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  • John Dockens, 81st Communications Squadron senior client systems technician, poses for a photo at the 81st CS among antique communications equipment, Oct. 20, 2014, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Dockens has been employed at Keesler for almost 20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Beating the odds: Keesler senior technician perseveres, has fun along the way

    (This feature is part of a series that focuses on an exceptional member of Team Keesler who excels in their job despite the adversities they've faced.)Sometimes, life is simple.In April 1978, 16-year-old John Dockens had finished painting his local church with friends and decided to go to the local swimming hole to clean up and enjoy the afternoon,
  • The 2014 All-Air Force Women's Softball team poses for a group photo after winning the gold medal during the 2014 Armed Forces Softball Championship at Fort Sill, Okla., Sept 19, 2014. (photo by Steve Brown)

    Lackland NCO helps AF capture Armed Forces softball title

    After failing to win a title since 2011, a Joint Base San Antonio Airman was instrumental in helping the Air Force capture the Armed Forces Women's Softball Championship title last month at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lyndsay Moen, a native of Sherwood, Arkansas, and diet therapist with the 59th Medical Wing, was one of only 15
  • October is here and with it comes Energy Action Month, which began in 1991 with a proclamation by President George Bush. Efforts to become more energy efficient continue. On Oct. 5, 2009, President Barack Obama signed Executive Order 13514 which highlights the importance and goals of our country's energy conservation, reduction and sustainability goals. The goals are to save taxpayer dollars, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to national security. The emphasis is so strong that almost every major federal facility, including Air Force installations, now employ a full time energy manager. Most military installations also supplement their efforts with contract resource efficiency managers. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Energy Action Month: Lackland medical wing strives to conserve energy, sustain mission

    October has been deemed Energy Action Month across the Department of Defense. Energy conservation is an important priority for our nation, the United States Air Force and Joint Base San Antonio.As an important member of JBSA, the 59th Medical Wing must continue to do its part to conserve energy while sustaining its mission. Every staff member
  • Maj. David Dawson, Air Force Officer Training School director of staff, rides his bicycle after work Oct. 17, 2014. For more than two decades Dawson has made the personal choice to ride his bicycle to and from work every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Erica Picariello)

    Energy Action Month: Maxwell major expels energy to conserve

    The 2014 Air Force Energy Action Campaign theme, "I Am Air Force Energy," charges Airmen across the Air Force to stand up and take ownership of energy conservation.While some might make a more concerted effort to turn off light switches or unplug unused electronics, one Maxwell field grade officer applies it to his morning commute.For more than two
  • Billy Harrison, 81st Communications Squadron, actively monitors the Air Force Information Networks-Global Information Grid Oct. 8, 2014, at the 81st CS, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Harrison, a quadriplegic, has been employed at Keesler for almost 20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler civilian shows resiliency against all odds

    (This feature is part of a series that focuses on an exceptional member of Team Keesler who excels in their job despite the adversities they've faced.)He was the victim of a mountaintop helicopter crash in Colorado while on a skiing trip with three of his friends. William "Billy" Harrison said it was a wind shear that caught the helicopter and
  • Staff Sgt. Artis Gandy, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center administrator, will be one of 24 prospects vying for an All-Air Force Men's Basketball Team roster spot during training camp starting Oct. 18 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Justine Rho/released).

    Lackland sergeant to chase All-AF Men's Basketball Team dream

    A self-described quiet person, Staff Sgt. Artis Gandy, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center administrator, feels like a different person once his size 12 sneakers hit the floor.This staff sergeant describes the basketball court as his safe heaven - an area where he doesn't think about anything else."I am very passionate about the game," he said.
  • Left to right: Capt. Edwin Bell, Lloyd Wiltz and Capt. Philip Amirault, Air Force Education with Industry program alumni get ready for a discussion panel during the EWI two-day orientation seminar in San Antonio Aug. 12, 2014. The highly selective, competitive non-degree educational assignment within an industry related to the student’s career field is open to company grade officers and GS-11 through GS-13 civilian employees.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Jeffers/Released)

    Education with Industry program takes JBSA Airmen on unique journey

    Thirty-eight officers and civilians selected for the "best kept secret" in the Air Force started their 10-month journey Sept. 2."[Education with Industry] is a 10-month program used to send competitively selected officers and civilians to work in selected companies and organizations so that they can learn industry best practices," said Capt. Philip
  • Five Keesler Airmen pose with Capt. Benjamin Shoptaugh (second from left) of Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. before the 18th annual Air Force Marathon held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio Sept. 20, 2014. From left, Senior Airman Martin Githui, Staff Sgt. Thomas Hutchins and Master Sergeants Brian Johns, Richard Crim, and Terrell Breaux represented Keesler at the marathon and each pledged to raise at least $500 for the Air Force Enlisted Village. (Courtesy photo)

    Keesler Airmen triumph at AF Marathon, contribute to charity

    It's no small feat to run a marathon. Comprising of an impressive 26.2 miles, marathons aren't for the faint of heart. Weeks and weeks of training, altered sleeping and eating habits and stress on the body all culminate in a king-sized run many will never even consider taking on.Senior Airman Martin Githui, Staff Sgt. Thomas Hutchins and Master
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Pena, a former tactical control air party member now assigned to the 59th Medical Wing's Airman Medical Transition Unit, mounts a scope to his compound bow at a local archery facility in San Antonio Sept. 12, 2014. Pena was severely injured March 2013 when a drunk driver ran a red light, crashing into his motorcycle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Ellis)

    Wounded warrior overcomes adversity, now competing in 2014 Warrior Games

    "I have gone on multiple deployments, defeated the Taliban; I never thought another American would do this to me," said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Pena.Pena, a highly-decorated tactical air control party member (who is noted for calling in coordinated close support air strikes that killed up to 70 Taliban members in one fight) , sat down with a

  • Maxwell NCO continues to serve after amputation

    (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Robert Dantzler) His sons say he has a robot leg, the doctors and nurses call it a prosthetic, but to him, it's what has allowed him to overcome the odds and continue doing what he loves. The air traffic controller was enjoying a typical day off in late October 2013, when a fateful decision took his leg and
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33FighterWing-22 Apr
Happy #EarthDay! We'd like to say congratulations to Eglin Air Force Base for winning the "Natural Resources Conservation, Large Installation" award for The 2019 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards! #TeamEglin's hard work to protect the earth pays off in more than just awards but also in keeping our community healthy. Thank you, U.S. Secretary of Defense!
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33FighterWing-09 Apr
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33FighterWing-05 Apr
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