Active shooter exercise coming June 21-22

Honoring Old Glory

June 12 is important day in base history

Even before there was an Air Force, there was a Keesler Field. This year, Keesler celebrates its 70th anniversary, making the base more than six years older than the service to which it belongs.June 12, 1941, the original 832-acre site was officially designated Air Corps Station No. 8, Aviation

HAWC offers budget-friendly, healthy choices using 'MyPlate'

June 2, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled its new food icon, MyPlate, which replaces MyPyramid as the government's key educational graphic for promoting healthy eating. MyPlate is a visual representation of a healthful place setting that emphasizes portion control, filling at least half of

America celebrates flag history

Tuesday is Flag Day, a celebration of the history of the American flag and a time to remember proper etiquette for its display.Flag Day recognizes the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States 234 years ago on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress meeting in

Dialysis offered at hospital

The 81st Medical Group Hospital again offers hemodialysis to patients requiring the care.The treatment has been available since the 81st Medical Operations Squadron dialysis unit reopened in November 2009 and increased service in March 2010.Hemodialysis removes waste products such as creatinine and