Main exchange ready for holidays

The early bird gets the worm, and this holiday season is no different. The main exchange opens at 4 a.m. Nov. 28 to kick off an early start for three days of savings. The store features all the high-demand popular items from flat screen high-definition televisions, to computers, laptops and the

Dark Knights’ commander earns public affairs award

Lt. Col. John Thomas, commander of the 338th Training Squadron, has received the annual "Best of the Best" award from the Air Force Public Affairs Alumni Association. The annual award for 2007 recognizes the outstanding officer, civilian or enlisted person from all nominated band members,

Keesler loses veteran firefighter

Keesler fire inspector Ernie Snyder died unexpectedly Nov. 11 at a hospital in Mobile, Ala. "Ernie was a firefighter's firefighter and will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to have met him," said J.D. Donnett, Keesler's fire emergency services chief. Mr. Snyder, 49, a native of Wood County,

Expo for veterans

Families invite Airmen for Thanksgiving

Monday is the deadline for people to sign up for the chapel's Home Away from Home program for nonprior service Airmen. Host families volunteer to provide a holiday meal for two or more students. Active-duty, civil service and retirees are invited to participate. Tech. Sgt. Lerry Forester, 81st

She’s preserving Keesler’s heritage

What did you want to be when you grew up? Doctor, lawyer, teacher, rock star, racecar driver, pro football player ... the possibilities go on and on. It's unlikely that "historian" was on anyone's list, not even for Tasha Hairston, who became the 81st Training Wing's historian in June. "I was always