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  • Tops in Blue visits Keesler

    As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, Tops in Blue performed at the Levitow Training Support Facility Drill Pad for approximately 500 active duty, reserve and retired military members and their families Nov. 1.Established in 1953 by Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Alvin E. Reilly, Tops in Blue

  • AF Academy cadet presents LEAD program to Keesler Airmen

    A representative from the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, visited Keesler Oct. 31, to brief senior leaders and Airmen on the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development program.Founded in 1995, the LEAD program provides an opportunity for outstanding Airmen to attend the Air Force

  • Keesler to welcome JROTC for state drill competition

    Team Keesler is slated to host the Inaugural Mississippi Joint Service-Junior ROTC All Drill Competition in the 403rd Wing dual hangar Nov. 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.Approximately 800 Junior ROTC cadets and spectators will come to Keesler to battle for the best all-services Junior ROTC team for

  • News Service highlights Airmen in hometown newspapers

    The Defense Media Activity's Joint Hometown News Service allows service members across all branches to inform their families and local community of noteworthy events in their military careers.With more than 70,000 releases per year, the JHNS is responsible for sharing the accomplishments of Defense

  • Enlisted promotion system changes continue with weighted factor adjustments

    This January, changes to the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) will continue with adjustments to the scoring model for promotions to technical sergeant and below, all designed to help ensure job performance is the most important factor when evaluating and identifying Airmen for promotion.The