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  • Keesler instructor overcomes testicular cancer

    Prevention has always been a key focus for women's health, particularly monthly breast self examinations and annual PAP tests to screen for cervical cancer. But what kind of reminders do men receive to take care of their health -- particularly young men in the prime of their lives?Staff Sgt. Brian

  • Nurse cherishes experience of Marine Corps Marathon

    Kristin Reed almost met her goal of finishing the Oct. 31 Marine Corps Marathon infour hours, 30 minutes. Reed, one of almost 22,000 runners, finished the Washington, D.C. event in 4:38.Reflecting on her participation, Reed, a nurse in the 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron, said, "The experience

  • Gators win Commander’s Trophy at fall festival

    The 334th Training Squadron Gators showed the same fierce competitiveness in the sports arena as they did in the drill down arena by claiming the 81st Training Wing Commander's Trophy Nov. 11 at Keesler's Fall Festival.The Gators, who won four of the five 81st Training Group drill competitions

  • Keesler nurse wins education award

    Maj. Amber Barker, 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron, has received the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses 2010Award of Excellence in Education "for her commitment to educating patients and fellow health-care providers in an effort to improve patient health and the delivery

  • Former MTL coordinates recovery care program

    During Dan Ransom's 26-year military career, he spent two decades teaching professional military education and serving as a military training leader. Those responsibilities gave him valuable skills for his civilian job as Keesler's coordinator for the Air Force Recovery Care for Wounded, Ill and