Still serving: Keesler rolls out red carpet for retirees Published Oct. 22, 2008 By Tech. Sgt. Chuck Marsh Keesler Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISS. -- Retiree Appreciation Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the Locker House Dragon's Den, is open to all retirees, dependants and annuitants. A variety of base services have joined together to serve those who have served this nation in the past, according to event organizers. Among the agencies involved are the finance office, legal office, 81st Force Support Squadron and the 81st Medical Group. Medical services on site include Tricare, pharmacy, nutritional medicine, urology, radiology and women's health and others. "We've lined up what we think is a great cross-section of what the retirees need and want," said Senior Master Sgt. Ronald Hagen, 81st MDG, event coordinator. "The committee has researched what was offered in the past and combined that with what our retiree activities office has suggested and think we have a great event planned to honor and take care of our retirees." In addition to the agencies represented at the Dragon's Den, some base agencies will be allowing front-of-the-line service for retirees. Any retiree with expired medication can bring it to the pharmacy representatives for turn in and disposal. "We have a wonderful relationship with the men and women at Keesler," said Ivan McAllister, retiree activities office. "We have been doing this event for a number of years and there has always been great help from base leadership all the way down to the youngest Airmen." Base leaders will officially welcome attendees and the traditional fish fry will conclude the event. For more information, call the retiree activities office, 376-8111 or 8112.