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  • Keesler congratulates newest chief selects

    At 8 a.m. November 18, 2010 the Air Force announced the names of 504 members that were selected for the rank of chief master sergeantsThree senior master sergeants from Keesler were among the few to achieve this rank. The selectees sre:CMS(S) Lisa Boothe, 81st Comptrollers SquadronCMS(S) Thomas

  • New commander takes reins of Air Education and Training Command

    Gen. Edward A. Rice took command of Air Education and Training Command from Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz during a ceremony here today."The set of activities for which the United States Air Force is responsible is extremely complex," said General Rice, who previously commanded U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air

  • 7 Keesler nurses selected for AFMS education programs

    Col. Allison Plunk, 81st Medical Group chief nurse, announced Oct. 22 seven group nurses have been selected for Air Force Medical Service Developmental Education Programs.They are: 2nd Lt. Jennifer Danielson , critical care trauma nursing fellowship; Capt. Steven Gautreaux, master's degree in

  • AETC commander to retire after 37 years of service

    The commander of Air Education and Training Command, Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, will retire in the grade of general effective Jan. 1, Air Force officials announced today, culminating more than 37 years of commissioned service. His retirement ceremony is Nov. 17.Among his many accomplishments as AETC

  • Warrior Care Month: 'Wounded Warrior Walk"

    Keesler AFB celebrates Warrior Care Month during November.The second annual "Wounded Warrior Walk" is slated for Nov. 13 on the Ocean Springs-Biloxi Bridge. The walking or running starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 11. Donations will be accepted as they were last year with all proceeds going to local