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  • Air Force changes military funeral honors requirements

    The Keesler Honor Guard is on track to perform more than 600 funeral details this year, in spite of the impact of sequestration on honor guard resources. In June, Air Force policy reverted to requiring a minimum of two personnel for retiree military funeral honor details, consistent with statute and

  • Air Force birthday celebration to be held Sept. 20

    The 81st Force Support Squadron will host an Air Force birthday celebration 4:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Triangle Parade Field.The event is open to Keesler personnel, students and family members of all ages.Amenities include food, music, activities, games, and prize give-aways. Tickets for

  • Dentistry residency program returns to Keesler

    The two-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program returned to Keesler July 1.Col. (Dr.) Michael Wajdowicz arrived the last week of June from Joint Base Lackland-San Antonio, Texas, to become AEGD residency director. He served as the training officer for the AEGD two-year program

  • Optometry clinic adopts new policy

    The 81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometry clinic has revamped its "acute/emergency red-eye problem" policy to better serve the Keesler community.Master Sgt. Jeremy Jackson, clinic NCO-in-charge, said the clinic will schedule appointments for these issues."Under the previous policy, acute

  • Patient kiosks open at Keesler Medical Center

    A new system of "patient kiosks" intended to simplify the sign-in process for both patients and staff is being installed throughout Keesler Medical Center.Vecna, the contractor that has provided the equipment, said the system is intended to reduce patient waiting times and lines and allows them to