81st OMRS emerges during redesignation ceremony

Active shooter exercise tests Keesler's response

81st MDG welcomes new commander

Col. Christopher Estridge, incoming 81st Medical Group commander, took command from Col. Beatrice Dolihite, outgoing 81st MDG commander, during a change of command ceremony here, July 21.Col. Heather Blackwell, 81st Training Wing commander, presided over the ceremony.Before relinquishing command,

Putting COVID-19 to the test

The 81st Medical Group has been a forerunner in the fight against COVID-19 on the Gulf Coast. The Microbiology Department has been testing all of the COVID samples for Keesler Medical Center’s beneficiaries.“COVID has increased our workload tremendously,” said Staff Sgt. Stephanie Taitano, 81st

Defending the Homeland: Proning made easy at Keesler Air Force Base

COVID-19 has presented many challenges to the medical community. Among those challenges is treating patients with respiratory failure. Adult respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, is a complication of COVID-19 among intensive care unit patients. To address this issue, a team from the Air Force’s

Keesler announces 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19

Keesler Air Force Base is currently monitoring three positive cases of COVID-19 for an active duty Airman, a spouse of a sister service member, and a retiree.The individuals are in isolation, and the Mississippi Department of Health has been notified. On-base public health officials have begun the