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  • Solis STEPs up

    Master Sgt. Homer Solis, an instructor supervisor in the 338th Training Squadron's ground radio course, was promoted to his new rank Feb. 23 through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. A flight leader for the base honor guard, Sergeant Solis has been at Keesler for 3 ½ of his 16 ½ years

  • Blind bowling

    Keesler Medical Center's patient administration team put a novel spin to Warrior Training Feb. 12. According to team leader Capt. Brett Mazey, deputy commander of the 81st Medical Support Squadron Tricare operations and patient administration flight, the team went to Gaude' Lanes to take advantage

  • If the shoe fits ...

    Wearing proper running shoes can help prevent injuries, such as patellofemoral pain syndrome, shin splints and fasciitis. Feet are not all created alike. Some have low arches, others high arches -- few have normal arches. Normally, feet pronate (roll inward) slightly for shock absorption. Depending

  • Keesler News claims 5 awards

    The 81st Training Wing Public Affairs Office and Keesler News won five Air Education and Training Command media awards for 2008:  Staff Sgt. Carlos Rodriguez -- outstanding new print journalist, first place. Sergeant Rodriguez, a community relations specialist, also wrote a variety of stories for

  • Longtime nurse retires

    When Marguerite Jones left work Tuesday, she ended more than 36 years in federal service. Ms. Jones has been in nursing since completing training at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the early 70s. A practical nurse, she is ending her service in the Air Force Medical Genetics Center at