First advanced trauma life support course is conducted since Katrina

This month, the 81st Medical Group conducted its first advanced trauma life support course since it was suspended in August 2005 following Hurricane Katrina.Fifteen students -- physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants -- participated in the three-day course June 7-9.The training was

Change of command planned for CNATTU June 25

Cmdr. Cris Treharne turns over command of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit to Cmdr. Angie Walker, 11 a.m. June 25 at Welch Auditorium, followed by a reception at Vandenberg Community Center.Cmdr. Walker is reporting from Stennis Space Center, where she served as the deputy

Dark Knights win drill down battle

After finishing in second place overall in the 81st Training Group's first two drill downs of the season, the 338th Training Squadron Dark Knights charged ahead to take top honors Friday.The Dark Knights, last season's overall champs, took first place in open ranks and regulation drill and second

Voluntary separation pay for officers -- date to apply extended, multiplier reduced

The application period for eligible officers to apply for voluntary separation pay is extended through July 31, but the multiplier is lowered to 1½ times the authorized separation pay effective July 1."Unlike the past, we will not increase the multiplier; therefore, we highly encourage

New officer course boosts cyberspace transformation

The Air Force takes a significant step forward in its cyberspace training transformation Tuesday as Keesler launches the new undergraduate cyber training course for officers.The Air Force has programmed $11.7 million to establish the course, and about $7.6 million already has been executed to

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