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  • Haven reopened for Keesler dorm residents

    Keesler’s private organizations and leadership came together to reopen the Haven, Dec. 21, to showcase the improved dorm common area for team Keesler’s permanent party Airmen. “It was brought to our attention that this space [Haven] was locked up because it was not being properly maintained,” said

  • Santa spreads Christmas cheer

    Santa visits with children in Bay Ridge housing Dec. 21, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Santa rode in a fire truck as he drove through each housing area to spread Christmas cheer to Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

  • Arrive alive, don’t drink and drive

    Paul Ahlberg, 81st Medical Operations Squadron certified alcohol drug counselor, speaks to Airmen about alcohol awareness at the 81st Communications Squadron Dec. 19, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. December is impaired driving awareness month. More than 200 people were killed in the

  • Airmen participate in Wreaths Across America

    Col. Leo Lawson, Jr., 81st Training Group commander, lays a wreath as his daughter, Mia, looks on during the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Biloxi National Cemetery Dec. 16, 2017, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Wreaths Across America, a non-profit organization, was formed as an extension of the

  • Nightwatch brings tunes to the Coast

    Col. C. Mike Smith, 81st Training Wing vice commander, performs a song with The U.S. Air Force Band of the West, Nightwatch, during the 81st Training Wing staff meeting at Stennis Hall Dec. 13, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. During the two-day visit to Keesler the band performed for

  • Honorary commanders tour Keesler's Medical Center

    Staff Sgt. Wesley McCool, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron occupational therapy NCO in charge, briefs on the 81st Medical Group’s physical therapy capabilities during a Keesler honorary commanders’ tour at the Keesler Medical Center Dec. 12, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The