• Tim Davis Special Tactics Memorial March

    MEDIA ADVISORY UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 81st Training Wing Public Affairs Office 709 H Street, Room 201A Keesler AFB, MS 39534-2603 Oct. 13, 2009 Phone: (228) 377-2783 Release No. 10-09-01 Tim Davis Special Tactics Memorial March What: Twelve combat controllers divided into two-man teams will be

  • KEESLER CELEBRATES AIR FORCE'S 62ND BIRTHDAY

    What: Keesler celebrates the Air Force's 62nd Birthday. When: 6 p.m., Sept 16. Where: Keesler's Parade Field Interviews: Brig. Gen. Ian Dickinson, 81st Training Wing commander. Background: Activities going on will start off with a "Guitar Hero" competition, continue with a dunk booth and food

  • Keesler remembers Sept. 11

    What: Keesler reflects and remembers the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States by conducting a formal retreat ceremony on base. When: 4:30 p.m., September 11. Meet time is 4 p.m. at the White Avenue gate. Where: 81st Training Wing Headquarters, flag pole Interviews: Brig. Gen. Ian

  • Second Air Force Change of Command

    What: Maj. Gen. Alfred Flowers, commander Second Air Force, will relinquish command of 2nd Air Force to Maj. Gen. Mary Hertog. When: 9 a.m. Sept. 9. Where: Levitow Training parade ground. Interviews: Maj. Gen. Mary Hertog Background: The Second Air Force mission is to train the absolute best mission

  • KEESLER HOSTS MISSISSIPPI SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES

    What: Keesler Air Force Base will host the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games. When: May 15-17 Where: Keesler Air Force Base and various locations depending on the event. Interviews: Col. Chris Valle, 81st Training Wing commander, Keesler AFB Special Olympics Committee members, athletes,

  • KEESLER EARTH-ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

    What: The Earth-Arbor Day Celebration When: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., April 22 Where: Marina Park, Keesler AFB Background: The Earth-Arbor Day Celebration is Keesler's way to highlight and bring awareness to many green/environment topics. Activities include a "Great Green Expo" where over 30 exhibitors will

  • Keesler neonatal ICU reclassified as a special care nursery

    Keesler Medical Center has reclassified its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to a Special Care Nursery April 1. According to Lt. Col. Jeannine Ryder, 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron deputy commander, loss of the NICU is the result of a decrease in admissions and patient population. A Special Care

  • All Systems "Go" For Keesler Air Show "Thunder On The Bay"

    'Thunder on the Bay,' the base's first air show since April 2004 comes to Keesler April 4-5, 2009. "We are excited to be hosting the first air show at Keesler Air Force Base in five years," said Brig. Gen. Greg Touhill, 81st Training Wing commander. "We have organized a dedicated air show committee