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  • ROTC cadets get birds-eye view of Air Force life

    Sixty ROTC cadets have been getting an introduction to "the real Air Force" this summer while they're at Keesler for Aerospace 100 special training, commonly referred to as the ASSIST program. Three sessions with 12 cadets each took place during June. Two more sessions are July 10-14 and 17-21. Other sessions are being held at Altus Air Force Base,

  • Base bids farewell to canine cop

    The 81st Security Forces Squadron bid farewell to a special team member Tuesday  during a memorial service at Larcher Chapel. Bruno, one of Keesler's military working dogs for almost seven years, had to be euthanized July 18 due to a severe debilitating disease of the lower back, according to Staff Sgt. Erik Castro, noncommissioned officer of the

  • Mobile training team deploys to Kuwait

    Tech. Sgt. Steve Foley and Staff Sgt. Mike Harvell aren't packing light for a six-week trip to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The six equipment cases they need to take training to the war fighters weigh in at more than 1,400 pounds.Sergeants Foley and Harvell are members of one of the 333rd Training Squadron's mobile training teams that take diverse global

  • Surgical services return to Keesler Medical Center

    As inpatient services returned to Keesler Medical Center Aug. 15, members of the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron were prepared to put their skills to work. A nine-person team performed the first surgery in the facility since Hurricane Katrina forced the Air Force's second largest medical center to shut down Aug. 29, 2005. Among the staff were two

  • Combat control training -- limitless challenges

    Combat control training students must test their physical fitness limits and mental sharpness to complete the combat control operator course in the 334th Training Squadron.Combat controllers are highly-trained Air Force personnel who complete the same training as all air traffic controllers. Before arriving at Keesler, combat control students have

  • Base officials spell out plan for Oak Park

    A recent town hall meeting provided about 50 residents of the neighborhood adjoining Oak Park military family housing with an update on Keesler's immediate and long-range plans for the area.  Oak Park was slammed by Hurricane Katrina's storm surge from Biloxi's Back Bay, destroying many homes and flooding others. High winds toppled trees that

  • Initial timeline set for building 1,067 base homes

    An initial timeline is in place for construction of 1,067 new housing units at Keesler.The $287.8 million contract was awarded Sept. 22. The target date for completion is April 22, 2010. Michael Watson, Air Education and Training Command housing program manager, gave a briefing on the project at Keesler Oct. 31.The largest military housing

  • Keesler Designated Tree City USA For 13th Time

    Not even Hurricane Katrina could keep Keesler from being named a Tree City USA for the 13th year in a row. The recognition is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. The organizations provide direction, technical assistance and focus public attention

  • Keesler Hosts Mississippi Special Olympics

    Back in August 2005, when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, including Keesler, it seemed doubtful that the base would be able to host the annual event for the 21st year in a row. The weekend of May 5-7 included temperatures in the 70s, very little rain and most importantly for Keesler it featured the 2006 Mississippi Special Olympic State

  • NCOIC of Optometry uses Hurricane fund money to buy clothes for his family

    A Keesler master sergeant used money from the Katrina assistance fund to clothe his family in the aftermath of the massive storm.  Master Sergeant Stanley Hardin, who is currently the acting Aerospace medical Squadron Superintendant, received $500 dollars from the hurricane assistance fund.  Before the storm, Sergeant Hardin, who was then the NCOIC
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