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  • What does it mean to be a good a wingman?

    As I've gone through my career and most recently my last few years in Air Education and Training Command, I often ask our Airmen what it means to be a good wingman. I typically get the same few answers in response – take care of each other, hold people accountable, don't leave anyone behind –

  • Mold, mentor Airmen

    As most at Keesler know, our wing's primary mission is to train Airmen. This training is two-fold: we teach Airmen the technical aspects of their new jobs and we teach them how to become professional Airmen. We clearly articulate the expectation to perform in a manner that is consistent with Air

  • Brush up with the 81st Dental Squadron

       October is Dental Hygiene Month and the Keesler dental staff would like to remind you to do "The Daily Four." -Brush thoroughly twice a day-Floss -Use antimicrobial mouth rinse -Chew sugar-free gum when possible Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for your

  • Family Advocacy helps strengthen bonds

    Healthy, satisfying relationships aren’t achieved accidentally; they require time, effort, and thoughtful maintenance. Here at Family Advocacy, we’re in the business of strengthening and supporting the relationships that make up military families. We understand and appreciate that every family has

  • Know your wingman: Practice suicide awareness year round

    “Be a good wingman.” We hear this phrase all the time in the Air Force. It’s ingrained into our culture. Being a wingman is synonymous with being an Airman. Being a good wingman means knowing and investing in those around you. No matter your rank, taking the time to learn about your fellow Airmen

  • Keesler's training through the years

    Oftentimes, the military requires an operations tempo that can feel completely overwhelming. In the technical training arena perhaps we don’t quite feel overwhelmed, but instead feel the training grind is non-stop. Well, many of our predecessors had to conduct training literally non-stop here at

  • 68 years of change and tradition

    Editor’s note: Information for this article was collected from base historical records and “Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Air Force, World War II to Present” by retired Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Aldebol.  On July 26, 1947, President Harry Truman signed into

  • Strength through resiliency: Remembering 9/11

    Every generation has a defining moment of tragedy or hardship. The Great Depression; the attack on Pearl Harbor; Sept. 11, 2001. And each generation of Americans can probably remember where they were or what they were doing when they first heard the news.Most Americans, who are old enough to

  • Air Force heritage lives at special tatics students' dormitory

    Inside Keesler’s 81st Training Group, stands a building called Erwin Manor. From all outside appearances, it looks like any other dormitory; three wings, three stories and solid concrete. But inside this building, Keesler’s special tactic students from the 334th and 335th Training Squadrons live.

  • 334th TRS hosts local youth

    Every day as a training squadron commander is an awesome day!  Sure, some days can be stressful, but there are always moments that just down right make me proud to be an Airman. As the commander of the 334th Training Squadron “Gators”, I could write about many of these daily events, or "feel good"