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  • The lima bean theory

    My father was raised in a small farm town in Indiana and when I was a young boy we mostly ate simple country food. We always had meat, potatoes, some kind of greens, and at least two times a week we had lima beans. I hated lima beans! I hated lima beans and wondered why we had them so much because

  • Keesler Airman descendant of famous war hero

    Many of us have relatives from generations past that have served with honor in the military, but not many can say that they are related to the one of our country's most decorated war veterans. However, Airman Tyler York can.Airman York, a cyber systems operations tech school student here at Keesler,

  • Single parenting requires community support

    Like many Keesler Airmen, I have experienced the joys and stresses of single parenting.When my 18-year-old daughter was 2 years old, her father and I divorced. For the next 16 years, I held two jobs while daily struggling to maintain that precarious balance between the non-negotiable demands on my

  • 'Not my problem' not an option for Airmen

    You have one last stop before going home from a very long Air Force day. Your goal is simple, to purchase liquid refreshment at the Shoppette and get out as quickly as possible, but then you see it. You don't want to see it, but you do. You heave in a deep sigh, rub your eyes and blink, hoping it

  • Lessons Learned from a kindergarten graduation

    I recently attended my 6-year-old granddaughter Lily's graduation from kindergarten.The ceremony represented an accomplishment ("I did it!") as well as a rite of passage ("I'm not one of those little kids anymore!"). The school lunchroom was packed with proud parents, relatives and friends. Cameras

  • Six fundamental beliefs for leadership

    Thank you all for making us feel so welcome! Lisa and I are thrilled to be a part of the Keesler Family again, and we look forward to meeting you and spending time getting to know you and your families!During my career I have seen a lot of commanders come and go, and each time a new commander took

  • Mueller reiterates Keesler's core mission, values

    As I depart this team on Friday, I leave with a clear understanding of the continued importance of what Keesler's men and women do for the future of the mission of our Air Force. Developing combat power for air, space and cyberspace is as important today as developing aviation and engine mechanics

  • Illustrator tells Keesler's story through graphics

    Like most of you, I get asked on occasion what it is that I do for a living. The simple answer is, "I am an illustrator." However, the simple answer doesn't really tell the whole story. What does an illustrator do, and why are illustrators a necessary part of the Air Force mission at Keesler?As an

  • Economic impact reflects Team Keesler's talent

    Each year as a key component of our community relations program, our base public affairs office describes the economic impact of Keesler on south Mississippi. In 2011, it's estimated that Keesler's economic impact exceeds $700 million. This total includes more than 1,400 civil service and 1,600

  • Child safety expert to teach 'Child Lures' course

    Ken Wooden, an educator, published author and developer of several child safety programs will present two child safety courses entitled "Child Lures 8:30-10 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. April 20 at the Sablich Center in room 108. The first is for anyone who works with or for children in a professional