Keesler member aces 120-yard drive

Ed Simpson Sr., who traded his basketball for a golf ball when he retired from active duty in 2008, landed his first hole-in-one at the Bay Breeze Golf Course March 13.Simpson, facilities resource manager for the 81st Training Support Squadron, was golfing after work with retired Senior Master Sgt.

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81st FSS prepares families for deployments

The 81st Force Support Squadron held Operation Hero March 8, for base personnel and their families.Operation Hero is a bi-annual event that helps familiarize military family members with deployed environments, equipment and activities."It lets kids see what their parents may do in a deployed

AF Honor Guard Drill Teams reveals new routine for Keesler

The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team unveiled their new routine for upcoming season at the Triangle Drill Pad here, March 7. The 81st Training Group was in attendance along with other members of Team Keesler.The drill team spent a month at Keesler training and learning the new routine for the year.

Keesler Firefighters assist in D'Iberville fire

The Keesler Fire Department responded March 4, to assist local first responders with an apartment complex fire in D'Iberville at 9 p.m.Approximately nine Airmen were affected by the fire in the Arbor View Apartment complex, four of which had their homes destroyed, according to base leadership. The

Technical training Airmen host teal rope run

It's just after dark and neon lights dance in a sea of technical training Airmen as they pour out over the walkways of the 81st Training Group. Students, colorful and loud, unite in a mix of charity, camaraderie and competition. The members of 81st TRG teal rope program hosted a nighttime glow run