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  • Keesler dermatologist honored to serve in Peru

    It was an honor to be a part of Team Keesler as the dermatologist for New Horizons Peru in July. Every time I am given an opportunity to do something different in the Air Force I jump at it, because this is what being a military physician is all about! During the 10 days of treatment we saw more

  • Shredding documents is first in OPSEC defense

    Would you believe that something as simple as sifting through the trash can give our enemies valuable opportunities to threaten Keesler's operations security and even your personal credit?Recently, several commanders, OPSEC managers and recycling center employees came together to see what

  • Keesler needs to look in mirror before inspection

    Many people are familiar with the fairy tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and the magical mirror that Snow White's evil step-mother possessed.In the story, this mirror would answer truthfully any question it was asked.In late October, Keesler personnel will be exposed to a form of the "talking

  • Every job should be treated like a career

    Imagine you were a part of a deploying unit and spent six months to a year in a combat zone. Then, your unit commander wrote an account of the experiences of your unit to chronicle the trials and accomplishments of your deployment. You bought this book and, as you are read the author's note, you

  • Cultivating a culture of compliance at Keesler

    Supervisors must establish a culture that promotes compliance the moment a new Airman arrives on the job. The supervisor should address compliance in following proceduresduring section meetings and while on the job. It is imperative that supervisors stress the importance of understanding the Air

  • Fata Morgana teaches life lessons

    Adults aren't supposed to get giddy over acrobats, strongmen and dancers and they surely aren't supposed to learn life lessons from clowns. But that's exactly how I spent my Saturday morning when performers of the cirque-style show Fata Morgana gave a free performance to the Keesler community at the

  • Compliance should happen every day at Keesler

    Compliance is a way of life in the Air Force and is a concept we should practice every day in our work centers. That way, when there is a major inspection, there is no question we are prepared. Keesler's next base-wide inspection, the unit compliance inspection, is scheduled for Oct. 29 through

  • How Jiminy Cricket might have been an Airman

    After 18 years of active duty service, I have come to the conclusion that Jiminy Cricket must have been an Airman. Not only was he an Airman, he was a damn good Airman saturated in the Air Force core values. I came to this conclusion because he always shows up when I am conflicted with doing the

  • Keesler training builds next generation of Airmen

    In January 1941, the city of Biloxi gave the U.S Army Air Corps land to build a base to support World War II training buildup. Seventy-one years later, Keesler Air Force Base is still providing the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps technically-trained Airmen, Sailors, and Marines to support missions

  • How you can help tell Keesler, Air Force story

    You may not realize it, but you're the most effective person to champion the Air Force story.Public affairs teams around the globe devote considerable time, energy and resources to promote the Air Force and its mission. But the Air Force's public image is often shaped and bolstered by personal