Memorandum of understanding makes medical services easier for veterans

Col. Thomas Harrell, 81st Medical Group commander, and Charles Dickerson, Gulfport Armed Forces Retirement Home administrator, signed a Training Affiliation Agreement between the Keesler Medical Center and the Gulfport AFRH Feb. 9.Since 1976, the Gulfport AFRH has been home to former military

Thunderbirds advance team visits Keesler

The Thunderbirds advance pilot, Maj. Scott Petz visited Keesler for a site survey Feb. 11. The visit was part of a site survey for the upcoming Keesler Air Show/Open House, March 28-29."Safety is our No. 1 concern," said Petz. "One of the advantages is that I get to come out to the event site before

Local VA participates in SAPR Summit

A shift in direction is coming for sexual assault prevention across the Air Force, according to Barry Newman of the Keesler Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office.Newman was one of 150 participants in the Air Force's Sexual Assault Prevention Summit, Jan. 12-16 at Joint Base Andrews,

Let the good times roll, but stay safe

Mardi Gras is fast approaching the Gulf Coast and many of us will head to New Orleans, Mobile, or stay in the local area for all of the carnival fun.  The 81st Wing Safety Office would like to give you a few tips to help you enjoy a safe carnival season. o Ensure your phone is on and charged.o Be a

Medics claim intramural soccer title

NCOs share resiliency at Storytellers

Keesler hosted an installment of the Air Force Storytellers program Feb. 5 at the Vandenberg Community Center.The spotlight featured four Keesler noncommissioned officers who shared their stories of struggle and perseverance with more than 40 attendees. Content of the stories ranged from battling