Keesler 75th anniversary wraps-up with gala

The 81st Training Wing is wrapping-up the yearlong celebration of the installation’s 75th anniversary with a gala Nov. 4 at the Bay Breeze Event Center.The gala, which will have a 1940s-1950s theme, begins at 6 p.m. and includes live entertainment, wine tasting and catering by a variety of local

Ghouls and dragons take over Marina Park

Carlos Hurtado Jr., son of retired Master Sgt. Carlos Hurtado Sr., portrays a doctor as he checks the vital signs of the 336th Training Squadron red wolf mascot during Ghouls in the Park at Marina Park Oct. 28, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Ghouls in the Park featured a zombie bus, a

MTL course develops new curriculum

The Air Force’s only Military Training Leader Course is doubling from a two-week to a four-week class to provide graduates with a more robust skill-set beginning Oct. 24, 2016. “We’re providing our new MTLs great leadership training with this revamped curriculum,” said Mullen. “We’re excited and

Governor visits Keesler

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant walks to base operations, Oct. 25, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. During his visit at Keesler, Bryant received a 333rd Training Squadron cyber briefing and a windshield tour of the new entry gate project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue/Released)

Local 1st graders visit defenders, firefighters

Members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron provide a tazing demonstration to Jeff Davis Elementary School first graders during a field trip to the 81st SFS Oct. 28, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The children also toured the Keesler Fire Department where they received a demonstration on

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