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  • Fallen Warrior: Sgt. James D. Locker

    Sgt. James D. Locker was a rescue specialist aboard a HH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopter with the call sign Jolly Green 23. The Jolly Green 23 was on a search and rescue mission for a downed A-4E Skyhawk pilot named Lt. Walter Schmidt Jr. Reports stated that Lt Schmidt was injured, suspended in a

  • MFLC: Supporting the Keesler family

    Providing a comfortable and resilient environment for the Airmen of the 81st Training Wing is crucial in developing and building the future warriors of the Air Force.Five surge Military Family Life Counselors have begun working in the 81st Training Group, available to help the Airmen adjust and

  • Fallen Warrior: Staff Sgt. Michael R. Conner

    Staff Sgt. Michael R. Conner was born September 17, 1947, in Rockwood, TN. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on November 29, 1966, completing basic training at Lackland AFB, TX and Morse Code training at Keesler AFB, MS. On October 25, 1969, Conner was reassigned to 69 94th Security Squadron, Det 2,