MS Secretary of State visits Keesler AFB

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson visited Keesler Air Force Base meeting with the representatives from the 81st Training Wing and 403rd Wing, April 16. The tour was designed to continue building relationships between Keesler AFB and the state leadership by providing the opportunity for

Reserve Citizen Airman takes home First Sergeant Academy Commandant Award

Master Sgt. Dishau JeanJacques, the new first sergeant for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, not only attended the First Sergeant Academy at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala., Feb. 25 to March 22, but excelled, earning the prestigious First Sergeant Commandant

Financial counselors assist Airmen with mission readiness

Airmen train year-round to ensure they have the technical, physical, and mental skills to ensure they are combat ready. Being mission ready though deals with more than just the capacity to do one’s job; an Airman’s finances can have a huge impact on their ability to serve.

Long-time Wing member retires after 33 years of developing Airmen

Family, friends, and wingmen past and present gathered in the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility auditorium Jan. 6 to celebrate Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard’s retirement from the Air Force after 33 years of service.

Trash to Treasure: Reserve Citizen Airmen, rescue dog bring joy to community

Maj. C.W. Lemoine, the 403rd Wing's new Inspector General of Complaints, and his rescue husky Luna have been spreading cheer to their community this holiday season. When the major isn’t investigating and resolving complaints for wing Airmen, he volunteers 40 to 50 hours a month, with his therapy

Tips to manage holiday stress

The holiday season is a time for celebrations, family, and friends, but can also be a stressful time of year.From finances to anticipating family conflicts, and everything in between, the holidays are overwhelming for many people.According to Katie Coffman, 403rd Wing’s director of psychological

Congressman Ezell and staff receives immersion tour

Reserve tactical airlift unit uses upgraded night-vision devices

Imagine a nearly pitch black space. The hand you can only faintly see in front of you rises to flip a battery pack towards your forehead and a faint hum of power buzzes incessantly like a mosquito in the summertime.White light emits from two electronically connected monocular devices.You thumb and

Keesler hosts Annual Morning Call

New Keesler gate construction complete