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Oct. 19, 2020
Marine serves as an example

“I made a decision about 20 years ago to step foot on the yellow footprints on Paris Island, South Carolina,” said Master Sgt. Herman Kruppa, Keesler Marine Detachment Meteorological Oceanographic Analyst Forecaster Course curriculum developer. “Deciding to join the Marine Corps was one of the best
Aug. 2, 2019
SAIGE Military Meritorious Service Award winner fosters resilience, culture

Maj. Tanya Mooneyham, 81st Medical Group Intensive Care Unit element leader, belongs to a group that comprises only two percent of the U.S. population and an even smaller percentage in the military.Mooneyham is proud of her Native American heritage which taught her resilience and enabled her to win
April 19, 2019
Keesler Dragon receives 2019 Community Volunteer of the Year for the City of Biloxi award

Daniel Kazumura, 81st Training Wing Legal Office legal assistant, received the 2019 Community Volunteer of the Year Award for the City of Biloxi, April 16.Kazumura was nominated by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Nelson, 81st Communications Squadron information technology asset management NCO in charge, but
July 6, 2018
MDG Members Receive Honors for Train Derailment Response

Members of the 81st Medical Group, 81st Training Wing, received humanitarian medals from the Biloxi Police Department at a recognition ceremony held in the Fellowship Hall of The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi, Mississippi, July 6, 2018. The event recognized civilians, police officers, medical
April 17, 2018
Keesler Wins AETC innovation award for mission accomplishment

The 81st Training Wing won the 2017 Continuum of Learning Innovation Challenge Award in the Mission Accomplishment Category during the Air Education and Training Command Senior Leader Conference, March 19-21.
June 13, 2017
Keesler Airman receives award from airfield ops legend

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Byron “BT” Parcenue introduces himself to Capt. Edwin Pratt, 81st Training Wing executive officer, during an awards presentation at Cody Hall June 8, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Parcenue presented Pratt with the 2016 Air Education and Training Command Byron“BT”