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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Jeffrey, 81st Medical Support Squadron storage and distribution NCO in charge, inprocesses medical equipment inside Keesler Medical Center on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 11, 2019. Jeffrey was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    Dragon embodies AF core values, selected as OAY

    There are only 12 Airmen in the Air Force that get selected as the Outstanding Airmen of the Year every year, and one of those is Staff Sgt. Gary Jeffrey, 81st Medical Support Squadron storage and distribution NCO in charge.This award recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted personnel for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and
  • Col. Beatrice Dolihite, 81st Medical Group director and service commander, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, reflects on her experience as the commander of one of the first military treatment facilities to move to the Defense Health Agency on Oct. 1, 2018. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

    Transition Spotlight: Col. Beatrice Dolihite, Keesler AFB

    The 81st Medical Group at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, transitioned to the Defense Health Agency on October 1, 2018, one of the first military treatment facilities to transfer to DHA management. The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs Office spoke with Col. Beatrice Dolihite, the 81st MDG director and service commander to reflect on her experience as the commander of one of the first MTFs to move to DHA. Dolihite also offered some advice for other commanders and medical Airmen as their MTFs prepare for the transition.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Tanya Mooneyham, 81st Medical Group Intensive Care Unit element leader, poses for a photo inside Keesler Medical Center on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, July 15, 2019. Mooneyham received the 2019 Society of American Indian Government Employees Military Meritorious Service Award for her dedicated work in her community while supporting the Defense Department mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    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 the 2019 Society of American Indian Government
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Beatrice Dolihite, 81st Medical Group service commander, passes the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Norris Jackson, incoming 81st MSGS commander, during the 81st MSGS change of command ceremony inside the Don Wylie Auditorium at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, July 9, 2019. The passing of the guidon is a ceremonial symbol of exchanging command from one commander to another. Jackson assumed command from Col. Ryan Mihata, outgoing 81st MSGS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Seth Haddix)

    81st MSGS welcomes new commander

    Lt. Col. Norris Jackson, incoming 81st Surgical Operations Squadron commander, received command from Col. Ryan Mihata, outgoing 81st MSGS commander, during a change of command ceremony here, July 9.Col. Beatrice Dolihite, 81st Medical Group commander, presided over the ceremony.Prior to becoming the 81st MSGS commander, Jackson was the 319th
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Beatrice Dolihite, 81st Medical Group commander, passes the guidon to Col. Trent Tate, incoming 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony inside the Don Wylie Auditorium on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, June 27, 2019. The passing of the guidon is a ceremonial symbol of exchanging command from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Tobler)

    81st MDTS welcomes new commander

    Col. Trent Tate, incoming 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron commander, gained command from Col. Stephanie Buffett, outgoing 81st MDTS commander, during a change of command ceremony here, June 27.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Beatrice Dolihite, 81st Medical Group commander, gives the 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron guidon to Col. Mary Parker, incoming 81st IPTS commander, during the 81st IPTS change of command ceremony inside the Don Wylie Auditorium on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, June 21, 2019.

    81st IPTS welcomes new commander

    Col. Mary Parker assumed command of the 81st Inpatient Operation Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony here, June 21.
  • Graduate Medical Education program residents prepare to graduate inside the Don Wylie Auditorium at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 23, 2019.

    Graduate Medical Education program enhancing knowledge of military providers

    Thirty-four Air Force officers graduated their detailed training areas under the Graduate Medical Education program here, May 23.
  • Capt. Thomas Ross, exercise trainer and an 81st Medical Group Critical Care Air Transport Team registered nurse (left) and Capt. Shartia Bowers, a CCATT registered nurse (right) work inside a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during an exercise March 10, 2019, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., involving the Air Force Reseve Airmen of the 403rd Wing's 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron and active duty Air Force service members of the 81st MDG CCATT. All three military units are at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Ryan Mihata).

    Care in the Air: Active, Reserve exercise enhances medical transit

    The C-130J Super Hercules flight had one reality for the flight crew and a completely different training reality for the military medical professionals in the cargo hold of the same aircraft March 10.The 815th Airlift Squadron flight crew took off from Keesler Air Force Base flew to Lakeland, Florida, then to Pope Army Airfield in Fayetteville,
  • The 2019 Krewe of Medics Royalty Court pose for a photo during the 31st Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 23, 2019. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional Mardi Gras, which is celebrated by the local communities. The theme for this year's ball was Hollywood vs. Broadway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Krewe of Medics celebrate 31 years

    The 2019 Krewe of Medics Royalty Court pose for a photo during the 31st Annual Krewe of Medics Mardi Gras Ball at the Bay Breeze Event Center on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 23, 2019. The Krewe of Medics hosts a yearly ball to give Keesler Medical Center personnel a taste of the Gulf Coast and an opportunity to experience a traditional
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Stephan Javaheri, 81st Dental Squadron general dentist, conducts a dental exam on William Blankenship, II, son of Master Sgt. William Blankenship, 81st Training Support Squadron qualification training developer, during the 9th Annual Give Kids a Smile Day at the dental clinic inside the Keesler Medical Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 15, 2019. The event was held in recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month and included free dental exams, radiographs and cleanings for children age two and older. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    81st DS hosts 9th Annual Give Kids a Smile Day

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