Unique indoor training tower enhances airfield systems course

Construction is finished on a 40-foot tower in Matero Hall which provides an all-weather climbing training facility for airfield systems apprentice students in the 338th Training Squadron. A team from the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron built the structure, which should be ready for use next

Veteran tributes labor of love for base volunteer

Military veterans have served this country with courage and dedication. Their sacrifices have been vital to our nation's freedom and way of life. Erich Anderson has created a Web site to make sure their service will always be remembered. The Veteran Tributes Web site is nonprofit, noncommercial,

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Dragon of the Week

Name -- Airman 1st Class Aric Schneeberger Position -- firefighter Time in Air Force -- one year Time at Keesler -- four months Noteworthy -- received a coin from Air Education and Training Command's command chief master sergeant Why did you join the Air Force? educational benefits Hometown -- San

Energy-saving program needs catchy new name

What's in a name?Sometimes everything. The 81st Training Wing needs your help in coming up with a new name for the plug load reduction program. "The name 'plug load' is an accurate, yet forgettable term that accounts for up to 25 percent of the electrical energy consumed in an office setting or

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