Keesler announces voluntary evacuation

The base commander is recommending a voluntary evacuation of all military dependents (on and off base) attached to or assigned to Keesler AFB. If dependents depart in advance of the Commander's mandatory evacuation order, dependents will not receive entitlements for any expenses incurred. If the

Keesler announces limited services, closures

Keesler has been preparing for Hurricane Isaac since Friday afternoon with the base's top priority being the safety of its personnel. "We're doing everything we can to ensure that our people are safe and that we are good stewards of Air Force resources," said Brig. Gen. Brad Spacy, 81st Training

Picking up the pace: Lightening II progressing foward

In a sign the Lightning II is progressing forward, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joseph Bachmann, pilot, VMFAT-501, completed the 33rd Fighter Wing's 200th combined Air Force A variant and Marine Corps B variant F-35 sortie here, Friday, Aug. 24. Bachmann's flight comes 44 days after the wing accomplished

Air Force's newest Air Advisor publication leverages proven best practices

The Air Force's newest Tactics, Techniques and Procedures publication, AFTTP 3-4.5 Air Advising, became an official document after being signed by Maj. Gen. Brett Williams, Headquarters Air Force director of operations, and Maj. Gen. Bill Bender, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander,

Medical Airman's heroism lands her in 'Portraits in Courage'

When a forward operating base in Afghanistan was attacked Aug. 28, 2011, an Airman's heroism and leadership resulted in the timely treatment of 75 active duty casualties -- all of whom lived to tell their stories.Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Bibb, a unit training manager for the 59th Medical Wing assigned to

Altus AFB supports Air Force Week

Air Force’s New Nurse Residency Program: focus is on patient centered care

Compassion and focus for the patient are some of the many takeaways for 12 graduates of the first class of nurses to complete the Air Force's new Nurse Residency Program at San Antonio Military Medical Center. First Lt. Jennifer Beasock, 2nd Lts. Alejandro Ayala, James Bickel, Rachel Castillo, Gary

Keesler MWD handler chosen for 'Portraits in Courage'

In the nightmare of bullets racing past his head and rounds impacting in front of him, Staff Sgt. Christopher Jarrell focused on a symphony ... not Beethoven or Bach, but the harmony of a warrior and his dog facing the enemy together.Jarrell, a military working dog handler from the 81st Security

Eglin Airman receives medal for quick response

An Airman from the 33rd Maintenance Squadron received an Air Force Achievement Medal Aug. 15 from Gen. Edward Rice, the Air Education and Training Command commander, for his quick response and help during a medical emergency.Senior Airman Andrew Goodchild was commended by Rice before the ceremony,

Hotel tax exemptions could help AF save millions of dollars

During a time of increasing DoD budget constraints, the Air Force continuously looks for innovative solutions that save money and positively impacts the mission. Air Education and Training Command's Financial Management office said Air Force travelers could help save millions of dollars by taking