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  • Fireworks follies can ruin 4th of July celebrations

    The lingering drought in south Mississippi makes fireworks a dangerous proposition for Independence Day. James Palmer, Keesler's fire prevention chief, stressed that fireworks are strictly prohibited on base and in surrounding cities, but fireworks continue to be sold in Harrison and Jackson

  • Medics brings humanitarian aid to El Salvador

    Team Keesler lead a dozen deployed medics to El Salvador for a recent humanitarian mission. Seven team members were from the 81st Medical Group: Col. (Dr.) Kathleen Elmer, 81st Medical Operations Squadron (dermatologist), Lt. Col. Richard Rowe, 81st MDG (team planner), Maj. (Dr.) Eric Flake, 81st

  • Social media explored to further Keesler's mission

    Keesler News staff The 81st Training Wing is exploring social media tools to publicize theAir Force story and further Keesler's mission. Senior Airman Eric Summers of the wing's public affairs staff participated in a conference called Social Media for the Defense Department and Government, June

  • Physical training gear wear policy outlined

    Col. Ian Dickinson, 81st Training Wing commander, issued a memorandum Monday outlining Keesler's physical training gear wear policy. The policy standardizes the wear of the Air Force physical training gear, which is mandatory during organized PT. Its intent is to ensure all personnel wearing PT gear