Keesler initiatives presented at Caring for People Forum

The Air Force's 2012 Caring for People Forum concluded Sept. 27 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., with a presentation of initiatives to members of the Air Force's Community Action Information Board and Integrated Delivery System.Jackie Pope, 81st Force Support Squadron airman and family readiness center

Keesler's hospital prepares for flu season

Keesler's hospital is gearing up for flu season.The flu is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs. Illness can be mild to severe and most people are sick for about a week. Influenza typically results in bad headaches, fever, sore throat, cough, congestion, aches and pains. Every year in the

Fire prevention week 2012

Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the 1871 tragedy that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began Oct. 8, but did most of the damage Oct. 9, 1871. According to

Mammography saves lives

It's October again and time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It may seem that breast cancer is on the rise but actually the death rate from breast cancers are down significantly from 10 years ago, almost 60 percent from

Gators win intramural soccer title

Revised "off-limits" list released

An updated off-limits establishment list was signed by Keesler's base commander, Sept. 10. The following establishments have been declared "off-limits" to all armed forces personnel by the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board:Biloxi -- Ya-Ya's at 2751 Pass Rd.Pascagoula -- Bunksmall Apartments at