Salute to the Military Oct. 25

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce 33rd annual Salute to the Military is 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Convention Center in Biloxi.The guest speaker is Adm. Jonathan Greenert, chief of naval operations. For ticket information, call public affairs, 377-1179; or the

CFC update

As of Tuesday, the 81st Training Wing has pledged $136,897, or 79 percent, toward this year's Combined Federal Campaign goal of $136,897, according to 2nd Lt. Semira Moore, 81st Comptroller Squadron, CFC installation project officer.The drive began Sept. 1 and runs through Oct. 14. Pledges may be

Forest City, Air Force ink agreement for Keesler housing privatization

Forest City Military Communities and the Air Force, through the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment, signed the housing privatization agreement for Keesler and three other bases Sunday.FCMC Southern Group, LLC, was formed as a housing privatization venture for the development and

Local educator wins AFA award

Dr. Anja Comerford from Magnolia Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs is the Teacher of the Year for Air Force Association John C. Stennis Chapter 132."The award recognizes classroom teachers for accomplishments in involving students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and

Combat controller path goes through Keesler

Back in 2003, Staff Sgt. Robert Gutierrez was a student in the combat control operator course in the 334th Training Squadron.Master Sgt. Jacob Chandler, instructor supervisor for the course, provided a quick overview of the training path for combat controllers."All combat controllers start the

Time capsule marks Keesler’s 70th year