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  • 81st TRW immerses in 85th EIS mission

    Col. Billy Pope, Jr., 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Venning, 81st TRW command chief, visited the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron to gain a better understanding of what support the 81st TRW can provide. 

  • Combat Readiness School comes to Keesler

    Instructors from the 5th Combat Communication Support Squadron Combat Readiness School conducted the first MOB School at Keesler, 10-14 April.MOB School is a 5-day course executed by the 5th CBCSS, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, where students sharpen their expeditionary skills in preparation for

  • 85th EIS: keeping our force in touch

    As the only active duty command, control, communication-computer engineering and installation squadron in the Air Force, the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron holds a huge responsibility.Rapid deployments worldwide, steady training, and job knowledge is necessary for all Airmen to make sure

  • 85th EIS first in AF to use blown fiber installation

    The 85th Engineering Installation Squadron completed the first blown fiber installation for fiber optic cables in the Air Force, here, on Jan. 14.The fiber optic cable installation was improved using an air compressor that repels the fiber through micro-tubing, setting a pipe that allows the fiber

  • 85th EIS welcomes new commander

    Lt. Col. Nelson Caraballo, incoming 85th Engineering Installation Squadron commander, assumed command from Lt. Col. Jennifer Carns, outgoing 85th EIS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Maltby Hall June 4, here.

  • CMSAF Wright celebrates MTL legacy, tours Keesler

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, to celebrate a ribbon cutting for the new Military Training Leader Course schoolhouse and to tour the base Oct. 23 - 25.