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Krewe of Medics celebrate 30 years

The 2018 Krewe of Medics Royalty Court pose for a photo during the 30th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Feb. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme for this year's ball was Read It-Be It. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrate 30 years

Members of the 81st Medical Operations Squadron portray the cast of The Wizard of Oz as they dance down the aisle during a Mardi Gras float contest at the 30th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Feb. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme for this year's ball was Read It-Be It. The 81st MDOS won first place in the float contest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrate 30 years

Members of the 81st Medical Operations Squadron portray munchkins from The Wizard of Oz during the 30th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Feb. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme for this year's ball was Read It-Be It. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrate 30 years

Senior Master Sgt. David Alvarado, 81st Inpatient Operation Squadron superintendent, dressed as a white walker from The Game of Thrones during the 30th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Feb. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme for this year's ball was Read It-Be It. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrate 30 years

Capt. Melodee Jackson, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron, waves to the crowd after being named the 2018 Krewe of Medics queen during the 30th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Feb. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme for this year's ball was Read It-Be It. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrate 30 years

Col. Jeannine Ryder, 81st Medical Group commander, crowns Airman John Shelby, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutics Squadron, as the 2018 Krewe of Medics king as Chief Master Sgt. Julie Bottroff, 81st MDG superintendent, looks on during the 30th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Feb. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme for this year's ball was Read It-Be It. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrate 30 years

Members of the 81st Dental Squadron pose for a photo as they portray the cast of Harry Potter during the 30th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Feb. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme for this year's ball was Read It-Be It. The 81st DS won first place in the costume contest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrate 30 years

Members of the 81st Inpatient Operation Squadron portray the Game of Thrones cast as they make their way down the aisle during a Mardi Gras float contest at the 30th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Feb. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme for this year's ball was Read It-Be It. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrate 30 years

Senior Airman Rashawn Thompson, 81st Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, dressed as the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz, dances down the aisle during a Mardi Gras float contest at the 30th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Feb. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme for this year's ball was Read It-Be It. The 81st MDOS won first place in the float contest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Krewe of Medics celebrate 30 years

Published Feb. 6, 2018
By Kemberly Groue
81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The 2018 Krewe of Medics Royalty Court pose for a photo during the 30th Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center Feb. 3, 2018, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras. The theme for this year's ball was Read It-Be It. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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