Distance learning offers unbeatable return for time spent

Anthony Woitalla found the perfect vehicle to further his professional education while maintaining his duties at Keesler -- the Air Command and Staff College distance learning program. On the civilian side, Mr. Woitalla is the 338th Training Squadron's training development element chief. On the

Trainer tackles Squadron Officer School.

Attending Squadron Officer School is Joel Riley's latest accomplishment as a civilian trainer in the 334th Training Squadron. Mr. Riley, an instructional system specialist in the airfield operations training flight, has spent 13 years at Keesler. He joined the civilian ranks nearly eight years ago

Marina repairs begin

Work at the Keesler Marina began in mid-September as part of a $1,946,688 contract for Hurricane Gustav repairs. The storm caused damage at Keesler in August 2008, according to John Myhre, construction manager for the project from Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast. The repairs, which

Combined Federal Campaign begins

It's time to give and make a difference as this year's Combined Federal Campaign kicks off today and runs through Oct 31. The kickoff breakfast is 8 a.m. Monday at the Dragon's Lair sponsored by the 81st Training Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Ian Dickinson. The cost for breakfast is $6, with seats

World Wide Day of Play

Cyber Training Stands Up

On Monday, Keesler opens its physical - and virtual - doors to the first students in its new cyber schoolhouse. The expected 95 students will be the first to be trained for duties in a more resourceful and practical route in what's been called the largest training development effort Air Education