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  • New base fire station is larger, stronger, safer

    Nearly 70 years after Keesler's original fire station was built, the base unveils its new fire emergency services facility June 23.From noon to 3 p.m., visitors may tour the new structure, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to Gary Pierson, deputy fire chief.Thirteen additions were

  • Self-defense classes offered at Dragon

    Two free self-defense courses are offered at Dragon Fitness Center next week by the sexual assault prevention and response office.Monday, June 21 -- 8-11 a.m., "Target Hardening" for women. This comprehensive training program on the dynamics of sexual assault incorporates several martial arts

  • New program being launched to eliminate sexual assault

    A new program piloted at Keesler 17 months ago that's intended to eliminate sexual assault is now being launched across the Air Force."Bystander intervention training is intended to assist in changing cultural norms to recognize situations where sexual assaults may occur and provide intervention

  • Wounded warrior brings message to Keesler

    More than 4½ years and 120 surgeries after an explosion in Afghanistan burned more than 80 percent of his body, Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro brought his story of determination, commitment and hope to Team Keesler June 10.Beating the oddsSergeant Del Toro spent three months in a coma after injuries he

  • Adams provides base with key representation

    In 2007, retired Col. Tom Adams began a four-year appointment as Area IX representative to the Air Force Retiree Council. Before his appointment, Mr. Adams served as deputy director of the Keesler Retiree Activities Office and was editor of the Keesler retiree and annuitant newsletter mailed to more

  • Council tackles retiree concerns

    The Air Force Retiree Council held its annual meeting last month to review topics such as pay and benefits, medical care, and base-level retiree activities and support.Retired Lt. Gen. Steven Polk and retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald Murray currently serve as council co-chairmen.