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  • Legal office reiterates guidelines for political activity, voting

    With elections just around the corner, it's time to review what federal employees can and can't do.These policies are based on the Hatch Act, 5 USC 7321-7325, and the Joint Ethics Regulation 5500.7R, Section 3, paragraph 6-300.Defense Department civilians may: Be candidates for public office in

  • Keesler gift cards offer shopping convenience

    In July, the 81st Force Support Squadron introduced gift cards for many of its facilities that are simple to purchase and easy to use."The overwhelming benefit of the new gift card is the convenience," said Frank Black, chief of community programs for the Air Force Services. "It takes the worry out

  • Illegal parking on base creates safety hazards

    Parking spots are sometimes hard to find at Keesler.Some drivers glance around and see an empty spot and pull right in if their vehicle fits. This haphazard method of parking is illegal.Legal parking spots are marked on both sides by white lines, either diagonal or horizontal, or a white "T".

  • Are you violating dress, appearance standards?

    The Air Force uniform simultaneously connects Airmen to one another and sets them apart from the rest of the population. Military uniforms draw the eye and cause observers to draw conclusions about that person, their service and the military in general. That's why it is so essential to make sure

  • Keesler kids head back to school

    It seems like summer just began -- and next week, Keesler kids will start heading back to school.Gerry Cross, 81st Force Support Squadron school liaison officer, said school starts Wednesday in the Jackson County school district.Other start dates:Aug. 4 -- Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Gulfport, Harrison

  • Programs target veterans for teaching careers

    A seminar on the Troops to Teachers program is 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday in Room 108A, Sablich Center.Troops to Teachers is valuable to people looking for a "second career" after military retirement, according to Lana Smith, community readiness consultant at the airman and family readiness center.Troops