81st Medical Group selects ‘Star Performers’

The Keesler Top III has selected Senior Airman Jeremy Blakey, 81st Medical Support Squadron, for their Airman category "Star Performer" Award for January-March 2012.Master Sgts. Robert LeBlanc, 333rd Training Squadron and chairman of the Top III "Star Performer" program, and Mark Jegel, Mathes NCO

Exercise spotlights hurricane preparation

Comptroller training chief retires after 47 years

Sixty years ago, Jerry Haynes left his Illinois home to begin his military profession. He ended his Air Force career Monday with 21 years of active duty and 26 years of civil service."Mr. Haynes has been the backbone of comptroller training for many years," said Maj. Robin Smith, 335th Training

81st SFS issues reminder on proper base access

Keesler's security is the top priority for the 81st Security Forces Squadron's pass and identification team. It's their job to keep people who pose a potential threat on the other side of the base's perimeter fence.In January, the Air Force published its first-ever installation access instruction.

‘Guardians’ honored to fly with WWII heroes

April 24, two "Dragon Medics" were among the 64 volunteer guardians who escorted 94 veterans on the third Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight -- pediatric nurse Sylvia Jones and my sister-in-law, Joann Griggs, who works in pharmacy supply.The guardians served as companions for the flight's honorees.

Lab technicians gather to celebrate vital role

Laboratory technicians of Keesler Hospital's 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron join laboratory professionals across the nation to celebrate National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 22-28.The week honors laboratory professionals and the vital role they play in helping diagnose