-Geiling,

  • Planning a safe winter holiday season

    Although Keesler Air Force Base generally isn’t impacted by winter weather, as many members of Team Keesler travel, celebrate and decorate during the holiday season, it’s important to be aware of the possible risks the holiday season may bring with it. The 81st Training Wing Safety Office has a few

  • New golf course tees making driving range simple, fun

    A new addition to the Bay Breeze Golf Course is helping make the game of golf more enjoyable and rewarding for novice and experienced players.  Power Tees, an automated ball teeing system, aims to help regular golfers improve their game, swing and to attract young golfers to the course.  Keesler is

  • Life after loss: One Air Force family’s journey to recovery

    Nine months ago, Air Force Lt. Col. Melchizedek “Kato” Martinez, a career tactical communications officer, was welcomed home from another combat deployment, a constant in the Martinez family. His wife, Gail, along with their four children, had planned a family retreat to their second home, the one

  • 81st Training Group 5K “Toys for Tots” run

    Family members and 81st Training Group leadership pose for a photo with toy donations after a 5K “Toys for Tots” run, Dec. 11, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The 5K run supported the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, which collects and distributes toys in the community.