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  • Dragon Corner: international students trained by the best

    The 81st Training Wing not only trains the world's best Airmen, it also trains military members from around the globe. Hosting an average of more than 350 international students from 30 countries annually, the 81st Training Support Squadron provides the wing with cultural immersion that many do not

  • A2D2 continues to save lives

    As of Aug. 1, 266 Keesler members have used Airmen Against Drunk Driving to get home safely. On behalf of the A2D2 executive council, I want to thank each of you for partying responsibly. Continue to enjoy the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and thanks for keeping my hometown area a little safer.For those

  • Back to school driving tips

    As summer closes to an end, we now look forward to the beginning of another school year. During the school year, drivers face additional hazards in and out of school zones. The first thing to keep in mind is that children can be spontaneous and unpredictable, especially the younger ones because of

  • Airmen Activities: Paddleboarding

    The outdoor recreation center at the marina rents paddleboards for $5 an hour (minimum two hours), or $15 for a full day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.A paddleboard is a giant foam surfboard that is propelled with a paddle. It's a workout, but it's also entertaining It's the closest activity to surfing available

  • Can I kiss you?

    As the family advocacy outreach manager, I routinely meet with newly-assigned first sergeants to provide information they may find useful as leaders. A couple of months ago, after discussing family advocacy reporting requirements and options, available programs and upcoming classes, I asked Master

  • Dragon Corner: Officers transition into the force

    The mission of the 81st Training Wing is to train "The World's Best Airman - Training, Fighting, Winning!" In support of that mission, the 333rd Training Squadron mission is to -- train Airmen to be technically and operationally proficient warriors to dominant the cyberspace realm in support of our

  • Leadership starts with you

    Recall if you will the tale of King Arthur and the "Knights of the Round Table." It was King Arthur who withdrew the legendary Excalibur from the stone to prove his right to lead. It was Arthur who stepped up to the leadership challenge and united all the knights in the kingdom in a quest to build a

  • Dragon Corner

    Ever notice the sea of Airmen with black backpacks walking around the base? Of course, that's a rhetorical question since there are thousands of them. On the weekends, you may ask why some Airmen are in uniform with those big backpacks and some are not. The Airmen all know the difference, and it's

  • Avoiding retreat is cowardly

    It was one of the first beautiful days in a very long while in and around Bolling (Air Force Base, D.C). Rain was predicted but I was hoping it would hold out until I completed the walk to my on-base residence.As I was about to walk out of the Maisey Building, I noticed three enlisted members, three

  • Tackling adversity and change

    We have accomplished much in life and the Air Force that makes us proud. We have quarterly and annual awards, promotions, excellent inspections results, outstanding personal achievements and many more accomplishments that highlight a successful career. However, we also face occasional setbacks when