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  • 2nd Air Force has new command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. Oscar "Deno" Mackin is 2nd Air Force's new command chief.Mackin comes to Keesler via the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.He grew up in Springfield, Mo., and entered the Air Force in August 1985. Throughout his career the chief has served in various security

  • Dental clinic plans services for kids in need

    The 81st Dental Squadron dental clinic hosts "Give Kids A Smile" Day, 8-11 a.m. Feb. 22 The program provides children ages 3-12 years from active-duty and retired military families free dental services ranging from screenings to fillings and sealants as part of the national event.Pediatric dentist

  • Military OnceSource available to help with variety of life issues

    You may have noticed posters, flyers or even magnets placed around base advertising "Military One-Source" and wondered, "What is that?"This seems to be a common question and maybe that's because there's not a short definition. Military OneSource is a venue to provide help with a broad range of

  • Combined regimen reduces lower back pain

    A regimen of core strengthening exercises was no better than traditional sit-ups for preventing back pain in soldiers, according to a new University of Florida study. But combining both exercise programs with a brief educational session on back pain strategies did lower the incidence of treatment

  • Keesler doctor applies for patent for reconstructive biologic mesh

    Capt. (Dr.) Andrew Hall, currently a general surgery resident assigned to the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron, has applied for a patent for a medical product he developed while in fellowship training at the 81st Medical Support Squadron Clinical Research Laboratory.The application for

  • 81st LRS wins three individual AETC awards

    The 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron received three individual Air Education and Training Command awards for fiscal year 2011.The winners are:Airman 1st Class Kenneth Littlewolf, vehicle operations Airman of the year.Staff Sgt. Mirna Lujano, traffic management noncommissioned officer of the