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  • Keesler member aces 120-yard drive

    Ed Simpson Sr., who traded his basketball for a golf ball when he retired from active duty in 2008, landed his first hole-in-one at the Bay Breeze Golf Course March 13.Simpson, facilities resource manager for the 81st Training Support Squadron, was golfing after work with retired Senior Master Sgt.

  • Keesler conducts disease containment exercise

    An exercise conducted here Feb. 27, tested the 81st Training Wing's Disease Containment Plan for mass prophylaxis point of distribution capability.The scenario included a steep rise in the number of patients with flu-like symptoms and the medical group distributing large quantities of influenza

  • 81st FSS prepares families for deployments

    The 81st Force Support Squadron held Operation Hero March 8, for base personnel and their families.Operation Hero is a bi-annual event that helps familiarize military family members with deployed environments, equipment and activities."It lets kids see what their parents may do in a deployed

  • AF Honor Guard Drill Teams reveals new routine for Keesler

    The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team unveiled their new routine for upcoming season at the Triangle Drill Pad here, March 7. The 81st Training Group was in attendance along with other members of Team Keesler.The drill team spent a month at Keesler training and learning the new routine for the year.

  • Medical Center selected for new treatment procedure

    Keesler Medical Center is one of only 25 medical treatment facilities in the nation selected as a site for a new coronary artery disease (CAD) treatment procedure.The "Diamondback 360® Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System" (OAS) uses a diamond-tipped orbiting drill that sands away calcium in