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  • Our children have love languages, too

    I hate grocery shopping. It ranks up there with getting my teeth cleaned or giving the cat his medicine. Still, this past weekend I resolutely made my grocery list and headed out. By the time I finished, I was irritated, tired and wanted nothing more than some nice quiet alone time. So when I pulled

  • Air Force Assistance Fund -- Airmen helping Airmen

    Each year, between February and May, Airmen across our entire Air Force embark on a fundraising campaign in support of the Air Force Assistance Fund. This fund exists to provide financial support to four charitable organizations that support the entire range of our Air Force families. The AFAF

  • Angels Over the Bay <br> Professionalism, perseverence, pride prevail

    What a spectacular open house this weekend!I hope everyone who participated in this year's unforgettable open house and "Angels Over the Bay" air show enjoyed this absolutely wonderful event. We had picture-perfect clear blue skies, outstanding ground displays, top-notch aerial demonstrations and

  • Air Force facilitates passionate pursuit of learning

    The faint smell of sawdust from a pencil being sharpened, the kiss of air from flipping the pages of new book and the hum of my teacher's voice as she explained the world all contributed to my passion for learning.My insatiable curiosity and desire to learn significantly influenced my decision to

  • Mardi Gras 2011 <br> Let the good times roll, but keep safety in mind

    Mardi Gras 2011 is ready to roll along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.Saturday, the 1 p.m. Ocean Springs Elks Parade winds through the downtown area from the Ocean Springs Yacht Club down Porter Avenue, turning north on Washington Avenue and then east on Government Street to end at Ocean Springs High

  • Resilience -- bounce, bend, don't break

    There's a well-known saying, sometimes attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, that says, "The only thing that is constant is change." Many of us who have been in the Air Force for more than a few years could echo that sentiment. Whether it's a new assignment or a new computer

  • Keesler -- 70 years of training, caring, innovating

    This year marks 70 years of continuous technical training operations here at Keesler Air Force Base. In August 1941, the first Army Air Corps recruits arrived to newly-designated Keesler Field . Four weeks later, technical training began in the 301st, 302nd and 304th Technical School Squadrons.By

  • Government Travel Card replacement eases travel, financial hassles

    As a new financial services officer, I found myself spending up to 20 hours a week on Government Travel Card management tasks -- answering questions from agency program coordinators and commanders who were focused on program and delinquency management.This was probably no different from my fellow

  • Take care of each other during the holidays

    AETC Family,As Airmen and their families all around Air Education and Training Command pause to celebrate, Teresa and I wish each of you a joyous and safe holiday season.Many of us are blessed to be with our family and friends this time of the year, but I ask you toremember the sacrifices our

  • It's time for friendship, fellowship and fun

    Keri and I would like to wish each of you happy holidays! We are proud to be a part of Team Keesler and thank each of you for what you do for the base, the community and our Air Force.Regardless of the assignment or location, the holiday season seems to bring out a little of the best in everything